Piers Francis to wear No10 jersey for Blues against Crusaders in Christchurch.

Five things the Blues must change before their daunting task of facing the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Tana Umaga will likely take a close look at his key decision makers before clashing with the Crusaders.

Leg injuries to All Blacks Lima Sopoaga, Waisake Naholo, Israel Dagg, Seta Tamanivalu and Nehe Milner-Skudder a concern.

The Crusaders repeated last week's second-half heroics to shock the Reds in Brisbane tonight.

The Crusaders are on the comeback thanks to a new spark under new coach Scott Robertson.

Bryn Gatland, the son of former All Black Warren, has been signed as temporary injury cover by the Crusaders.

The Highlanders will face the Blues at Eden Park this week needing a win to kick-start their season.

COMMENT: Rugby bosses must consider rule changes after a terrific game was blighted by injuries, writes Chris Rattue.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson reshuffled his backline to play the Highlanders.

The Crusaders have suffered a serious injury blow in the opening week of the season, with Richie Mo'unga breaking his hand.

The Crusaders showed they should once more be challengers in their season-opening victory over the Brumbies.

Fullback Israel Dagg will become the latest Super Rugby centurion when his Crusaders team take on the Brumbies.

The Crusaders welcome back a host of All Blacks for their final Super Rugby pre-season match against the Hurricanes.

A desire to ease Kieran Read's workload has thrust Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock into the captaincy role for their next Super Rugby

The Chiefs have confirmed they're returning to Fiji next year. Their round 13 Super Rugby match against the Crusaders on May 19 will

All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu will swap the Chiefs for the Crusaders next season. The 24-year-old, who is currently in Argentina

Maybe the Crusaders should have waited until the season finished to announce Todd Blackadder's successor.

Former Wallabies winger Digby Ioane could be seen in Crusaders colours next year.

The Crusaders were sunk by a horror start in what turned out to be Blackadder's final match as head coach before he heads to pastures new.

Todd Blackadder's dream of leading the Crusaders to a title is over, the Lions clear-cut winners of their quarter-final.

Live updates of the Super Rugby quarter-final clash between the Crusaders and the Lions at Ellis Park. The Crusaders have won their

There's no questioning the Hurricanes' quality, writes Justin Marshall. Tonight against the Sharks is about learning the lessons of their past.

Crusaders have posted online a patchy sing-along tribute to departing stalwart Andy Ellis ahead of their must-win quarter-final.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder knows his side face a tough task ahead in South Africa after a bruising finish to the Super Rugby

An already difficult assignment for the Crusaders in Todd Blackadder's last few weeks as coach has just been made much tougher.

The quarter-final lineup is set in Super Rugby after the Hurricanes thrashed the Crusaders and the Highlanders overcame the Chiefs. Were those matches of test intensity? The All Blacks will release a new jersey in the coming days. How will it differ from the others? More golden point heartbreak for the Warriors after going down late to Manly in Perth.

Crusaders fans may be hurting tonight but one Christchurch man will be counting his lucky stars after winning $25,000 cash at the game.

On a night when no one knew what to expect, a bonus point record win for the Hurricanes over the Crusaders helped them clinch the NZ conference.

Relive all the action from the crunch Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes.