Historically, there has always been plenty of niggle between the Hurricanes and Crusaders.

All Blacks skipper Kieran Read is considered good to go after a torrid Lions series.

Aspiring halfbacks may require patience, with an ABs opening unlikely to arrive this year.

The Crusaders have locked in three of their top young talents as they look to the future.

One of the Lions' big weapons was clearly on display in Christchurch says Justin Marshall

The heat is on the injury-hit All Blacks after the Lions fire up, writes Chris Rattue.

The Crusaders' disappointment will force them to look at their game in new ways.

COMMENT: "Could you really watch that sort of rugby week-to-week?" asks Richard Loe.

Who stood out and who played poorly in Lions v Crusaders?

The key selections, the Crusaders' best chance and the penalty that put away the match.

The Lions showed they might have a bit about them after all after beating the Crusaders

Proof at last these Lions can play a bit. Finally, after two duds, they hit the mark.

The Lions have finally shown they have some bite, beating the Crusaders in Christchurch

Ben Scott treated 10 Lions players to free hair cuts before their clash with the Crusaders

All you need to know for tonight's British and Irish Lions clash against the Crusaders.

New Zealand's No10s have already caused the British and Irish Lions trouble on this trip

The Lions appear to be teetering only two matches into its 10-match tour from hell.

The Lions have named close to their first-choice team as they look to bounce back.

A drop goal with no time left gets the Crusaders the win over the Highlanders.

Challenge of leading the unbeaten Crusaders comes at the right time for experienced lock.

New Zealand rugby fans rejoice - Crusaders-Highlanders in Christchurch could be a classic.

The competition was watching closely for signs of complacency from the Crusaders.

Can the Crusaders stay unbeaten in Super Rugby, or will the Rebels pull off a big upset?

Pressure off for returning All Black against a Rebels team low on confidence and wins.

Wyatt Crockett has gone 22 matches without playing in a losing match.

The Crusaders hardly need the help but are set to be boosted by the return of Israel Dagg.

Season all but gone for Blues, but win over Chiefs at Eden Park would stir up playoff mix.

The Crusaders have extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches after beating the Chiefs.

All the action from the pulsating clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Fiji.

A Crusaders' losing streak is rare but it's been three years since a win over the Chiefs