Andy Ellis

Blackadder wary of Folau

Cross-code convert Israel Folau was named as the Waratahs' danger man by Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder ahead of Friday night's crucial Super Rugby clash in Christchurch.

Crusaders v Waratahs

AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Friday 5.35pm (AEST)

Live: Crusaders v Waratahs

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Rugby Union

Key Wallabies hurt

Leap of faith: Pete Betham of the Waratahs dives to score a try.

Michael Carayannis, Sydney Tatafu Polota-Nau, Pat McCabe, Kane Douglas, Rob Horne and George Smith injured.

Rugby

Crusaders beat Blues to maintain momentum

Tom Taylor

The Crusaders have continued to build momentum into their Super Rugby campaign with a clinical 23-3 win over the Blues that moves them into second spot in the New Zealand conference.

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Rugby

Graham Henry hits out at referees

Graham Henry.

Marc Hinton Graham Henry is not afraid to call it as he sees it, and at the moment he sees some of the officiating going on in Super Rugby as, to use his vernacular, "bullshit".

Chiefs v Crusaders

Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, Friday 5.35pm (AEST)

Tight Five

Quade Cooper, time-space and the Galacticos theory

Paul Cully.

Paul Cully Nic White showed Wallabies mettle. If you were looking for a reaction from one of those overlooked for last week's 25-man Wallabies squad, this was it.

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Union

What we learned: Brumbies v Crusaders

Brumbies player Matt Toomua.

Chris Dutton The talking points from the clash between the Brumbies and Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.

Union

Brumbies miss golden opportunity

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05:  Ben Alexander of the Brumbies is tackled during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Crusaders at Canberra Stadium on May 5, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies overwhelmed by Canterbury Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.

Live: Brumbies v Crusaders

Brumbies

David Polkinghorne Catch all the action from Canberra Stadium as the Brumbies take on arch rivals the Crusaders.

Crusaders v Blues

AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday 5.35pm (AEST)

Brumbies v Crusaders

Dan Carter.

Canberra Stadium, Sunday 4pm (AEST)

Force v Crusaders

Kyle Godwin.

nib Stadium, Perth, Saturday (AEST)

Crusaders v Highlanders

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AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday 5.35pm (AEST)

Crusaders outmuscle winless Highlanders

Zac Guildford of the Crusaders.

WELLINGTON: The Crusaders inflicted more misery on the winless Highlanders with a 24-8 Super Rugby win at AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday.

Crusaders v Rebels

Crusaders star Israel Dagg.

AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Sunday 2.05pm (AEST)

Crusaders target Rebels dangermen

James O'Connor.

Mercurial pivot James O'Connor and rugged loose forward Scott Higginbotham have been targeted as danger men by the Crusaders ahead of their Super Rugby match against the Melbourne Rebels in...

Rugby Union

Struggling Crusaders keep watchful eye on Rebels' dangermen

James O'Connor will be under scrutiny by the Crusaders.

Crusaders target James O'Connor and Scott Higginbotham.

Rugby Union

Delve to boost Rebels

All class: Dan Carter will return to the Crusaders' team on Sunday against the Melbourne Rebels.

Melissa Woods Melbourne Rebels skipper's return to Super Rugby could not have come at a better time.