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Rugby: Milestone for Crusaders as they bounce back against Lions
After a lacklustre start to the season, including two defeats at home, the Crusaders have at last set a record for the right reasons.
Rugby: Another Crusaders' win-loss yo-yo away from home could force questions
Ellis Park, that bastion of South African rugby, is where the Crusaders will undergo a severe test of their spirit tomorrow morning.
Big weekend for Blues, Chiefs
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the importance of the upcoming away games for the Blues and Chiefs.
Leiua stunner wins it for Hurricanes
A thriller of a match between two struggling teams was settled by a stunning try from Hurricanes wing Alapati Leiua.
As it happened: Crusaders v Hurricanes
Watch a replay of tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Wynne Gray: Kieran Read's unshakeable determination
The limelight has never seduced Kieran Read but he understands it is a consequence of his play.
Rugby: Plenty of question marks left after Crusaders win
They were the only NZ franchise to taste victory this week - a vital first win of 2014 for the Crusaders.
First take: Dagg wasted on the wing
The Crusaders won't get close to winning the Super title playing as they did against the Stormers.
Crusaders pinch late win
The Crusaders have pinched a late win over the Stormers to earn their first points of the Super Rugby season.
As it happened: Crusaders v Stormers
Join us here for live coverage of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Stormers from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Chris Rattue: Old boys club at Crusaders struggling
Coaching inbreeding has turned the champs into comparative chumps, writes Chris Rattue. "That backline is about as exciting and instinctive as a North Korean political rally."
Rugby Herald: Hurricanes off to a bad start
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the progress the Crusaders and Hurricanes have made this far into the Super Rugby season. Rugby Herald will be with you every week as the season unfolds.
Rugby: McCaw out of action for months
Richie McCaw needs surgery to insert a screw into his broken left thumb which could have All Blacks coach Steve Hansen looking nervously at the calendar.
Rugby: Crusaders face up to life without McCaw
First Daniel Carter, now Richie McCaw - the Crusaders are going to have to claw their way back into Super Rugby without either of their star players featuring much before June.
Richard Loe: Toddy's charges could do with a good dose of flair
The Crusaders haven't had the start they wanted but I wouldn't be too worried about their longer term prospects. Not yet, anyway, writes Richard Loe.
Photos: Blues beat Crusaders
The Blues showed their passion, class and skill to come back into the match and beat the Crusaders 35 - 24. Herald photographer Richard Robinson was there.
Rugby: Kirwan - 'there's plenty of work to do'
Auckland Blues head coach John Kirwan says his team still has plenty of work to do even after outplaying the Crusaders at Eden Park 35-24.
Rugby Herald: Crusaders completely imploded
Herald Rugby writers Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give their expert opinion and analysis after the Blues outplayed the Crusaders at Eden Park.
Blues find their spark
This rollercoaster of a victory over the old enemy has eased the pressure on the Blues - and will also cause a fair bit of soul-searching in Christchurch.
As it happened: Blues v Crusaders
Join us here for live coverage of the Super Rugby match-up between the Blues and the Crusaders from Eden Park in Auckland.
Eye on the Crusaders
There are two things you can be sure of in life: a lame album from Cliff Richard at Christmas, and a lame start to the Super Rugby season from the Crusaders.
Uphill marathon for early losers
No team ever lost the Super Rugby title in the first week. But one could be about to lose it in the second.
Marshall's Chalkboard - The Crusaders' vertical formation
Justin Marshall explains what the Crusaders are trying to achieve with their vertical stacking formation on attack and why it's not working.
Super Rugby wrap up
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the winners and losers from the first weekend of Super Rugby.Rugby Herald will be with you every week as the season unfolds.
Rugby: Injuries add to the Blues problems as Crusaders loom
Two on the Blues' skimpy best list will miss the Crusaders' match and probably the side's trip to Africa.