Beaten in rugby's most basic skills, it is little wonder New Zealand teams endured their worst Super 14 season on record.

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.

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.

The Bulls delivered a killer blow to the Crusaders - but on a highly controversial note.

Crusaders turn to Daniel Bowden to help reignite title charge.

Check out NZ rugby, now that the master Crusaders coach has gone. You'll find one sick puppy, a sad mob of Super 14 lost souls.

Crusaders hooker Corey Flynn is flying home to Christchurch after spraining his ankle.

The Crusaders are staring at three straight losses when they meet the Bulls this weekend.