Crusaders

Highlanders halfback suffers season-ending injury

The Highlanders have confirmed that halfback Folau Fakatava has been ruled out for the remained of the year after sustaining a knee injury on Friday against the Crusaders.   Following imaging...

Blues stop the rot with win over Hurricanes, Reds hammer Rebels

After suffering back-to-back defeats, the Blues responded with a much-needed win over the Hurricanes in Auckland.   The Blues got their Super Rugby Aotearoa season back on track with a battling 27-17...

Crusaders stunned by Highlanders, Waratahs lose again in dramatic finish

A Super Rugby loss came as a significant shock to the Crusaders, but it was a familiar feeling for Waratahs as they fell short again.   The Crusaders suffered a surprise first defeat of the Super...

Mitch Hunt Highlights (Round 6 v Crusaders)

HIGHLIGHTS: Crusaders v Highlanders

“I’m not keeping any secrets about where I want to play.” - Jordie Barrett

Versatile All Black Jordie Barrett has made no secret of the fact that his preferred position is fullback.   The 24 year-old stole the show in Round 5 of Super Rugby Aotearoa, scoring all the Hurricanes’...

Tuungafasi escapes punishment as he prepares Super Rugby milestone

All Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi is set to become the eighth Blues player to reach 100 games when the team travel down SH1 to take on neighbours, the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Hamilton...

Pita Gus Sowakula returns as Chiefs stick with McKenzie at fullback

Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Chiefs team to face the Blues on home soil following their 35-29 win over the Hurricanes last weekend. McMillan has made three changes to his starting fifteen...

Revitalised u20 programme kicks off with Super Rugby flavour

The next big names in Super Rugby will go head-to-head across an action-packed week of rugby at the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20 tournament this April.The newly formed tournament will see Under 20...

Blues 27-43 Crusaders: Mo'unga shines as leaders stretch advantage

The Blues' barren run against the Crusaders continued on Sunday as Richie Mo'unga took centre stage.     Richie Mo'unga starred with 28 points as the Crusaders dominated the Blues 43-27...