Super RugbySeason report card: CrusadersThe Crusaders had momentum going into the play-offs, but tripped up again. Not good enough for a team with seven titles, writes Patrick McKendry.08 Aug 04:14 AM
Super RugbyChiefs pack killer punch to stay aliveOn a night when the future of Super Rugby was cast into doubt, the Chiefs showed they were a team for the present, downing the Crusaders in a semifinal thriller.27 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Chiefs v CrusadersWatch a replay of our live blog from tonight's Super Rugby semi final between the Chiefs and the Crusaders from Waikato Stadium.27 Jul 06:42 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Crusaders' form a gift for ReadKieran Read last year watched the Crusaders' semifinal defeat to the Chiefs in Hamilton from the discomfort of his couch.26 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Success for Blackadder based on life balanceTodd Blackadder lives in a house about a kilometre from Crusaders' headquarters in suburban Christchurch.26 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Lock in tomorrow for the clash of the titansWhat is shaping up as an epic semifinal deserves a similarly gigantic subplot.25 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Bring on clash of championsThe swagger has come from the Crusaders, the stagger from the Chiefs.24 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs seek mental steel for semifinalThe Chiefs are aware of the awakening monster that is the Crusaders forward pack but are confident they have the personnel to combat it22 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders can go all the wayThey fell at this hurdle last season, but the Crusaders feel they have the momentum and confidence to leap the Chiefs and go all the way this year.21 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Give Quade a break, Dagg urges fansEven All Black rivals are getting sick and tired of Kiwi fans jeering Wallaby playmaker Quade Cooper.21 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: McCaw slots into a firing machineThe new Wallaby coach would have dearly wanted his boys to beat the Crusaders in his first match against a NZ team since his Wallaby appointment, writes Richard Loe. Bad luck, Ewen.20 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyReturning skipper unlikely to startHe warned that despite their emphatic performance in despatching the Reds, they can't take anything for granted.20 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders crush RedsThe Crusaders produced a scintillating display of footy tonight to thrash the Reds 38-9 at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.20 Jul 09:26 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v RedsJoin us here for our live blog of the Crusaders taking on the Reds in the Super Rugby playoffs in Christchurch.20 Jul 06:38 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Payback time the spur for CrusadersFor the Crusaders, the pressure of the finals series was embraced shortly after the final whistle of the Hurricanes victory in Christchurch a week ago.19 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Genia poses big threat to CrusadersQuade Cooper and Will Genia, the Reds' dynamic duo, will come in for special attention from the Crusaders tomorrow, but the initial focus from the home side will be on putting their pack on the back foot.18 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Crusaders' strength also in attackWhat, Todd Blackadder was asked the other day, should the Reds fear most about the Crusaders on Saturday?16 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyMcCaw back in red & blackRichie McCaw keeps popping up in Matt Mustchin's rugby career and he's done it again.12 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders fail to impress with winThe Chiefs have claimed the New Zealand conference title thanks to the Crusaders' unimpressive 25 - 17 victory over the Hurricanes in Christchurch tonight.12 Jul 09:27 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v HurricanesWatch a replay of our live blog from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes in Christchurch tonight.12 Jul 07:30 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Itchy McCaw set for returnAll Blacks captain Richie McCaw could be back in the Super 15 next week if Saturday's highly-anticipated return to club rugby is a success.10 Jul 05:40 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Slade tipped to return to Crusaders as Carter eyes breakHighlanders first-five Colin Slade is set to make a dramatic return to the Crusaders next season as a replacement for Dan Carter.08 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Crusaders win but not content to sit on laurelsA performance to celebrate - and there was plenty of toasting in the changing rooms afterwards, but the Crusaders have quickly put their stunning victory over the Chiefs in its place.06 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Rennie calls in the heavy artilleryBy selecting Ben Tameifuna at prop, Chiefs coach Dave Rennie is hoping to spike the Crusaders' scrum with the biggest piece of artillery he has.03 Jul 05:30 PM
