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Chiefs win derby
Chiefs win derby
The Chiefs won a war of attrition against the Crusaders on Friday, taking the spoils 28-19 thanks to a superb defensive effort....
Preview: Chiefs v Crusaders
Preview: Chiefs v Crusaders
New Zealand's top two sides face off on Friday as the Chiefs host the Crusaders in Hamilton. ...
Crusaders without Franks
Crusaders without Franks
The Crusaders were dealt a blow ahead of Friday's clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton, when Owen Franks was ruled out with a hamstring strain....
All the Super Rugby line-ups
All the Super Rugby line-ups
Your one-stop spot for all the Super Rugby teams, updated as the line-ups are named....
Dagg starts for Crusaders
Dagg starts for Crusaders
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has recalled Israel Dagg into his starting XV for Friday's clash with the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium....
Super Rugby: Team of Round 14
Super Rugby: Team of Round 14
Now that the dust has settled in the south, we thought it was only right to hand out praise to the star players of Super Rugby, Round 14....
Blackadder hails Read
Blackadder hails Read
Crusaders boss Todd Blackadder sang Kieran Read's praises after Saturday's 23-3 Super Rugby win over the Blues in Christchurch....
Crusaders beat the Blues
Crusaders beat the Blues
The Crusaders put in a commanding performance to defeat the Blues in Saturday's Super Rugby derby clash, winning 23-3 at AMI Stadium....
Preview: Crusaders v Blues
Preview: Crusaders v Blues
A whopping seventeen members of the recently named All Blacks training squad are involved in Saturday's clash between the Crusaders and Blues....
Ellis staying at Crusaders
Ellis staying at Crusaders
Crusaders scrum-half Andrew Ellis has re-committed to Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby for two more years, on the eve of his 100th Super Rugby match....
Read back for 'Saders
Read back for 'Saders
The Crusaders are boosted by the return of Kieran Read for their clash with the Blues while Israel Dagg must again make do with a bench spot....
McCaw set for return?
McCaw set for return?
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw could return to playing earlier than expected for the Crusaders this season. ...
Read ready to return
Read ready to return
Crusaders skipper Kieran Read has recovered from a foot injury and will be in the selection mix for Saturday's clash with the Blues in Christchurch....
Crusaders shock Brumbies
Crusaders shock Brumbies
The Crusaders secured a vital win over the Brumbies, prevailing 30-23 after a workmanlike showing that has kick-started their year....
Preview: Brumbies v Crusaders
Preview: Brumbies v Crusaders
Two of the great Super Rugby outfits from over the years meet in Canberra as the Brumbies take on the Crusaders this Sunday....
Crusaders drop Dagg
Crusaders drop Dagg
Crusaders full-back Israel Dagg has been dropped to the bench for Sunday's crunch match against the Brumbies in Canberra. ...
Rebels edged by Crusaders
Rebels edged by Crusaders
The Crusaders were made to sweat for their four points on Sunday as the Rebels battled hard before losing 30-26 at AMI Stadium....
Preview: Crusaders v Rebels
Preview: Crusaders v Rebels
The Crusaders and Rebels will bring the curtain down on Round 11, when the trans-Tasman rivals go head to head in Christchurch on Sunday. ...
Carter on bench for Crusaders
Carter on bench for Crusaders
The Crusaders have dropped Robbie Fruean from their matchday 22 while Dan Carter returns to the squad for Sunday's meeting with the Rebels....
Off-field yellow for Hoeata
Off-field yellow for Hoeata
Highlanders forward Jarrad Hoeata was given an off-field yellow card after making a dangerous tackle on Crusaders hooker Corey Flynn....
 
 

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