Crusaders

The Crusaders have made just one change to their starting 15 for the first leg of their South African Super Rugby tour against the Cheetahs in Blomfontein this weekend

The Crusaders' Manasa Mataele scored three tries as they celebrated Wyatt Crockett's record Super Rugby appearance with a 50-3 victory over the Sunwolves in Christchurch.

Crusader's prop Wyatt Crockett will play his record breaking 176th Super Rugby game this weekend- the most appearances by any player.

Scott Barrett's versatility as he produced a tireless effort at blindside flanker in the Crusaders' 45-17 win over the Western Force in Christchurch should make All Blacks coach Steve Hansen take…

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has made sevens changes to his starting side for tomorrow's Super Rugby game against the Blues in Christchurch.

First five Mitchell Hunt slotted a penalty after the siren to snatch a 22-20 win for the Crusaders over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

The Crusaders and the Highlanders are the only New Zealand Super Rugby teams to make it through the opening day of the inaugural Brisbane Tens unbeaten.

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will take over as captain of the Crusaders from Kieran Read for the 2017 Super Rugby season.

Outgoing Prime Minister John Key says he may dump his Blues rugby team membership and support the Crusaders again.

The Canterbury loose forward Reed Prinsep has signed a two-year deal to play his Super Rugby with the champion Hurricanes.

Outgoing Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder won't miss the "brutal and nasty side" of the job.

The Lions scored two tries inside the opening seven minutes which laid the platform for a 42-25 Super Rugby quarterfinal victory over the Crusaders at Ellis Park.

Super Rugby: The Crusaders take on the Lions in Johannesburg. Follow LIVE commentary of the quarter-final here.

The Hurricanes have earned a 35-10 bonus point victory over the Crusaders in their Super Rugby match in Christchurch. Look back at match commentary here.

The Crusaders celebrated Sam Whitelock's 100th game of Super Rugby with a crushing 85-26 victory over the Rebels in Christchurch. Look back at commentary here.

The Chiefs have beaten the Crusaders 23-13 in Suva to go bac to the top of the Super Rugby standings.

Super Rugby: The Chiefs prove too strong for the Crusaders, winning 23-13 on a wet night in Suva.

New Zealand's planning for their 2019 Rugby World Cup defence received another boost when All Blacks prop Joe Moody signed a contract extension until after the tournament in Japan.