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In a game that some claimed to be a waste of time it took the All Blacks leadership group 40 minutes to prove that age is no barrier to success. With a combined age of 163 years, the group of five All Blacks leadership failed to show their age. Along with a committed squad of […] READ MORE
Winning three titles in a row, the franchises 10th Super Rugby title, it heralds a Crusaders rugby dynasty that has been strengthened more by Scott Robertson. Defeating, and stifling a brave challenge by the Jaguares, it was an achieved goal for the side who matched the feats by the 1998/99/2000 side. They too enjoyed a […] READ MORE
As the applause died down after a sensational 66-0 win over the Melbourne Rebels, the Crusaders earned Top Seeding to seal the Ryan Crotty 150th match, in fine style. And style is what returned to the Scott Robertson coached-side on Saturday. That was after suffering a second loss for the year to the Chiefs a […] READ MORE
With the teams ‘primed’ and ready to restart the longstanding rivalry, Saturday night sees another All Blacks v Springboks clash at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. Round Four of the 2018 Rugby Championship brings the two powers of Southern Hemisphere rugby together, for another Test match. The visitors might not have the awesome attacking ability, as they had […] READ MORE
After beginning his term in Super Rugby, it seems Ronan O'Gara is finding his place in Crusaders country. After the week 14 victory over the Blues, Last Word on Rugby interviewed O'Gara on how he feels about the transition, what affect he is having and the possibilities of the season READ MORE
It’s been a busy weekend, with the first full round of Super Rugby and another set of matches in the Six Nations. And with it, matches had both a critical point and key refereeing decisions, that invited a high level of scrutiny. For some, the decision to red card the Reds’ Scott Higginbotham on Friday […] READ MORE
Defence. It is primary to any ball sport. And while you need to score more points than your opposition, absorbing pressure and having a committed defence is key. And this was true on Saturday night in Edinburgh, as the All Blacks defence proved ‘just enough’ to deny Scotland… yet again. With a blemish free International record, […] READ MORE
Winning isn’t easy. Being successful means that you are continually looking to improve. And while it is never perfect, teams often reach near to it. The All Blacks did so against South Africa in Albany, and due to a drawn result between the Africans and Australia last week, were all smiles when hoisting The Rugby […] READ MORE
Recent news has only added to the major distraction, as local and offshore player signings continue to demonstrate the pitfalls of professional rugby. Signings seem to appear out of nowhere, all the while players should be focused on competition playoffs or pre-season training. In New Zealand, several players re-signed this week, while one current All […] READ MORE
Tough because they not only want to finish ahead of the three chasing New Zealand franchise teams, but they must stay ahead of the talented Emirates Lions from Johannesburg. The Crusaders main opponent on the standings ladder, however each will not face each other in regular season. READ MORE
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