Crusaders came up with a clinical performance as they kick-started the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition with a 25-39 win over Hurricanes at Sky Stadium on Sunday.
Hurricanes have announced two changes to their starting line-up for the second round clash of Super Rugby Aotearoa against Crusaders to be played in Wellington on Sunday.
New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is hoping to feature for his provincial side Canterbury or Super Rugby team Crusaders this year after his Japanese stint was cut short by the pandemic coronavirus.
Crusaders resisted a four-try performance from Queensland Reds as they sealed a 24-20 win in the fifth round of Super Rugby at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday.
Chiefs overcame a double from Sevu Reece as they maintained their winning start to the 2020 Super Rugby season with a 10-point victory over Crusaders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby side Crusaders after signing a new contract until end of 2022 season.
Canterbury have confirmed the appointment of former New Zealand skipper Reuben Thorne and Mark Brown as the co-coaches for the 2020 season of Mitre 10 Cup.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson said he is optimistic on taking up in charge of the All Blacks post the upcoming World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson lavished praise on his side following their 19-3 win over Jaguares in the final of the 2019 Super Rugby season at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.
Richie Mo'unga contributed with 14 points while Codie Taylor scored the only try in the game as Crusaders defeated Jaguares 19-3 in the final to win the Super Rugby title for the third consecutive time.
Argentina international Agustin Creevy expressed confidence on his side Jaguares' chances in the upcoming Super Rugby final against Crusaders to be played at Orangetheory Stadium.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has made two forced changes for the Super Rugby final against Jaguares to be played at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.