Ben Smith's original sabbatical plans have been revised after the Super Rugby season.

Play in these conditions every week and the Crusaders would be unbeatable.

COMMENT: If the weather stays as awful as it has been, stick the mortgage on the Crusaders

All the action as the Crusaders took on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby quarter-finals.

It will be wet, but the clash between the Crusaders and Highlanders is set to go ahead.

The Highlanders have arrived in Christchurch just seven hours before kickoff.

The game will go ahead - here's everything to know about the Super Rugby quarter-final.

All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo has decided between the Highlanders and the Chiefs.

The Herald's rugby experts pick who they think will win this weekend in Super Rugby.

All the action from the Highlanders' clash against the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Aspiring halfbacks may require patience, with an ABs opening unlikely to arrive this year.

Reinforcements are arriving for the Highlanders, the dark horse of Super Rugby's playoffs.

Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa is set to sign with a French club according to reports

Marty Banks was playing with a broken rib when he kicked the game-winner against the Lions

How the British media reacted to the Lions' 23-22 defeat to the Highlanders.

Tonight showed the Lions are either lazy or cynical in several facets, says Richard Loe.

The Highlanders were down against the Lions tonight, but certainly not out.

The Lions came to Dunedin and only found problems. Lots of them.

It's a step back for the Lions and one giant leap forward for NZ Rugby and the Highlanders

The Highlanders' tactics compared with the All Blacks by Lions defence coach.

The contrasting styles of rugby on offer during the Lions tour has been a constant theme.

The Highlanders want to take the Lions to places they haven't yet been to on this tour.

The Lions have named an entirely new starting lineup to take on the Highlanders.

The Highlanders will have nine players unavailable for Tuesday's Lions clash.

A miraculous 83rd minute drop goal from Mitch Hunt has broken Highlander hearts.

A drop goal with no time left gets the Crusaders the win over the Highlanders.

Marty Banks has seen off Lima Sopoaga for the Highlanders number 10 jersey

New Zealand rugby fans rejoice - Crusaders-Highlanders in Christchurch could be a classic.

The Highlanders eased away over the second half to a 44-28 victory.

Ben Smith will not play for the Highlanders against the British and Irish Lions.