Crusaders have seen the value in retaining forwards Jordan Taufua and Michael Alaalatoa.

Another stunning Kiwi derby in Super Rugby, and another loss for the Crusaders.

All the action from the Highlanders' victory over the Crusaders in Dunedin.

A major blow for the Crusaders ahead of their Super Rugby derby against the Highlanders.

One All Black is back, but another has been ruled out for the Crusaders.

Wellington just isn't a good city for the Crusaders. The Hurricanes were, simply, too good

All the action as the Hurricanes beat the Crusaders in a Kiwi derby.

Matt Todd has made a surprise early return from a broken thumb for the Crusaders.

Defending champs show all their parts are interchangeable and in perfect working order.

All the action as the Crusaders hosted the Stormers in Christchurch.

The Crusaders now have five All Blacks regulars out with injury.

35-year-old prop is calling time on his test career after 71 matches and just 3 losses.

Should this tackle have been awarded a penalty try and a yellow card?

As everyone suspected, the Crusaders are going to be just as hard to beat in 2018 in 2017.

Follow live updates as the defending champion Crusaders take on the Chiefs.

Crusaders coach impresses sponsors but also strikes a chord with non-rugby-playing public.

Seven years after deadly quake, the reigning champions are still in temporary stadium.

Crusaders winger Seta Tamanivalu has signed a deal with French club Bordeaux

A leading architect is proposing a Christchurch stadium should be built in Lyttelton.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has revealed the origins of his trademark breakdancing.

The Crusaders will take to the field next February intent on winning their ninth title.

Following their drought-breaking Super Rugby success.

Delighted fans welcomed the Crusaders home after their Super Rugby win in South Africa.

COMMENT: Conversation around where Crusaders play their home matches can hopefully begin.

Coach turned what had been a burden into a positive for success-starved side.

COMMENT: The Crusaders were always going to find a way to win.

The Crusaders triumph does not fix Super Rugby's issues. But it is the right result.

Some All Black stalwarts are finally celebrating a Super rugby title win.

Robertson celebrated the Super Rugby win over the LIons the only way he knows how.

The Crusaders have ended their nine long years without a title.