WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Super Rugby Pacific final between the Auckland-based Blues and Christchurch-based Crusaders on Saturday is the contest many hoped for and may be the one New Zealand ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — In Super Rugby, the more things change the more they remain the same. A different competition this year with only 11 teams yielded a familiar result. The ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The final of Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday had the feeling of a familiar ritual. The Crusaders won the title for the 12th time since the tournament began and for the ...

Will Jordan scored two tries as the Crusaders recovered from an early deficit to edge the reigning champion Blues 21-14 and reach a 17th Super Rugby final.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Christchurch-based Crusaders have won seven Super Rugby titles in the last seven years but this year’s playoffs will be notable mainly for their absence. The ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Christchurch-based Crusaders and Auckland-based Blues meet Saturday in what should be one of the marquee matches of the Super Rugby Pacific season — a repeat of last ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Chiefs are aiming to send head coach Clayton McMillan out on a winning note when they face the Crusaders on Saturday in the Super Rugby Pacific final. McMillan will ...

Crusaders captain Sam Whitelock hoists the Super Rugby trophy after his side beat the Lions in the final in Christchurch last year. Photo: STUFF / The-Press The Crusaders could have been known as the ...

THE Crusaders’ already-thin playmaking stocks have been further reduced by a serious hand injury to first-five Richie Mo’unga. The 22-year-old Kiwi broke a bone in his left hand against the Brumbies ...

March 23 (Reuters) - Canterbury Crusaders secured a comprehensive 42-19 win over defending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Auckland Blues at Eden Park to continue their resurgence and remain in ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — In Super Rugby, the more things change the more they remain the same. A different competition this year with only 11 teams yielded a familiar result. The ...