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The Canterbury Crusaders celebrate their victory

Ryan's Chiefs denied as Crusaders claim seven-in-a-row

Corkman John Ryan was denied a Super Rugby Pacific winners medal as the Canterbury Crusaders sealed their seventh title in a row with a 25-20 victory over the Waikato Chiefs in the final.

Rugby • 29 Jun 23

Richie Mo'unga celebrates at the full-time whistle with Crusaders team-mate Bryn Hall

Crusaders overcome Chiefs to retain Aotearoa title

The Canterbury Crusaders had to scrap for it but overcame a courageous Waikato Chiefs 24-13 in a thrilling final to retain the Super Rugby Aotearoa title at their Christchurch Stadium fortress on Saturday.

Rugby • 08 May 21

The Crusaders performed a haka after the game

Crusaders claim Super Rugby Aotearoa title

George Bridge scored two tries in in the second half to help the Canterbury Crusaders beat the Otago Highlanders 32-22 and clinch the Super Rugby Aotearoa title with a match to spare.

Rugby • 09 Aug 20

Hurricanes hand Crusaders first home defeat in 4 years

Wes Goosen scored two tries to help the Wellington Hurricanes to a 34-32 win over the Canterbury Crusaders, ending the home side's four-year unbeaten streak in Christchurch.

Rugby • 25 Jul 20

Crusaders surge to summit after toppling Highlanders

Loose forward Tom Christie scored two second-half tries for the Canterbury Crusaders as they relentlessly ground down the Otago Highlanders to record a 40-20 victory in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Dunedin.

Rugby • 04 Jul 20

Dan Carter speaks to the media after the win with Southbridge

Dan Carter pleased after 'rusty' return to fray

Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter gave himself a pass mark after his first game of rugby in New Zealand since 2015.

Rugby • 04 Jul 20

Dan Carter's dad hopes son won't get 'smashed'

Dan Carter's shock decision to join the Auckland Blues has riled up fans of his former side Canterbury Crusaders to such an extent that even his father hopes the former All Blacks fly-half will be on the losing team when they meet in July.

Rugby • 05 Jun 20

Mo'unga and team-mates' rules breach 'unacceptable'

New Zealand Rugby has labelled as "unacceptable" the actions of a group of Canterbury Crusaders players who breached the country's strict coronavirus lockdown rules yesterday by training together in a local park.

Rugby • 07 Apr 20

Crusaders to retain name but introduce new logo

Super Rugby's most successful team the Canterbury Crusaders will retain their name but change the logo of a sword-wielding knight following a brand review in the wake of a mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch in March.

Rugby • 29 Nov 19

Scott Robertson is being tipped as the next All Blacks coach

Robertson eyes All Blacks job after Schmidt exits race

Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will wait for New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen to make a decision on his future before taking a "good look" at the All Blacks role, with Joe Schmidt now out of the running.

Rugby • 27 Nov 18

Ronan O'Gara is happy to extend his stay in New Zealand

O'Gara to extend his Canterbury tenure

Ronan O'Gara has extended his contract as assistant coach with the Canterbury Crusaders until after the 2019 Super Rugby season, the club have confirmed.

Rugby • 14 Jun 18

O'Gara clarifies comments on Munster coaching return

Ronan O'Gara has not ruled out a potential return to Munster in the future as a coach – but he is not interested in coaching players he has previously lined out alongside

Rugby • 25 Jan 18

Ronan O'Gara: "There has been contact. I'm not gong to run away from it. "

Communication has started over Crusaders move - O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara has admitted "communication has started" between Racing 92 and the Canterbury Crusaders over the former Munster out-half potentially switching to New Zealand.

Rugby • 11 Nov 17

Kieran Read could be out for the visit of the Britisn and Irish Lions to New Zealand

New Zealand skipper in danger of missing Lions series

New Zealand suffered a major blow to their preparations for the upcoming series against the touring British and Irish Lions when captain Kieran Read fractured his thumb in Super Rugby action on Saturday and was forced to undergo surgery.

Rugby • 30 Apr 17

Canterbury Crusaders