Dave Rennie's appointment gets the thumbs up from the Blues and All Blacks playmaker, who says he will soon be in talks with the new boss.
Rugby
Wed, Mar 11
Observers reported that prop Kershawl Sykes-Martin and lock Will Tucker had a confrontation after the team's latest loss.
Tue, Mar 10
Beauden Barrett's quality in his first game back helped expose the Crusaders at Eden Park, writes sports reporter Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 9
Winger Caleb Clarke showcased his class with a hattrick of tries as his team rolled the defending Super Rugby Pacific champions at Eden Park.
Sun, Mar 8
Crusaders and All Blacks forward Tamaiti Williams will be sidelined for his team's matches against the Blues, Highlanders and Moana Pasifika.
Tue, Mar 3
The Crusaders recovered from a poor start to beat their rivals in a game notable for its spite and counter-attacking ambition, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Mar 1
The Crusaders coach called the final moments of his team's loss to the Brumbies "embarrassing", but was more philosophical a couple of days later.
Tue, Feb 24
The men from Canberra scored eight tries in thrashing the Crusaders in Christchurch - the first time they have won in the city since 2000.
Sun, Feb 22
A year out from the World Cup, Beauden, Scott and Jordie are under pressure to prove themselves all over again, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Feb 19
1News writer Patrick McKendry runs the rule over Super Rugby Pacific's opening round which featured a mixture of performances.
Sun, Feb 15
Jamie Joseph may well have a new job next by weekend, but he can enjoy a brilliant start to his unfancied Highlanders side's season for now.
Sat, Feb 14
Taylor said he was "gutted" for Scott Robertson but there was now an opportunity for a new head coach to reassert New Zealand's dominance.
Wed, Feb 4
The Television Match Official will have less influence on the decision-making of the referee this year.
Mon, Feb 2
Wing Caleb Clarke is upskilling himself with the Aussie Rules team; a visit which will almost certainly improve his aerial game.
Wed, Jan 14
Sevu Reece will head to Perpignan after next year's Super Rugby season with the Crusaders.
December 11, 2025
In an interview with 1News from Japan, the talented playmaker talks about next year's South Africa tour, his development abroad, and linking with Razor again.
November 25, 2025
Simon Parker, named alongside 99-Test veteran Codie Taylor, could provide a cutting edge with fellow No.8 Wallace Sititi, writes Patrick McKendry.
August 22, 2025
Scott Robertson says the jersey must be earned - and that applies to Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie as well as the returning Richie Mo'unga.
August 12, 2025
The Crusaders will have the honour of playing in the first competitive match at Te Kaha, with four other matches scheduled there for Anzac weekend.
August 11, 2025
Mo'unga will return in July 2026 on an 18-month contract for Canterbury and the Crusaders but won't be eligible for the All Blacks until October that year.
August 7, 2025
The non-selection of Leicester Fainga'anuku highlights the barriers star No.10 Richie Mo'unga faces, should he return next year, writes Patrick McKendry.
August 6, 2025
Analysis: Test rugby is being increasingly ruled by giants which makes Tamaiti Williams' comeback all the more welcome, writes Patrick McKendry.
August 3, 2025
Head coach Rob Penney extends his contract at the Crusaders and says he is preparing for the All Blacks' skipper's absence in 2026.
July 30, 2025
The selection of three locks, including debutant Fabian Holland, to start against France may be a sign of things to come, writes Patrick McKendry.
July 3, 2025
The big prop requires surgery on a knee injury possibly made worse by starting for the Crusaders in their recent Super Rugby final victory.
June 30, 2025
