Scotland will play USA in the World Rugby U20 final on Wednesday after both teams topped their respective pools with wins over Japan and Kenya.
The Crusaders are the 2024 U20 Super Rugby New Zealand champions after a dominant performance in the final in Taupo.
The inaugural edition of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition kicked-off with a bang on Sunday as the Chiefs, Highlanders and Crusaders youth sides all picked up victories in their first-up matches.
After 51 Tests and two Rugby World Cups, USA Men’s Eagles captain Greg Peterson has called time on his professional rugby career.
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.
Australia coaches Tim Walsh and Liam Barry have selected their squads for the HSBC SVNS Series season-opener in Dubai
Some experienced heads have called time on illustrious Crusaders careers ahead of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.
The Hurricanes have announced the re-signings of talented outside backs Harry Godfrey and Ngatungane Punivai for at least the next two seasons.
Former New Zealand U20s forward Dominic Gardiner has re-committed to the Crusaders through to 2027.