The Crusaders have the luxury of consistency as they further their pursuit of another title. But this week, something of a wildcard Blues side stand in their way.
The Crusaders sent a message to the rest of the competition in Super Rugby Pacific with a 31-24 win over the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium.
All Black and Crusaders winger Sevu Reece will line up in the midfield for the first time in his Super Rugby career when the Crusaders face the Drua in Fiji.
With Kyren Taumoefolau linked with an All Blacks switch, can his franchise catapult Pasifika nations into permanent Tier One contention and fuel New Zealand at the same time?
Take a bow, Moana Pasifika. Ardie Savea's men have stormed the gates of Apollo Projects Stadium and claimed victory over the Crusaders, a rare achievement for any team.
A number of returning players from injury and a new No. 10 headline the Crusaders' team naming for Moana Pasifika this week.
Two teams bouncing back from poor 2024 campaigns met in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, both coming into the round five contest with two wins to their names.
Crusaders head coach Rob Penney has made five changes to his team to play the Western Force at home in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon.
The Crusaders have restored Super Rugby order in Christchurch, running in six tries to beat an erratic Queensland Reds side 43-19.
The Crusaders will have the services of All Black Codie Taylor when they host the Reds in Christchurch this weekend.