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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.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Crusaders coach Rob Penney during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between Crusaders and Hurricanes at Apollo Projects Stadium, on March 15, 2024, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

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.