All Black great Andy Haden last night refused to back down from his claims of racial quotas in rugby.

Crusaders captain Richie McCaw bemoans another error-ridden performance as the Bulls head into the Super 14 final, where they will meet the Stormers.

Accusations of a player-poaching drive have given extra spice to an already tantalising Super 14 semi between the Crusaders and Bulls.

Richie McCaw's men can square their previous loss against the Bulls but they must fire on all cylinders, writes Wynne Gray.

The 2010 Super 14 has seen a return to a style of rugby more reminiscent of its perception as the home of running rugby.

It's revenge time on multiple levels - and the Crusaders are relishing the prospect of Super 14 rugby's toughest challenge.

The seven-time champion Crusaders rediscovered their mojo against the Brumbies last night to set up a semi final clash with the Bulls in Pretoria.

Former All Blacks back Hurricanes to make top four but not all are convinced Crusaders will join them.

NZ teams are in danger of missing out on the Super rugby semis but two former All Blacks have rubbished the idea this could harm the national side.

Todd Blackadder says 'you live and die by the sword in the Crusaders' and Fotuali'i has accepted his punishment.

Crusaders and Hurricanes have their semifinal fates in their own hands.

The Crusaders and Hurricanes are NZ's only hopes for semifinal berths. Michael Brown looks at their prospects.

New contract system means many leading NZ super rugby players will move to new franchises.