OpinionFailure to grab game by scruff of neck a concern for CrusadersAfter watching the demolition job the Chiefs did on the Crusaders, there was one really disappointing aspect to emerge.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs crunch CrusadersThe Chiefs easily recovered from the first-half loss of Aaron Cruden to secure a memorable double over the Crusaders in Christchurch tonight.17 Apr 09:28 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v ChiefsRelive all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.17 Apr 09:26 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Something wrong with CrusadersSomething's just not right with the Crusaders. They tinker with their combinations, often swapping test men for test men but progress is marginal.17 Apr 09:23 AM
Super RugbyMcCaw, Carter bolster Crusaders' chancesCrusaders coach Todd Blackadder is anticipating another "epic battle" in his team's derby with the Chiefs this weekend.15 Apr 05:00 PM
All BlacksDeparture adds to coach's headacheColin Slade's decision to play overseas next year has just made Todd Blackadder's rebuilding job at the Crusaders in 2016 a whole lot tougher.14 Apr 05:00 PM
All BlacksColin Slade's $700k gigCrusaders pivot Colin Slade has signed a three-year contract with French club Pau, where he will earn about $700,000 a season.13 Apr 06:16 PM
OpinionHighlanders bolster NZ's optimism for playoffsThe Highlanders certainly showed they have playoff credentials by going to Christchurch and winning. It was a statement win, writes Justin Marshall.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders take southern spoilsTime to take the Highlanders seriously. A victory in Christchurch suggests they are good enough to win this thing and no one should take their eye off them now.11 Apr 09:24 AM
Super RugbyKickers off their game at crucial timeThose nagging goal-kicking issues won't go away for New Zealand first fives Beauden Barrett and Aaron Cruden in this year's Super Rugby competition.06 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Crusaders' control sure to have competition worriedSixth and climbing. The surge of the Crusaders on the last leg of their South Africa tour is a warning shot for the rest of the tournament, writes Wynne Gray.05 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Crusaders run riot in DurbanThe Crusaders ran riot with eight tries in a 52-10 hammering of the Sharks in South Africa this morning to lay down the biggest marker in round eight of Super Rugby.04 Apr 06:23 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Crusaders taking their time getting into gearSlow to start before bubbling towards the playoffs.02 Apr 01:35 AM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Reckless tackles and poor discipline could have serious consequencesThe continued ill discipline in Super Rugby could lead to a serious, even tragic, injury if players aren't more careful, writes Justin Marshall.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Crusaders crush CheetahsA Cheetahs implosion or a Crusaders miracle - it doesn't matter. Al that does is that midway through the second half last night the Crusaders came alive.21 Mar 08:21 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Carter's comeback forces rejigHolding pattern or way forward? That's the question which immediately springs to mind regarding Dan Carter's selection at second-five for the Crusaders today.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyWait almost over for CrusadersThe waiting is almost over for the Crusaders.11 Mar 05:45 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Alarm bells ring at CrusadersThey're traditionally slow starters in Super Rugby but losses to the Rebels and the Chiefs and an unconvincing win over the Highlanders may have some alarm bells ringing in Christchurch.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Crusaders' crushing isn't whole story of the gameThe game against the Chiefs got away from them but I certainly wouldn't be pushing any panic buttons with the Crusaders just yet, writes Justin Marshall.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs revel in rare winSaturday night's 40-16 win at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton saw the Chiefs' late blitz break open the game and confound those expecting the latest tense chapter in this rivalry.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Aaron Cruden's night for Chiefs but more neededAaron Cruden would have wanted a big game, facing the man that could spoil his World Cup, and the Chiefs pivot did indeed impress.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs kill Crusaders with qualityThe Chiefs produced a performance tonight that suggested that their status as competition favourites is mired in reality, not myth.28 Feb 08:27 AM
