A year out from the World Cup, Beauden, Scott and Jordie are under pressure to prove themselves all over again, writes Patrick McKendry.
Rugby
Thursday 12:49pm
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
Coach Scott Robertson has named Crusaders No.8 Christian Lio-Willie as Sititi's replacement.
Sport
June 26, 2025
Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan now leaves for Munster but will likely be recognised as a leader who left the franchise in a better place.
June 22, 2025
Rob Penney looked relieved after he helped deliver a championship to the Crusaders but he won't say whether he wants to come back to help defend it.
The Crusaders had to do it the hard way in Christchurch, the Chiefs losing their third final in a row.
June 21, 2025
Williams, the big Crusaders' and All Blacks' prop, says he is good to go for Super Rugby final against Chiefs despite injured knee.
June 18, 2025
"The Chiefs cowbell is in their DNA, and we’ve been shaking this thing forever," said Paula Southgate.
New Zealand
Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said the ban was due to spectator safety, noting the "tight" confines at Apollo Projects Stadium.
June 17, 2025
Before this season the former Wallaby had never made a Super Rugby semifinal. Now he's in a grand final against the Chiefs in Christchurch.
