Crusaders front-rowers Wyatt Crockett and Corey Flynn have re-signed with the Crusaders and NZRU.

The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of Brad Thorn and Sonny Bill Williams for Sunday's clash against the Reds.

All Black captain Richie McCaw announced today he has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union for another four years.

Read all about it - Richie McCaw will stay in New Zealand on a long-term deal.

Todd Blackadder believes Sonny Bill Williams should get the same treatment from the NZRU as Dan Carter and Richie McCaw.

Winger Joe Rokocoko will join fellow All Black Neemia Tialata at French Top 14 rugby club Bayonne after the World Cup.

The serious injury to fullback Isaia Toeava is hurting the Blues more than they suspected.

Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers from the weekend's Super 15 action where missed tackles were on the up.

The Blues head into their bye in reflective mood after successive and contrasting defeats against the Reds and Stormers.

Dan Carter made the unwatchable almost watchable in Napier. Almost, but not quite.

Super 15 also-rans the Western Force and ACT Brumbies finished 13-13 on Saturday.

The NSW Waratahs won back some respect with an enterprising 29-12 Super Rugby victory over the Lions at the Sydney Football Stadium.

All Blacks first-five eighth Dan Carter sparked the Crusaders to a 25-19 win over the Chiefs in Napier.