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The loopy rule sucking flair from rugby
COMMENT: It is surely obvious that the lineout drive is increasingly at odds with the kind of contest that the game is intended to promote, writes Bryan Gould.
Richard Loe: Crusaders to stay Southern
COMMENT: The form of the Crusaders is good news for the franchise, not least of all aspiring coaches Dave Hewitt and Tabai Matson.
Suspended Nadolo to miss three games for Crusaders
Nemani Nadolo has been suspended for four weeks for his lifting tackle on Brumbies halfback Tomas Cubelli.
Crusaders annihilate Brumbies en route to seventh straight victory
A day after the Chiefs made a statement by beating the Hurricanes, the Crusaders have made one of their own.
Brumbies out to snap Kiwi Super Rugby dominance
Australian sides have only twice managed to beat a New Zealand rival in 11 attempts this Super Rugby season.
Dagg helps Crusaders punish Jaguares
The Crusaders have demolished the Jaguares in a bonus point victory in Christchurch which takes their run to six victories in a row.
Crusaders need to be vigilant with Jaguares
The last time the Crusaders lost to an overseas-based team in Christchurch was in February last year.
Blackadder likely to keep Dagg on ice
All Black Israel Dagg, called into the Crusaders squad in Perth following his return from a shoulder injury, is unlikely to be named for Friday night's match.
Consistent Crusaders under the radar
They may have lost their starpower, but the Crusaders are playing as consistently as they ever have at this stage of the season
Justin Marshall: Champs, Crusaders bonding
COMMENT: The Super Rugby season stretches all the way to August but there can be defining moments at even this early stage of the campaign.
Crusaders easily dethrone Kings
The Crusaders had tonight's game against the Kings in the bag after 25 minutes.
Honest trier says farewell
The Crusaders might be the most successful Super Rugby side in history but they haven't won a title with Todd Blackadder as coach.
Watch: Hit of the year?
Nemani Nadolo has delivered the hit of the Super Rugby season so far, and it might be hard to beat.
Crusaders take down disjointed Blues
A disjointed, mistake-ridden performance from the Blues has put attention on coach Tana Umaga's personnel decisions.
As it happened: Crusaders v Chiefs
The Chiefs win in Christchurch after a tough back and forth contest.
Chiefs start with compelling victory
In a thumping contest that had a bit of everything, the Chiefs came away with a vital win.
Super Rugby: Our burning questions
Chris Rattue lists the key questions surrounding the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises ahead of the upcoming season.
Read's no-show sends out a bad message
COMMENT: Unless All Blacks captain-in-waiting has concussion issues, there is no excuse for him missing the opening to the 2016 Super Rugby season, writes Chris Rattue.
Gregor Paul: Blackadder managed to both impress and disappoint
Between 1996 and 2008, the Crusaders were crowned Super Rugby champions seven times. Since Todd Blackadder took over in 2009, they haven't added to their total.
Rugby: Chiefs, Crusaders to play in Fiji
The Chiefs and Crusaders will play in Fiji in July.
Rugby: Crusaders' new look backline
There may be no Richie McCaw or Dan Carter but the Crusaders will fancy their chances of making it back to the Super Rugby playoffs in 2016.