TEAM PREVIEW: THE CRUSADERS (2021)

Stability is the cornerstone of success in any enterprise and that has been the common denominator in Crusaders success through the years. The 2021 campaign, the fourth in which the Christchurch-based franchise has gone into as defending champion, promises to be no different. New faces are confined to front-rowers New Zealand's under-19

Crusaders leave best until last

Super Rugby Aotearoa title wrapped up with week to play Another year, another title for the Crusaders as they claimed the Super Rugby Aotearoa title to go with their 10 Super Rugby titles when beating a gallant Highlanders side 32-22 at Orangetheory Stadium on Sunday. It was a tough ask and wasn't

Hurricanes end Crusaders’ run

Crusaders 32 Hurricanes 34, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch by Lynn McConnell Hurricanes' confidence and application was rewarded when they ended the Crusaders' 36-game unbeaten streak at home when claiming a 34-32 win in Christchurch on Saturday. The Crusaders last lost in round 17 of the 2016 season and the Hurricanes success has kept the

SR Aotearoa Preview: Crusaders v Chiefs

by Lynn McConnell Having had the measure of the Crusaders in their last two Super Rugby meetings, the Chiefs head to Christchurch for Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa game with plenty of incentive. An old fashioned war of words has broken out after Crusaders loosehead Joe Moody popped some comments in the direction

Crusaders crowned Virtual Champions

~ REPLAY ~ When the Covid-19 lockdown began, and the Super Rugby Season was brought to an abrupt halt the teams at  RugbyHeartland.co.nz and WorldFantasyRugby.com came to the rescue to continue the Super Rugby Season by running a total of 80 Virtual Matches with an approximate running time of  80+ Hours

Super Rugby 2020: Result – Crusaders 33 v 13 Highlanders {21/2/20}

https://youtu.be/8gH8nk0gocU The Crusaders continued with their impressive recent form when they claimed a 33-13 bonus-point victory over the Highlanders in Christchurch on Friday. In a fast-paced and entertaining encounter, four first half tries from Codie Taylor, Tom Christie, Braydon Ennor and George Bridge set the Crusaders on the path to victory, although