Kieran Read
Ten uncapped players in All Blacks squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has included 10 uncapped players in a 38-man training squad to attend two camps ahead of next month's three-Test home series against France.
Crusaders v Blues
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday 5.35pm (AEST)
Rugby
Crusaders rediscover Super Rugby form
Seven-times Super Rugby champions the Crusaders recorded their first win from three games this season with an up-tempo 41-19 six-try win over the previously unbeaten Bulls at AMI Stadium in...
Rugby
Capital gains being made with Brumbies' fine form
Paul Cully Influence in Australian rugby is shifting from Brisbane to Canberra.
Rugby
Guildford named on bench for Crusaders
Zac Guildford is poised to make his Super Rugby playing return this weekend but Crusaders playmaker Dan Carter has confirmed he is unavailable for next month's trip to South Africa due to the pending...
Toe injury sidelines Read for a month
Influential Crusaders skipper Kieran Read will miss at least four weeks of Super Rugby because of toe ligament damage.
Crusaders survive late Stormers onslaught
The Crusaders survived a late Stormers onslaught to win a Super Rugby thriller 19-14 at Newlands on Saturday.
Tight five
No.13 proves lucky for Ashley-Cooper
Paul Cully Adam Ashley-Cooper is growing each week in the No.13 jersey.
Rugby
Hurricanes edge Crusaders in Super thriller
The Hurricanes got their Super Rugby season back on track on Friday with a nail-biting 29-28 win over New Zealand rivals the Crusaders.
Crusaders v Bulls
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday, 5.35pm (AEDT)
Rugby
Dagg shifted to wing for Crusaders
All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg has been shifted to the left wing to accommodate Tom Taylor in the Crusaders' side to face the Blues.
Rugby
Relegation from leadership role meant to lighten Carter's workload
Richard Knowler Todd Blackadder's plan to rejuvenate Dan Carter has resulted in the playmaker losing the Crusaders vice-captain's job.
Super Rugby newcomers get chance for Crusaders
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder is taking the opportunity to test his new squad members in Saturday's pre-season Super Rugby warm-up against the Hurricanes in Timaru.
Ma'a Nonu stars for Highlanders on debut
Richard Knowler Ma'a Nonu's value for the Highlanders was immediately on show on Friday when his new team beat the Crusaders 38-21 in their pre-season match at Whitestone Contracting Stadium in Oamaru.
