Opinion
Paul Lewis: All Blacks prop search and the 15 players putting their hands up for selection
OPINION: Ethan de Groot is the clear first-choice loosehead but back-ups are scarce.
Latest from Crusaders Rugby Team
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'The policy works for us': NZR stands firm on Mo'unga's All Blacks' eligibility
Steve Lancester has doubled down on their eligibility policies.
Crusaders v Blues player ratings: Assessing Fainga’anuku's latest ABs message
OPINION: How the players rated in the Crusaders' 36-20 win over the Blues.
Crusaders march on with big win over Blues
It was an important win for the Crusaders as they look to shore up their playoff hopes.
Giddy up! Crusaders horses spotted at Christchurch's new stadium
Are the fans' favourite horses set for a reprieve?
Phil Gifford: 'It will be all about the money' – The battle to host future Super Rounds
OPINION: Three sell-out days at Te Kaha have sparked a battle to host future Super Rounds.
Has ABs jersey lost its aura as more Kiwis chase overseas opportunities?
Brendan Laney believes the pull of the All Blacks jersey is not what it once was.
Hurricanes v Crusaders player ratings: Hybrid experiment gets proper test
Rating the performances from the Hurricanes 38-31 victory over the Crusaders.
Editorial: Auckland should steal Super Rugby's Super Round from Christchurch
OPINION: More than 73,000 fans attended the three-day Super Round at Te Kaha.
Hurricanes hold on to beat Crusaders
The Hurricanes got the better of the Crusaders in a high-scoring battle in Wellington.
Blues launch bold bid to snatch Super Round from Christchurch
Christchurch is no longer the only city vying to stage Super Round next year.
'A perk to have': Why Leicester Fainga'anuku has embraced hybrid model
Fainga'anuku has made one start on the wing this year. Friday will be his second at No 7.
Chaos theory: How the Fainga’anuku experiment could fit into Dave Rennie’s plans – Gregor Paul
OPINION: A 7-1 bench split with Leicester Fainga’anuku and Damian McKenzie has potential.
Super Round review: What it was like to be a fan at Christchurch's new stadium
OPINION: Liam Napier looks at the good and the bad in Christchurch's new stadium.
Winners & Losers: The most baffling rugby play of all time
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
All Blacks watch: The outsiders contending for Dave Rennie's call
OPINION: The ABs coach plans to take more than 40 All Blacks on tour to South Africa.
Phil Gifford: The Super Rugby side that showed they are title favourites
OPINION: Sellout crowds at One NZ Stadium reflected Christchurch's pride and resilience.
Crusaders player ratings: High-profile experiment sends a message to Dave Rennie
OPINION: How the Crusaders players rated in their victory over the Waratahs.
Home sweet home: Crusaders begin tenure at new stadium with win
In an eventful contest, the Crusaders were able to end a two-game skid with a good win.
From Lancaster Park to One NZ Stadium: The exclusive club that's getting harder to join
Wallaby legend James Slipper also played in the final test at Lancaster Park in 2010
Christchurch’s new stadium: The best (and worst) seats in the house
Mike Thorpe sat in many different seats ahead of the stadium's opening event next weekend.
Super sport and long-awaited covered stadium sees bumper month for hospitality
Christchurch is buzzing ahead of this weekend's One NZ Stadium opening.
How One NZ Stadium’s rooftop walk could become sport’s hottest new ticket
Could a human spider-cam view become the most unique view in NZ sports?
All Black's shock switch in must‑win Crusaders clash at new home stadium
Leicester Fainga’anuku shifts from the backs to start at openside flanker.
Winners & Losers: All Blacks' most intriguing positional battle comes to the fore
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Crusaders go down to Force after big early lead
The Crusaders blew a 19-0 lead to lose 31-26 to the Western Force in Perth.
Gregor Paul: How Super Rugby's salary cap pushes mid-tier players offshore
ANALYSIS: Japanese clubs are luring these mid-level players with big offers.
Key All Blacks return from injury: All you need to know about Super Rugby round 10
Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.
Petition wants to keep Crusaders’ match-day horses at new Christchurch stadium
Fans argue the horses, in place since 1996, are central to the team's identity.
All Blacks watch: The duo that can be locked in for Rennie's first test
OPINION: The experienced pair are simply playing too well to ignore.