First take: Game of the year
The Crusaders v Highlanders was the game of the year so far. An absolute epic, ending with video referee Vinny Munro having to make one heck of a corner post decision
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As it happened: Hurricanes v Chiefs
Watch a replay of our live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs, from Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
Romano breaks ankle in big win
This wasn't a message to the rest of the competition from the Crusaders, this was a massacre.
As it happened: Crusaders v Reds
Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Reds from Suncorp Stadium.
Chris Rattue: Aussie sides too soft
Another season, the same old problem for Australian rugby. They're soft, writes Chris Rattue.
McCaw - back to his best
When Matt Todd went down with a calf problem, Richie McCaw would have said goodbye to any thoughts of an early substitution in his comeback match.
First Take: Crusaders shift into gear
As sure as the sound of Green Sleeves on a badly distorted PA system means children start whining for ice cream, the halfway point of the Super Rugby season means the Crusaders shift into gear.
Rugby: Crusaders destroy Brumbies
It's an impossible business trying to understand this year's competition. The Brumbies destroy the Chiefs one week, are then destroyed by the Crusaders the next.
Teams locked in tight contest
In a topsy-turvy weekend that delivered an unexpected win for the Highlanders and a royal thumping for the Chiefs, it was arguably the resting Crusaders who were the biggest winners.
Crusaders secure win over Rebels
The Crusaders secure their second win of the season beating the Rebels 39-0. Video / Sky Sport
Rugby: Belief in game plan finally clicks for Crusaders
Something has clicked for the Crusaders, coach Todd Blackadder reckons.
Rugby: Sides use heads and hearts on concussion issue
The significance of Kieran Read leaving the field after 30 minutes on Saturday night was easy to understand in the context of the match.
Crusaders' momentum shift
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Radio Sport's Nigel Yalden to give their expert opinion & analysis after the Crusaders beat the Chiefs 18-17.
Rugby: Crusaders 'Nice to be on the right side'
After their clenching the win over the chiefs, Todd Blackadder is very pleased to be on the winning side for a change in what they hope will be a momentum shift for the team.
Rugby Herald: Chiefs v Crusaders
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the upcoming clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.
Justin Marshall: Luck changes for in-form Crusaders
The Crusaders clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton this weekend comes at the perfect time.