The Crusaders will have the services of All Black Codie Taylor when they host the Reds in Christchurch this weekend.
The Crusaders have made minor changes to the team that beat the Hurricanes in round one ahead of their trip to Hamilton to face the Chiefs in round two.
The Crusaders are out for redemption after dropping out of the Super Rugby Pacific title fold entirely in 2024. And a new, shortened finals format hasn't made that job any easier for the former champions.
Every year there are players that have a change of scenery across New Zealand Super Rugby teams in search of more playing time and and the chance to establish their careers.
The Crusaders have profited handsomely from the rugby production factory that is Hamilton Boys High School, and that trend continues in 2025 with the addition of Aki Tuivailala.
The Crusaders have profited handsomely from the rugby production factory that is Hamilton Boys High School, and that trend continues in 2025 with the addition of Aki Tuivailala.
Waikato's Aki Tuivailala has labelled new All Blacks Sevens sensation Oli Mathis “a freak” after the teenager’s strong start on the SVNS Series
Some experienced heads have called time on illustrious Crusaders careers ahead of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
New Zealand U20 opener their U20 Championship campaign against Wales U20 on Sunday morning (NZST).
