Some experienced heads have called time on illustrious Crusaders careers ahead of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.
Here we are, about to begin another season of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Last season saw Gloucester-Hartpury Women lift the trophy once again, winning a free-flowing finale against Bristol Bears Women.
The Autumn Series is fast-approaching and England have decisions to make over the shape of the squad
The Crusaders have it all to play for in round 15's Super Rugby Pacific clash against Moana Pasifika and have leaned on some veteran talent to get them over the line.
The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of two All Blacks in the front row as they look to put a disappointing 33-28 loss to the Reds behind them.
Welsh international Leigh Halfpenny has been named for his Super Rugby Pacific debut with the Crusaders against the Queensland Reds.
The Crusaders are continuing to experiment with their lineup this week as they host the fourth-place Rebels in Christchurch, but are boosted by the return of two of their most experienced players.
The Crusaders have dropped one-Test All Black Cullen Grace to the bench as one of six changes to their starting side to take on the Western Force in Perth on Saturday evening.
The Crusaders are boosted by the long-awaited return of Ethan Blackadder in their round eight fixture against the Waratahs.
Former international referee Nigel Owens has told William Hill that rugby union’s TMO is used more effectively than VAR in football, but that he would like to see officials become less reliant on the technology during the upcoming Six Nations campaign.
