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Elliott Smith: Why I was wrong about Rob Penney and the Crusaders
OPINION: Penney’s consistent selections and fewer injuries have stabilised the team.

Former Wallaby gets his chance in Crusaders shuffle
All the ins and outs ahead of the seventh round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Liam Napier: The numbers that reveal what's going wrong with the Blues
OPINION: From dominant champions to a low-table shambles. What's wrong with the Blues?

Phil Gifford: Is Hoskins Sotutu doing enough for an All Blacks return?
OPINION: The Blues No 8's form is symptomatic of his side's struggles.

‘A bit of Vitamin W’: Crusaders coach on 2025 return to form
'We're nowhere near where we want to be yet; we've still got a bit to do.'

Ranking NZ rugby’s 30 most influential power brokers
Gregor Paul reflects on who are the real movers and shakers in New Zealand rugby.

Phil Gifford: The returning star who can reignite Blues
Southerners rise again, but strengthened Blues might be able to strike.

‘He’s hurting’: Five-try hero benched as Crusaders make tough calls for big Blues match
Crusaders chasing their first away win in over 600 days against the Blues at Eden Park.

Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful
OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.

Winger equals try-scoring record as Crusaders beat Force
All the action as Rob Penney's men secured their fourth victory of the season.

Fantasy Super Rugby: What if scores counted towards All Blacks selection?
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.

‘Jumped the gun’: All Blacks utility responds to French giant’s interest
Braydon Ennor says there’s nothing in place with Top 14 side Perpignan.

Phil Gifford: The new faces that could redefine the All Blacks
OPINION: Du’Plessis Kirifi’s hard work might earn him a spot in the All Blacks.

Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

All Blacks centre linked with French move, Perpignan reportedly interested
The 27-year-old could be thrown a Top 14 career lifeline.

Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2025
All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign

Crusaders put Reds to the sword for bonus-point win
Will Jordan and Sevu Reece both scored first-half doubles in the win.

‘What the competition needs’: Is Kiwi Super Rugby dominance fading?
Australian and Pacific sides have clearly caught up to their Kiwi counterparts.

Phil Gifford: The man to turn the Crusaders back into contenders
OPINION: Codie Taylor's comeback is one big storyline this weekend.

Fantasy Super Rugby: Boosters and when to burn them
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.