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
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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
Analysis
Springboks star dominates Japan Rugby League One season stats
The Japan Rugby League One semi-finals are upon us, rewarding the best teams with their shot at a title. Inevitably, not all of th…
Ned Lester
25 May 2026, 19:09
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
Former Wallabies loose-forward on track for second title in Japan
Next up for the Spears is a date with a Saitama Wild Knights team that has Foley's former Waratahs teammate Berrick Barnes on its …
AAP
24 May 2026, 17:16
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
Opinion
Hurricanes vs Highlanders takes: Love's All Blacks reminder, Landers check out early
The Highlanders flew to Wellington for their final game of the 2026 Rugby Pacific season, signing off on their campaign with the b…
Ned Lester
23 May 2026, 2:48
Hurricanes secure top spot with clinical win over Highlanders
The Hurricanes will take the number one seed into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, beating the Highlanders in Wellington.
Finn Morton
23 May 2026, 1:56
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
Caleb Tangitau and Ethan de Groot lead way at Highlanders season awards
Ethan de Groot and Caleb Tangitau have emerged as the big winners from the Highlanders' 2026 awards night, which was held this wee…
Ned Lester
21 May 2026, 22:40
The final question mark lingering over Richie Mo’unga
Richie Mo’unga likes winning things. At club level, there has arguably been no other player as successful since the game went pr…
Matt McILraith
21 May 2026, 1:55
The shock team that ‘could miss out’ as Super Rugby playoff race heats up
Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney has tipped the Crusaders to make the big dance in Super Rugby Pacific.
Finn Morton
20 May 2026, 18:33
