Wynne Gray: Crusaders taking their time getting into gear
Slow to start before bubbling towards the playoffs.
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Justin Marshall: Reckless tackles and poor discipline could have serious consequences
The continued ill discipline in Super Rugby could lead to a serious, even tragic, injury if players aren't more careful, writes Justin Marshall.
Rugby: Crusaders crush Cheetahs
A 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.
Rugby: Carter's comeback forces rejig
Holding 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.
Rugby: Alarm bells ring at Crusaders
They'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.
Justin Marshall: Crusaders' crushing isn't whole story of the game
The 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.
Rugby: Chiefs revel in rare win
Saturday 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.
Rugby: Aaron Cruden's night for Chiefs but more needed
Aaron Cruden would have wanted a big game, facing the man that could spoil his World Cup, and the Chiefs pivot did indeed impress.
Chiefs kill Crusaders with quality
The Chiefs produced a performance tonight that suggested that their status as competition favourites is mired in reality, not myth.
As it happened: Chiefs v Crusaders
Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby showdown between the Chiefs and the Crusaders from Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
Can Dan make a comeback?
Gregor Paul on Dan Carter: 'Once he could hop about on one leg and still be the All Blacks' preferred choice at first five."
Crusaders hold off Highlanders
In another compelling Southern derby, the Crusaders held off a late charge from the Highlanders to claim their first win of the Super Rugby season.
As it happened: Highlanders v Crusaders
Join our live blog of the Super Rugby clash between South Island rivals the Highlanders and the Crusaders in Dunedin.