Rugby: The pivotal battle
The first match in which Blues first-five Ihaia West plays with his short-term future secured could also be the one in which he feels the most pressure.
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Rugby: Trio's departure a blow to Blues' hopes
If the Blues have taken a step forward in 2014, they are about to take at least two back, writes Gregor Paul.
Justin Marshall: Crusaders coaches got it right
There's been a lot of chat recently about the decision-making at the Crusaders - and I was one who was critical of some of their selections, Writes Justin Marshall.
Rugby: Half measure gets general direction
The Blues might not have a championship-winning No 10 but they do, in Bryn Hall, have a championship-winning No 9.
Rugby: Rebuff may see Blues turn West
It’s possible Beauden Barrett is right and an offer from the Blues is in the pipeline.
Crusaders end Blues' hopes
The agony of defeat and their season ending with it will be hard enough for the Blues to deal with tomorrow morning.
As it happened: Crusaders v Blues
Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Blues from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Brian Ashby: Not all doom and gloom for Crusaders
It's hard to think of a more frustrating season for Crusaders fans, writes Brian Ashby. Just when they're starting to look like the real deal, they turn to dog tucker.
Justin Marshall: ABs should have started for Crusaders
A victory over the Hurricanes, with two home fixtures left, would have put the Crusaders in the box seat for a home semifinal. Instead, they lost 16-9, writes Justin Marshall.
As it happened: Hurricanes v Crusaders
Watch a replay of tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and the Crusaders from Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
Rugby: Crusaders contest pivotal for Canes
The Hurricanes have beaten the Crusaders in three of the past five meetings and each time the winning points have come in the final 10 minutes.
Brian Ashby: Time waits for no one
Just when McCaw was getting some traction and form, he's back on the sidelines with a broken rib, writes Brian Ashby.
Crusaders tick off right boxes
Apart from the failure to gain a bonus point in their victory over the Force in Christchurch, the past weekend couldn't have gone any better for the Crusaders.
Rugby: Breaks fall for ominous Crusaders
Strange business this Super Rugby competition. It takes a three-week break now and yet it's in the hiatus where it has previously been won and lost.
Rugby: Guildford's contract terminated
The New Zealand Rugby Union today confirmed that Crusader Zac Guildford's contract has been terminated.
Justin Marshall: Covered stadium super showcase
The Saturday evening clash between the Highlanders and Crusaders was a perfect showcase of NZ rugby, writes Justin Marshall. It showed the excitement and skill levels of Super Rugby at its best.
Rugby: Crusaders' challenge to keep up commitment
Apart from their slip-up to the Blues at Eden Park at the start, winning away this season hasn't been an issue for the Crusaders.
Rugby: Crusaders claim thriller
A classic game and maybe the cruellest ending. Patrick Osborne was adjudged to have simultaneously placed the ball on the junction of both the goalline and touchline in the last act of the game.
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
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.