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Another top player leaves New Zealand rugby
After seven seasons, Crusaders loose froward Cullen Grace will join Welsh club Scarlets after a final NPC campaign with Canterbury.
The one-test All Black missed out on Dave Rennie's first squad of the year, and said he felt the time was right to experience a new chapter offshore.
"I was just a teenager when I came into this environment, so I've grown a lot both on and off the field in my time here. Red and black will always be a part of my life, and I'll miss this place an
Jun 26


David Havili departs Crusaders for Japan
After more than a decade at the Crusaders, captain David Havili has confirmed 2026 was his final season in the red and black, with the midfielder set to take up a new opportunity in Japan.
Jun 23


Fainga'anuku out of rugby with leg fracture
Crusaders backline/loose forward star Leicester Fainga'anuku will miss the opening All Blacks tests of 2026 after suffering a fracture to his lower leg.
Jun 20


Quinn Tupaea Super Rugby Player of the Year
Chiefs and All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea has been named Super Rugby Player of the Year.
Jun 18


Chiefs ruthless over Crusaders to Super Rugby final
Chiefs' Isaac Hutchison makes a run during the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific semifinal between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton PHOTO: CRAIG BUTLAND/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Chiefs have delivered a remarkable 49-12 pumelling of the Crusaders to seal their place in the Super Rugby Pacific final. The home side scored 42 points in the first half hour in Hamilton over last seasons champions. LATEST HEADLINES: Guillermo May departs Akl FC Fox good start Canadian Open
Jun 13


Crusaders perfect Christchurch record, thrash Blues
The Crusaders have kept their winning run at their new stadium perfect with a 52-31 win over the Blues in qualifying finals.
Jun 6


Super Rugby playoffs - who are the winning teams?
Damian Mckenzie is back for the Chiefs in the first round of Super Rugby playoffs PHOTO: CRIAG BUTLAND/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are set and a raft of stars are back for all sides as top side the Hurricanes kick things off in Wellington against the ACT Brumbies.. Jordie Barrett returns in the backline along with Billy Proctor while Warner Dearns is back to start in the forwards with Asafo Aumua in the front row alongside Paillio Tosi in the front ro
Jun 3


Crusaders vs Blues clash sells outs quick
Just 20 minutes is all it took for tickets to the quarterfinal between the Crusaders and Blues in Christchurch to be sold out.
Jun 2


Crusaders destroy weakened Hurricanes
The Crusaders have kept their hopes of a home qualifying final alive and also maintained their unbeaten record at One NZ Stadium with a 47-14 win over the Hurricanes
May 30


Super Rugby final round local derbies
The final round of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season has a number of big names returjning and a few being rested as well
May 27


Rob Penney to step down as Crusaders coach
Rob Penney is stepping down from the Crusaders Head Coach rola with Scott Hansen set to take over next season PHOTO: SHANE WENZLICK/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Crusaders have confirmed Rob Penney will step down from his role as head coach at the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, with Scott Hansen appointed as his replacement from 2027. “It’s been an honour of a lifetime to be the Head Coach of the Crusaders, but the time is right for me to step away from the role
May 27


Havili takes Crusaders to win over Chiefs
Crusaders captain David Havili has helped his side to a 36-32 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch and a third consecutive win over their northern opponents
May 23


Two rounds remain, can anyone catch the Hurricanes?
The penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific begins in Christchurch, with the Crusaders looking to secure their spot in the finals with victory over the Chiefs.
May 20


Crusaders beat Blues, Chiefs over Reds
The Crusaders' have dominated the later stages of the game to score a 36-20 win over the Blues in Christchurch as Leicester Fainga'anuku stood out again, firstly at flanker and later in the backline.
May 9


Steve Lancaster takes on NZ Rugby CEO role
Former Crusaders lock and current interim boss Steve Lancaster has been confirmed as the New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive
May 7


Super Rugby Round 13 Cruaders host Blues
Super Rugby Round 13 stars with a huge match-up of Kiwi heavyweights as the Crusaders host the Blues on Friday, returning to their new stadium.
May 6


Hurricanes retake top spot after win over Crusader
The Hurricanes have retaken the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington denting the defending champions home final hopes
May 2


Hurricanes host Crusaders Super Rugby Rnd 12
The road to the Super Rugby Pacific finals ramps up in Round 12 as the ten teams name their sides for the upcoming week.
Apr 29


Crusaders open new stadium with win over Waratahs
The Crusaders have put aside the NSW Waratahs 35-20 for a winning start at the new Te Kaha to kick off Christchurch's Super Round.
Apr 25


Super Rugby hits new stadium in ChCh
Super Round Pacific Round 11 descends on Christchurch as the ten teams in action prepare to officially open the new One NZ Stadium.
Apr 22
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