The Crusaders' disappointment will force them to look at their game in new ways.

COMMENT: "Could you really watch that sort of rugby week-to-week?" asks Richard Loe.

Who stood out and who played poorly in Lions v Crusaders?

Aesthetics be damned, tonight had a very British feel to it.

The Lions have roared and by doing so they have given clarity to coach Warren Gatland.

The key selections, the Crusaders' best chance and the penalty that put away the match.

The Lions showed they might have a bit about them after all after beating the Crusaders

Proof at last these Lions can play a bit. Finally, after two duds, they hit the mark.

The Lions have finally shown they have some bite, beating the Crusaders in Christchurch

New Zealand's No10s have already caused the British and Irish Lions trouble on this trip

The Lions appear to be teetering only two matches into its 10-match tour from hell.

The Lions have named close to their first-choice team as they look to bounce back.

The Crusaders have named a slew of All Blacks forwards in their side to play the Lions.

A miraculous 83rd minute drop goal from Mitch Hunt has broken Highlander hearts.

A drop goal with no time left gets the Crusaders the win over the Highlanders.

Challenge of leading the unbeaten Crusaders comes at the right time for experienced lock.

New Zealand rugby fans rejoice - Crusaders-Highlanders in Christchurch could be a classic.

The competition was watching closely for signs of complacency from the Crusaders.

Wyatt Crockett has gone 22 matches without playing in a losing match.

The Crusaders hardly need the help but are set to be boosted by the return of Israel Dagg.

Season all but gone for Blues, but win over Chiefs at Eden Park would stir up playoff mix.

The Crusaders have extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches after beating the Chiefs.

All the action from the pulsating clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Fiji.

A Crusaders' losing streak is rare but it's been three years since a win over the Chiefs

Fijian rugby fans have waited in the rain to greet Seta Tamanivalu and the Crusaders.

Grudge match between New Zealand's top two ranked teams set to explode in tropical heat.

No members of undefeated Crusaders were deemed good enough this week - but four Reds were.

I feel disheartened by what I would describe as over-vigilance of condemning physicality.

Crusaders retain perfect record by putting Canes in classic red and black stranglehold.

Tonight, with victory over the Hurricanes, the Crusaders truly became title favourites.