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'Not sure yet' – Penney coy on Crusaders coaching future
Rob Penney is keeping his cards close to his chest with regards to his coaching future.
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Liam Napier: Where the Chiefs could edge the Crusaders in Super Rugby final
OPINION: Breaking down just where the decider can be won.
Elliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big game
OPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.
Mike Thorpe: Are the Crusaders the world's most successful pro sports franchise of all time?
OPINION: Mike Thorpe argues the numbers suggest that they are.
Super Rugby teams: The squads tasked with clinching the title
How the Crusaders and Chiefs will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Crusaders playmaker confirms departure after Super Rugby Pacific final
James O'Connor will be looking to depart as a champion when the Crusaders host the Chiefs.
Smart mouthguards under fire ahead of Super Rugby Pacific final
Ethan Blackadder was wrongly sent for an HIA during the Crusaders' semifinal win.
Gregor Paul: The unwanted feeling that has returned to rugby
OPINION: The sport still has a mad habit of removing common sense.
Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown
OPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.
Super Rugby semi: Crusaders edge Blues in thriller
Rob Penney's men advance to the final at the expense of their Auckland rivals.
John Afoa: Super Rugby legend gives his take on this weekend's Blues Vs Crusaders
John Afoa joins Ryan Bridge to give us an insight into what to expect for this weekend's Blue's Vs Crusader's game.
How a new stadium could affect Crusaders' perfect playoff record
The Crusaders have won all 30 home playoff games they have been involved in since 1998.
'Real driver for us': Blues inspired by Suafoa's brave battle
The Blues are harnessing emotional motivation to end the Crusaders' 30-match playoffs run.
Who next? Six candidates to become NZ Rugby's new chief executive
OPINION: NZ Rugby is searching for a new boss after Mark Robinson stepped down.
Super Rugby teams: Key changes highlight semifinal squads
How the teams will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals.
James O'Connor to leave Crusaders, join English club for 2026
The former Wallaby turned down Racing 92 to replace Handré Pollard at Leicester.
Gregor Paul: Why NZ rugby's biggest flaw remains unchanged
OPINION: The Crusaders dominated the Reds' scrum, showcasing NZ's rugby basics.
Phil Gifford: The rise of the Blues – a season of resilience and comeback
OPINION: That last-second try in Hamilton sealed the upset of the season.
'Maybe they could do the same': Chiefs hopeful of Blues favour
The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.
Christchurch set to host Super Round in 2026
Officials have confirmed plans are in motion for city's new stadium to host Super Round.
Crusaders roll on with big win over Reds
The Crusaders beat the Reds 32-12 to move into the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals.
Elliott Smith: The ABs selection questions hanging over Super Rugby playoffs
OPINION: Some All Blacks hopefuls are sidelined as their teams missed the playoffs.
Opinion: The financial puzzle Super Rugby must solve for survival
The Hurricanes lost $2.1m in two years, seeking $1m from shares.
Super Rugby teams: Strong sides named for first week of new playoffs
The new-look Super Rugby Pacific playoffs format will make its debut on Friday.
Paul Lewis: Why NZ's future at No 10 looks bright
OPINION: Young first fives like Josh Jacomb and Ruben Love are impressing in Super Rugby.
Phil Gifford: Tavatavanawai must be an All Black, despite Highlanders' failure
OPINION: Eight talking points from the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Watch: 'Disgraceful' – Ex-Wallaby blasts Kiwi ref after Crusaders star's knock-on missed
The mistaken call in the game's dying minutes resulted in the Crusaders stealing the win.
Crusaders secure second seed with late try
The Crusaders denied the Brumbies in the closing stages.
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
Super Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the line
All the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.