Crusaders

Chiefs End Crusaders' Reign With Record 49-12 Semi Rout

The Chiefs produced one of the great finals performances to thrash the Crusaders 49-12 in Hamilton — the champions' heaviest Super Rugby defeat — and reach next weekend's decider.

Rugby Union · 6/12/2026

Barrett at Fullback, McKenzie's 150th: Super Rugby Semis Loom

The Hurricanes host the Blues and the Chiefs face the Crusaders in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals, with Beauden Barrett named at fullback and Damian McKenzie set for his 150th cap.

Rugby Union · 6/10/2026

All-Kiwi Super Rugby Semis Set as Blues' Wildcard Draws Fire

The Chiefs beat the Reds 46-24 and the Crusaders downed the Blues 52-31 to set up an all-New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific semi-final line-up, though the Blues' 'lucky loser' reprieve has sparked debate.

Rugby Union · 6/6/2026

Hurricanes Host Brumbies as Super Rugby Pacific Finals Begin

The Hurricanes open the Super Rugby Pacific finals against the Brumbies, with Crusaders v Blues and Chiefs v Reds to follow - and a lucky-loser rule that keeps the lower seeds alive.

Rugby Union · 6/1/2026

Sevu Reece Marks 100th Crusaders Game With a Double in Canes Win

Sevu Reece celebrated his 100th appearance for the Crusaders with two tries and the first conversion of his career as the defending champions beat the Hurricanes in Christchurch.

Rugby Union · 5/31/2026

Crusaders Hunt the Blues for a Home Super Rugby Quarter-Final

Super Rugby Pacific's regular season closes with the top six locked but the seedings still live. The prize on the final weekend is a home quarter-final — and the surging Crusaders are squarely in the hunt.

Rugby Union · 5/27/2026

Will Jordan's Calf Re-Injury Ends Crusaders' Title Defence Hopes With All Blacks Opener In Doubt

Will Jordan's calf has gone again after a single comeback game against the Chiefs, ending his Super Rugby Pacific season and casting fresh doubt over the All Blacks' July 4 opener against France.

Rugby Union · 5/26/2026

'Pretty Deserved': Crusaders Steal Top-Three Bid From Chiefs With David Havili Match-Winner

Two Cents Rugby labelled the Round 15 thriller in Christchurch the game of the week as the Crusaders trailed for the best part of 65 minutes before David Havili landed a colossal 50/22 and crashed over for the decisive try, denying the Chiefs the win they needed.

Rugby Union · 5/24/2026

'On Another Level From Everybody Else': Two Cents Rugby Hails Tavatavanawai's 79 Busted Tackles as Will Jordan Returns

Two Cents Rugby's Super Rugby round 15 preview names Highlanders centre Timoci Tavatavanawai's 79 busted tackles as the standout individual metric of the season and frames Will Jordan's Crusaders return as a critical lift for their top-four push.

Rugby Union · 5/22/2026

'Less Funga'anuku Was Tackling the House Down': Two Cents Rugby Charts a Brutal Round 13

Two Cents Rugby has reviewed Super Rugby Pacific's pivotal Round 13, calling the Crusaders' demolition of the Blues, the Chiefs' refereeing controversy in Brisbane and the Highlanders' first-half blitz the defining storylines of the playoff run-in.

Rugby Union · 5/10/2026