Crusaders

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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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.

New Zealand international Matt Todd has announced his decision to remain with the All Blacks and the Super Rugby franchise Crusaders until 2017.

Chiefs managed to overcome Crusaders challenge in Suva after registering a 23-13 win at the ANZ National Stadium on Friday to give a boost to their Super Rugby 2016 title hopes.

New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Monday that prop Joe Moody has penned three-year contract extension with All Blacks and Super Rugby side Crusaders.

Fly-half Richie Mo'unga kicked 16 points with the boot for the Crusaders as they recovered from a five-point half-time deficit to beat Blues by 21-26 at Eden Park in the Super Rugby round 14 clash on Saturday.

Fiji wing Nemani Nadolo has decided against participating in his country's campaign against Tonga, Samoa and Georgia in Suva next month due to personal reasons.

Crusaders have bounced back from their defeat to Highlanders after a convincing 29-10 victory over Waratahs in their Super Rugby encounter which has taken them to the top of the Australasian group.

Double tries from centre Matt Faddes and winger Waisake Naholo have taken the Highlanders to the top of the New Zealand Super Rugby conference after they defeated Crusaders 34-26 at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

A hat-trick of tries from winger Jone Macilai-Tori propelled the Crusaders to their eighth consecutive victory in the Super Rugby after defeating Reds 38-5 at the AMI Stadium.

A roundup of all the action from round 9 of the 2016 Super Rugby season.

We take a look at Round 8 of Super Rugby and round up the action from all the weekend's fixtures, with Israel Dagg's impressive game for the Crusaders.

The 2016 Super Rugby season may still be in its infancy, but already a number of players have started to make a big impression in the tournament.