RECAP: Crusaders edge Chiefs to reclaim Super Rugby crown
Flyhalf Rivez Reihana kicked 11 points and hooker Codie Taylor scored a try as the Crusaders beat the Chiefs in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday.
Crusaders name first back captain
The Crusaders have appointed a back as their captain for the first time in the franchise’s 30-year history.
Crusaders confirm ex-Wallaby signing
Former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor signed for Super Rugby powerhouse, the Crusaders, with the Kiwi outfit calling him “world-class”.
O’Connor set for shock switch?
In what could be a game-changing move for Super Rugby Pacific, former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor is in discussions with the Crusaders about continuing his career in New Zealand.
Penney survives Crusaders axe
Crusaders said that Rob Penney will remain head coach next season, despite overseeing the Christchurch club’s worst Super Rugby campaign in more than 20 years.
Penney apologises for cursing journo
Under-fire Crusaders coach Rob Penney has apologised for a foul-mouthed insult about a TV reporter at a heated press conference, the Super Rugby team said.
Struggling Crusaders slam calls to sack coach
Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge has rejected “childish” calls to fire Rob Penney with the defending champions languishing at the bottom of the Super Rugby table.
Crusaders snap losing streak
Defending Super Rugby champions Crusaders ended a five-game losing streak with a home win over the Chiefs on Friday.
Crusaders sink to new low
The hapless Crusaders were well beaten by the Blues in a clash between the teams on Saturday, suffering their fifth successive defeat of the Super Rugby season.
Penney: Crusaders can’t sit and feel sorry
Head coach Rob Penney has compared the Crusaders to a misfiring engine as the defending champions look to snap their horror start to the Super Rugby season.
