Crusaders

Crusaders ran a 10-try riot as they trounced Bulls by 24-62 in their Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Whilst some teams have played nine, and some teams have played eight fixture thus far in the current Super Rugby campaign, this week marks the closest we’ll get to a midway point of the season.

New Zealand skipper Kieran Read is set to remain on the sidelines for up to six weeks following a fractured thumb that he sustained while playing for his club Crusaders.

Crusaders skipper Sam Whitelock has been handed a two-week ban following his yellow card incident during the recently concluded Super Rugby encounter against Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium on Saturday.

George Bridge scored a hat-trick while Richie Mo'unga contributed with 18 points as Crusaders recorded their ninth consecutive win this season with a 21-48 triumph over Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium on Saturday.

Crusaders ran a eight try riot as they dominated their Super Rugby fixture against Stormers at AMI Stadium with a convincing 57-24 triumph on Saturday.

Crusaders continued their winning streak as they thrashed Sunwolves by 50-3 in their Super Rugby encounter at AMI Stadium on Friday.

Crusaders came up with a clinical performance to secure a 22-41 bonus point victory against Waratahs in the Super Rugby clash at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

Crusaders ran a seven-try riot as they registered their fifth consecutive win this season to defeat Force by 45-17 in their Super Rugby encounter at AMI Stadium on Friday.

Crusaders came up with a dominant second half performance as they came from behind to register a 33-24 win over Blues in their Super Rugby encounter at AMI Stadium on Friday.

Crusaders came up with a spirited second half performance as they edged out Reds with a 22-20 triumph in their Super Rugby encounter at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Crusaders scored two tries in the final five minutes as they came back from behind to seal a thrilling 27-30 victory over Highlanders in their Super Rugby clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday.

Crusaders kick started their Super Rugby 2017 season with a close 17-13 victory over Brumbies at AMI Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew said the board is considering to give sabbatical to All Blacks skipper Kieran Read ahead of the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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Take a look at the best moments from Super Rugby’s last eight play-off action.

The Lions knocked out the Crusaders with an impressive 42-25 win at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg to grab a 2016 Super Rugby semi-final spot.

The Hurricanes put up a commanding performance to bag a 35-10 bonus point win against the Crusaders to take provisional lead in the New Zealand conference on Saturday.

Crusaders have recalled New Zealand captain Kieran Read for the Super Rugby encounter against the Hurricanes on Saturday.

The Crusaders humiliated the Rebels at AMI Stadium with 85-26 thrashing on Saturday during the Super Rugby round 16 clash in Christchurch.