Scott Robertson has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Crusaders after signing a new three-year deal.

The fifth round Super Rugby Trans Tasman clash between Crusaders and Melbourne Rebels has been shifted to Sydney.

Crusaders managed to hold off Western Force in the fourth round of Super Rugby Trans Tasman as they secured a 29-21 win at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has challenged the Australian Super Rugby teams to challenge the New Zealand counterparts in the ongoing Trans-Tasman series.

Crusaders have announced that forwards coach Jason Ryan has signed a new long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2024 season.

Former New Zealand skipper Kieran Read has announced his retirement from professional rugby bringing an end a stellar 15-year career.

Noah Lolesio missed the decisive conversion at the end as Crusaders edged out Brumbies 31-29 in their opening encounter of Super Rugby Trans Tasman at Orangetheory Stadium.

Sevu Reece and Will Jordan scored tries while Richie Mo'unga contributed with 14 points as Crusaders defeated Chiefs in the final at Orangetheory Stadium to retain the Super Rugby Aotearoa title.

Crusaders have confirmed the signing of Argentina skipper Pablo Matera for the 2022 season.

Will Jordan scored two tries as Crusaders defeated Blues 29-6 in the latest round of Super Rugby Aotearoa at Orangetheory Stadium on Monday.

Damian McKenzie kicked the decisive penalty goal in the 78th minute as Chiefs edged out Crusaders 26-25 in the eighth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa at FMG Stadium Waikato.

Crusaders will miss the services of All Blacks centre Jack Goodhue for the remainder of the 2021 season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

Leinster have confirmed that Samoa international Michael Alaalatoa will join the Pro14 club ahead of the 2021/22 season.

David Havili kicked the decisive drop goal in the extra time as Crusaders edged out Hurricanes 30-27 in the seventh round of Super Rugby Aotearoa at Sky Stadium.

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Hurricanes to be played in Wellington on Saturday.

Highlanders have ended a two-game losing streak as they handed Crusaders their first defeat in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa season at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday.

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has confirmed the matchday squad for the sixth round of Super Rugby Aotearoa against Highlanders at Orangetheory Stadium.

Crusaders have maintained their perfect run in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa season as they defeated Auckland Blues 43-27 in the fourth round at Eden Park.

Crusaders have maintained their winning streak in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa competition as they outplayed Chiefs with a 39-17 win in the third round at Orangetheory Stadium.

The second round of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw Crusaders register their second successive win as they defeated Hurricanes 33-16 while Highlanders outplayed Chiefs with a 39-23 victory.