Crusaders stretch Super Rugby streak to 33 with victory over Blues
The Blues scored two late tries to finish strongly, but the Crusaders cracked 50 with reserved hooker Manumaua Letiu touching down…
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06 Jun 2026, 0:38
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Crusaders player ratings vs Blues | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying finals
Here is how the Crusaders rated against the Blues.
Henry Lee
05 Jun 2026, 23:53
Super Rugby CEO shares 'bloody great news' on 2026 ticket sales
Super Rugby attendance in New Zealand is on the rise by a significant margin for the second straight year, and it's not just Chris…
Ned Lester
04 Jun 2026, 18:42
'He was always a bit jealous of me': Segner on his First XV captain Fainga'anuku
Anton Segner and the Blues are Christchurch-bound for the first week of the playoffs, looking to do what no team has done before a…
Ned Lester
03 Jun 2026, 14:27
Crusaders forced to tap uncapped youngster with another All Black prop down
The All Black is the fourth prop to be added to the club's injury list, making way for Gus Brown to enter the matchday 23, two yea…
Ned Lester
02 Jun 2026, 21:52
Still no Beauden Barrett for Blues' qualifying final in Christchurch
The Blues head into the first week of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific playoffs without their most experienced player, Beauden Barrett…
Ned Lester
02 Jun 2026, 21:00
Interview
George Bower: 'When you scrum against the best, they don't try pull dirty tricks'
Among teammates, George Bower is one of the most popular players in New Zealand. Affable, positive and honest, he marked his 100th…
Adam Julian
02 Jun 2026, 17:02
The areas Jamie Joseph is looking to address over the Highlanders' off-season
The Dunedin-based outfit ended the season ninth out of the 11 teams in Super Rugby Pacific, falling short of the playoffs by 10 co…
Ned Lester
02 Jun 2026, 0:35
Crusaders-Blues qualifying final sells out in 20 minutes
The 25,000-seat stadium has now sold out each of the five Crusaders games it has hosted, as well as the four further games held th…
Ned Lester
01 Jun 2026, 17:26
Highlanders lock down rising loose-forward with new deal
Casey has extended with the Dunedin-based franchise until 2029.
Henry Lee
01 Jun 2026, 14:54
Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round sixteen
The Blues are set to travel to One New Zealand Stadium for the first round of the playoffs after losing 59-34 to the Chiefs.
Adam Julian
31 May 2026, 13:44
Bernard Foley eyes final bow as Super Rugby return rumours spread
Ahead of an expected return to the Waratahs, former Wallaby Bernard Foley's Spears side have booked a place in the Japan Rugby Lea…
AAP
31 May 2026, 2:55
'Search around': Rob Penney on tighthead depth after Fletcher Newell injury
"Any team would struggle to fill that gap."
Henry Lee
30 May 2026, 22:35
Two titans of All Blacks rugby set to break new ground
Former World Rugby Players of the Year Brodie Retallick and Ardie Savea will chase their first title in Japan Rugby League One aft…
Matt McILraith
30 May 2026, 7:03
Second-half Chiefs blitz send Blues to Christchurch for Qualifying Final
The Chiefs will host the Queensland Reds in a Qualifying Final next Saturday night in Hamilton, at 7:05pm NZST.
Henry Lee
30 May 2026, 1:56
Opinion
Crusaders vs Hurricanes takes: The confidence of youth, If Dave Rennie wants fitness
The final round of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific round-robin kicked off in front of 25,000 eager Christchurch fans, with the No.1 s…
Ned Lester
29 May 2026, 2:45
