'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
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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
Crusaders dismantle league-leading Hurricanes to climb above Blues into third
Penney and his coaching staff were forced into a late change prior to kickoff, with Ethan Blackadder picking up a minor niggle.
Henry Lee
29 May 2026, 1:51
Opinion
We're finally going to see what Scott Hansen's really capable of
Rob Penney needed to go as Crusaders head coach. It was right that the franchise stood by Penney after a poor start to his tenure,…
Hamish Bidwell
27 May 2026, 19:13
'Before every match, I feel him beside me': Georgian ref Saba Makharadze
Being selected as one of 12 referees for the upcoming World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia was a moment Saba Makharadz…
Jon Newcombe
27 May 2026, 6:59
Sevu Reece set for 100th as Crusaders push for home playoff game
The Crusaders have named a formidable team as they prepare to take on the Hurricanes at One New Zealand Stadium in what will be Se…
Ben Smith
26 May 2026, 21:15
Crusaders announce Scott Barrett will undergo back surgery
The Crusaders have revealed that All Blacks captain Scott Barrett faces a 3-5-month recovery period with back surgery scheduled fo…
Ned Lester
26 May 2026, 21:12
Crusaders announce Scott Hansen as club's next head coach
The Crusaders have announced that Scott Hansen will succeed Rob Penney as Crusaders head coach in 2027.
Ned Lester
26 May 2026, 14:32
Crusaders shut Will Jordan down for season, All Blacks opener also in doubt
The Crusaders will contest their Super Rugby Pacific title defence without the services of All Blacks star Will Jordan after a re-…
Ned Lester
25 May 2026, 19:47
Report: Scott Hansen to succeed Rob Penney as Crusaders head coach in 2027
Hansen will take over the role from Penney, who signed a one-year extension after their 2025 triumph.
Henry Lee
25 May 2026, 18:34
Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Reds' key men, Dylan Pietsch Australians form winger
It now makes for a delicious final round of Super Rugby Pacific where first and second spots are locked down, but the position of …
John Ferguson
25 May 2026, 1:56
Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round fifteen
Sevu “Oh” Reece “Lightning” caught the visitors napping more than once. His juggle and offload leading up to Johnny McNich…
Adam Julian
23 May 2026, 14:33
Crusaders face another anxious wait over Will Jordan's pesky calf injury
Will Jordan returned from an ankle injury-enforced seven-week stint on the sidelines last night in Christchurch, but didn't come t…
Ned Lester
22 May 2026, 20:59
Opinion
Crusaders vs Chiefs takes: It's what they do best, same old Chiefs?
A third-consecutive sell-out crowd welcomed the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific finalists to the One New Zealand field on Friday night.
Ned Lester
22 May 2026, 2:43
David Havili the hero as Crusaders snap Chiefs’ winning streak in thriller
Captain David Havili was the hero for the Crusaders in a 36-32 win over the Chiefs in a thrilling New Zealand derby.
Finn Morton
22 May 2026, 1:53
