Former Wallabies star James O'Connor is reportedly in discussions with the Crusaders as he considers extending his Super Rugby Pacific career through a potential trans-Tasman switch.
Crusaders have confirmed that Rob Penney will continue as the head coach for the 2025 season despite a dismal performance in the recently concluded campaign.
All Blacks forwards Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have recommitted their future with New Zealand Rugby and Canterbury Crusaders after signing a new contract until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Crusaders have managed to end their losing streak as they defeated Chiefs with a 37-26 margin in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Apollo Projects Stadium on Friday.
Blues have moved to the fourth position in the table as they defeated Crusaders 26-6 in the latest Super Rugby Pacific round at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
Crusaders prop Owen Franks has been handed a two week suspension following his yellow card incident in the recently concluded Super Rugby Pacific game against Hurricanes.
Crusaders have been dealt another blow in the ongoing Super Rugby Pacific campaign with former All Blacks prop Owen Franks set to face disciplinary hearing.
Crusaders losing streak in the ongoing Super Rugby Pacific campaign continued as they were edged out 14-10 by Hurricanes in the fourth round at Christchurch on Friday.
Crusaders' losing start in the ongoing Super Rugby Pacific campaign continued as they were defeated by Fijian Drua 20-10 in the latest round at Churchill Park on Saturday.