Matera controversially cleared for Super final
Crusaders forward Pablo Matera was cleared on Wednesday to play in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues, despite being sent off in the semi-finals.
Blues, Crusaders relish Super showdown
Beauden Barrett declared it is “the final everyone wanted” as the Blues and the Crusaders set about patching up their wounded troops for next weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific showdown.
Highlights: Defence carries Crusaders to final
The Crusaders put on a defensive masterclass to maintain their perfect home playoff record, surviving a first-half onslaught and a red card against the Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday to progress to yet another Super Rugby decider.
Highlights: Crusaders overpower Reds to reach semis
The Crusaders used their powerful pack to devastating effect as they advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a hard-fought victory over the Reds in Christchurch on Friday.
Crusaders coach: SA mentality makes rugby great
Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson has argued that New Zealand’s Super Rugby teams would be better off if they played regularly against South African teams.
All Blacks suffer big blow as key player ruled out for the year
All Blacks prop Joe Moody has suffered another long-term injury and will not play again this year, his Super Rugby club Crusaders said Thursday.
Highlights: Blues snap 18-year drought in Christchurch
The Blues held on to record an historic victory in Super Rugby Pacific over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
Cheetahs aim to bring Crusaders to Bloem
Super Rugby giants, the Crusaders could be making a trip to Bloemfontein later in the year to compete against the Cheetahs in the Toyota Challenge.
Super Rugby wrap: Brumbies, Reds unbeaten as Crusaders crash
Rameka Pohipi scored a match-winning try after the siren as the Chiefs upset the Crusaders, but the Brumbies and Reds kept their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific records intact at the weekend.
Highlights: Chiefs end Christchurch drought with last-gasp try
The Chiefs ended a six-year losing drought away to the Crusaders when they scored a try after the final hooter in a thrilling Super Rugby Pacific encounter on Saturday.
