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· Lynn McConnell · GETTY IMAGES Playing Tonga on Saturday at Mt Smart Stadium is the first step in an intense Test programme for the All Blacks in 2021. All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor said it was important to put a base down in the Steinlager Series against Tonga and in their two Tests against Fiji.   It was one of their most intensive programmes in recent times, with nine Tests to be played at home and at least five offshore.   It was also import...

“At the end of the day, I owe this jersey a lot, and Ive still got a lot to give at the age of 21. Looking at the next two years, Im just here to bleed for this region and the people that support it.” Fainga’anuku, a member of the Crusaders academy since he was 15, is one of the most destructive backs in the country, and has been tipped by some pundits to crack the All Blacks later this year. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Crusader Leicester Fainga’anuku pictured training in Christchurch ...

Stand-in skipper Tom Latham assures it's a level playing field in the second cricket test against England, despite how their first tussle ended

“Those weeks for them are tough to watch, but also give them a full tank. Their energy is high, and theyve led the week really well.” The return of the aforementioned players has been partially offset by the unavailability of Codie Taylor (All Blacks rest), and loose forward Cullen Grace. Albert Perez/Getty Images Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock is back after sitting out last week’s close shave with the Force in Christchurch. The return of Blackadder, who was knocked out late in the team�...

Join us at 7pm as the Crusaders look to keep themselves in contention for their sixth straight title.

The 32-year-old has again been one of the Highlanders’ best players in Super Rugby and will make a call on 2022 in 'the next couple of weeks'.

“No, I dont think so. I think its awesome for me because Ive been learning off the form player in the world at the moment. I feel like its a good thing for me,” Burke said. “It’s awesome. Super excited. Its a great opportunity for me to show everyone what Ive been working on behind the scenes, and what Ive learnt the last couple of years.” Joe Allison/Getty Images Crusaders pivot Fergus Burke pictured in action against the Hurricanes in Chirstchurch in March. He moved to the Garde...

All Blacks rest requirements force the Crusaders into resting Richie Mo'unga, the form player of Super Rugby.

The Blues and Hurricanes are on a collision path for the Trans-Tasman final with two weeks remaining.

The Crusaders have notched up yet another big win in trans-Tasman Super Rugby with an eight-try 54-28 win over the Waratahs in Wollongong.