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Fainga’anuku hat-trick helps Crusaders quell Canes

Leicester Fainga’anuku scored three tries to help the Crusaders claim a season-opening 42-32 victory against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pablo Matera poses during the Crusaders Super Rugby 2022 headshots session at Rugby Park on February 03, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Matera set to make Crusaders debut

Argentina loose forward Pablo Matera will make his first appearance for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

All Blacks duo out of first three Super Rugby matches

Coach Scott Robertson has confirmed that Richie Mo’unga and Ethan Blackadder will miss the opening three rounds of the Crusaders’ Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Crusaders coach Scott Robertson during the Super Rugby match between DHL Stormers and Crusaders at DHL Newlands Stadium on May 18, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Swys: Boks don’t need Robertson

Former Springbok attack coach Swys de Bruin has explained why he would be against a foreign consultant like the Crusaders’ Scott Robertson joining the team’s management staff.

Crusaders give Naholo a test ride

Former All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo will attempt to earn a contract with the Crusaders after joining the team’s pre-season training for Super Rugby Pacific.

Crusaders, NZR lock in Robertson

Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing on Friday that he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.

Can Whiteley’s Lions break Super Rugby title duck?

The Warren Whiteley-captained Lions will get one last shot at Super Rugby glory when they face the 1998 Crusaders in Game 11 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.

Blues down Force to seal home final

No 8 Hoskins Sotutu scored two tries as the Blues beat the Force on Saturday to secure a Trans-Tasman home final against the Highlanders next week.

Titanic Crusaders demolish White’s Brumbies

The 2002 Crusaders continued their unbeaten run by thrashing Jake White’s Brumbies 35-10 in Game 10 of the interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament in Christchurch.

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Rebels’ home game against Saders relocated

The Rebels’ home game against the Crusaders has been moved from Melbourne to Sydney as authorities are still battling to contain a new Covid-19 outbreak in the state of Victoria.