Crusaders captain David Havili has been announced as part of the AUNZ Invitational XV squad for the British & Irish Lions tour match on July 12 in Adelaide.

The Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch.

The Crusaders and Chiefs are set for battle for the Super Rugby Pacific 2025 title with a bit of fun niggle added by the home side management..

Brumbies' Andy Muirhead tackled by Chiefs' Leroy Carter during the Super Rugby semifinal match between the Chiefs and Brumbies at FMG...

Can the Blues carry on their form from sixth going into the playoffs and beat the Crusaders in Christchurch and can the Brumbies upset the Chiefs in Hamilton in Super Rugby semifinals.

Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu and Blues Kurt Eklund after the win during the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final over the Chiefs PHOTO: CRAIG BUTLAND/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Blues have left it late to keep their season alive by beating the Chiefs 20-19 in Hamilton to reach the semifinals of Super Rugby

Playoffs time in Super Rugby Pacific and the Crusaders look to be the biggest favourites as they host the Reds on Friday in Christhurch

Chiefs Captain Luke Jacobson has re-signed with the franchise and New Zealand Rugby for another two years.

Chiefs and Bay of Plenty outside back Shaun Stevenson's time in New Zealand rugby is almost over.

The Chiefs have started the final weekend of Super Rugby round robin 2025 with a big win over the Highlanders, but it wasn't always pretty.as they wrapped the minor premiership title.

The final round of Super Rugby Pacific has three teams aiming to cement sixth place and the others searching for prime positions.

Crusaders' Mitch Drummond will start for the first time this season in what is his 150th Super Rugby match.

World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Wallace Sititi has committed for another two years with the Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby, signing a new contract until the end of 2027

Finally the Hurricanes have some good injury news with Brett Cameron back ahead of schedule and into off the bench in their Friday night clash with the Highlanders in Wellington.

The Chiefs have scored 32 unanswered points to beat the Crusaders 35-19 in Christchurch and stand alone at the top of the Super Rugby ladder.

Round 13 in Super Rugby Pacific features the top-of-table clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Christchurch as a highlight

A remarkable four tires from replacement Bailyn Sullivan has delivered the Hurricanes a 35-17 win over the Chiefs.

With the Crusaders on the bye week it's up to the Hurricanes and Chiefs to take charge in Super Rugby Pacific.

The Chiefs christianed their new venue, the Bay Oval with an emphatic 56-22 win over the Force to keep the lead in Super Rugby Pacific

Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacofic has a few notables as the Blues still need wins. There's the all-South Island clash while Moana Pasifika face Fijian Drua.