
‘The signing of the year’: Reinvention of James O’Connor
James O'Connor has much to offer the Crusaders - both on the field and off it.
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Several stars of the game return to starting roles this weekend.
OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.
Players must be contracted to the national union to wear the black jersey.
An influential All Black contingent lifted the Crusaders to a stirring season-opening win.
All the action from the opening game to the 2025 season.
'The great thing about injuries is that it opens the door for somebody else.'
OPINION: Injuries were a concern for many teams last year.
In an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.
OPINION: The opening round of the campaign has been a bit tougher than expected.
The first Super Rugby Pacific team lists for 2025 are upon us.
Kiwis are being lined up to coach Wales again after Gatland's demise.
New attack coach keen to unleash his strike weapons as season opener nears.
OPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.
A capacity crowd watched the hometown Crusaders go down to the Blues in Kirwee.
NZ rugby stars joined the US country music legend on stage for an unconventional drink.
Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.
Fergus Burke has been named in the Scotland squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
David Havili will captain the Crusaders in 2025, replacing Scott Barrett.
The Crusaders will break with tradition this season, naming a back as captain.
Scott Barrett's replacement will be announced on Wednesday.
Richie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.
OPINION: Some of our biggest sporting stars shone, others crashed and burned.
Sam Whitelock has over 150 tests with the All Blacks, but reporter Finn’s quickfire quiz may be the hardest! Sam reflects on his career from the Lead On Purpose podcast studio.
Crusaders coach Rob Penney on a failed first campaign – and why 2025 will be different.
Kiwis are currently unable to win test selection while based offshore.
'It was pleasing to see the group grow as the year wore on,' the skipper says.
Sevu Reece admits wilful damage charge, granted discharge; alcohol issues addressed.
The search for three missing climbers on Aoraki/Mt Cook remains on hold and Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction following an incident at a Cup Day party last year.
A sportsman who admitted taking a car can now be named after his case was determined.