Richard Loe: Crusaders to stay Southern
COMMENT: The form of the Crusaders is good news for the franchise, not least of all aspiring coaches Dave Hewitt and Tabai Matson.
COMMENT: The form of the Crusaders is good news for the franchise, not least of all aspiring coaches Dave Hewitt and Tabai Matson.
Nemani Nadolo has been suspended for four weeks for his lifting tackle on Brumbies halfback Tomas Cubelli.
A day after the Chiefs made a statement by beating the Hurricanes, the Crusaders have made one of their own.
Australian sides have only twice managed to beat a New Zealand rival in 11 attempts this Super Rugby season.
The Crusaders have demolished the Jaguares in a bonus point victory in Christchurch which takes their run to six victories in a row.
The last time the Crusaders lost to an overseas-based team in Christchurch was in February last year.
All Black Israel Dagg, called into the Crusaders squad in Perth following his return from a shoulder injury, is unlikely to be named for Friday night's match.
The Crusaders had tonight's game against the Kings in the bag after 25 minutes.
The Crusaders might be the most successful Super Rugby side in history but they haven't won a title with Todd Blackadder as coach.
Nemani Nadolo has delivered the hit of the Super Rugby season so far, and it might be hard to beat.
A disjointed, mistake-ridden performance from the Blues has put attention on coach Tana Umaga's personnel decisions.
The Chiefs win in Christchurch after a tough back and forth contest.
COMMENT: Unless All Blacks captain-in-waiting has concussion issues, there is no excuse for him missing the opening to the 2016 Super Rugby season, writes Chris Rattue.
Between 1996 and 2008, the Crusaders were crowned Super Rugby champions seven times. Since Todd Blackadder took over in 2009, they haven't added to their total.
The Chiefs and Crusaders will play in Fiji in July.
There may be no Richie McCaw or Dan Carter but the Crusaders will fancy their chances of making it back to the Super Rugby playoffs in 2016.
Only six Super Rugby teams can take part in the playoffs and for some of the teams who missed out, the end of the season will have come as a relief.
A classy ending from the Crusaders - shame about the beginning and the middle of their campaign.