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.
Chiefs managed to hold off a second half fightback from Crusaders as they sealed a 33-29 victory in their opening fixture of the Super Rugby Pacific at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Crusaders have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season with fullback Leigh Halfpenny is set to miss the majority of the upcoming campaign due to a chest injury.
Former Wales international Leigh Halfpenny will be heading to New Zealand after signing a one-year contract with Super Rugby Pacific champions Crusaders.
Codie Taylor starred with a double while Richie Mo'unga contributed with 15 points as Crusaders edged out Chiefs 25-20 in the final of the Super Rugby Pacific in Hamilton.