Crusaders

“We love these pressure moments” - Scott Robertson

Winning the four previous Super Rugby titles (not including regional titles) meant the Crusaders were well aware of the demands they would face when running out onto FMG Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday...

World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview

FRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...

Super Rugby Pacific Preview: Chiefs vs Crusaders

There’s no doubting the two best teams in DHL Super Rugby Pacific are left standing to clash for the title at a sold out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. Match Details: Chiefs v Crusaders, Saturday...

Super Rugby Pacific Final teams: Chiefs vs Crusaders

The Chiefs have named a formidable side to face the reigning champions, the Crusaders, in a battle for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific title at a sold-out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. The starting lineup...

All Backs XV Squad named for Japan tour

The 30-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan for the 2023 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup against Japan XV and Brave Blossoms. The...

Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad

  All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Crusaders v Blues

Super Rugby Final Confirmed: Chiefs v Crusaders

The Finalists have been confirmed for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific FinalThe Super Rugby Pacific tournament has confirmed the two teams that have qualified for the Final following this weekend's semi-finals,...

Preview: Super Rugby Semi-Final

We are down to the penultimate week of the Super Rugby Pacific season with just four teams left standing. The first semifinal kicks off on Friday night when the Crusaders host the Blues in a blockbuster...

Force lock down young guns Burey, Poolman

The Western Force are continuing to build for the future after re-signing breakout star Max Burey and George Poolman on two-year deals. Burey became their first-choice flyhalf after a superb second-half...