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The Latest Breaking News from Crusaders

Fergus Burke open to representing England or Scotland as he reveals Test rugby ambitions after Saracens move

Burke will first be tasked with helping Saracens adapt to life without Owen Farrell

Evening Standard

All Blacks reveal new captain as New Zealand squad for England series named

Scott Robertson has named his first squad with Crusaders lock Scott Barrett appointed skipper

The Independent UK

Blues, Chiefs prepare to break Super Rugby drought

The Blues are Super Rugby title favourites but the Chiefs could spring a grand-final surprise to go with their last-four win over the league-leading Hurricanes.

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Reds alert for Chiefs' kicking prowess in Super finals

The Queensland Reds want to avoid a repeat of 2023's Super Rugby quarter-final when they scored more tries than the Chiefs but were beaten by penalty goals.

AAP

Ex-Wallabies coach Deans denied sixth Japanese title

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has been denied a sixth title in Japan Rugby League One, after his Wild Knights were pipped in the final by Brave Lupus.

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Ex-Crusaders coach, captain set for Tokyo showdown

The Japan Rugby League One final will be a clash between former Crusaders coach and captain when the Wild Knights take on Brave Lupus in Tokyo.

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WTF Waratahs: rugby union’s sleeping giant remains stranded at rock bottom

The Tahs packed out stadiums and tasted the ultimate success 10 years ago but a return to the glory days has never been further away

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Songoliath felled by Lupus in Japanese club rugby

Toshiba Brave Lupus beat Tokyo Sungoliath in the second semi-final of Japanese club rugby on Sunday.

AAP

“I’ve always been an on-the-one guy, and I knew I could count on Pops to be there every time”: Robert “Pops” Popwell’s basslines rivaled any of his session bass peers – and few are better than The Crusaders’ Sweet ’N’ Sour

Popwell played a red 1962 Fender Precision, with an added Telecaster pickup near the bridge

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Late penalty-try drama ends Brumbies' Crusaders curse

The ACT Brumbies have fended off a fast-finishing Crusaders outfit to win 31-24 in Canberra, a dramatic late penalty try securing them a home playoff final.

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Brumbies channel spirit of '04 to combat 15-year hoodoo

The in-form Brumbies have their eyes on their first Super Rugby title in two decades as they prepare for a 2004 grand-final rematch against the Crusaders.

AAP

Brumbies full of respect for struggling Crusaders

The ACT Brumbies are wary of the lowly Crusaders ahead of their Heritage Round showdown with the 11-times Super Rugby champions in Canberra.

AAP

No Gamble as re-signing boosts Waratahs' finals hopes

NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is challenging Charlie Gamble to repay the faith and boost his side's flagging Super Rugby finals hopes against the Brumbies.

AAP

Force chase 'double points' in unlikely finals bid

Despite propping up the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, the Western Force have not given up hope of a finals berth as key players return against the Fijian Drua.

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Skipper McDermott wants to continue Reds' Super roll

After watching his team take down the Crusaders amongst fans in Christchurch, Reds skipper Tate McDermott says there's a big buzz about their Super prospects.

AAP

Reds hold off Crusaders to end 25-year Super drought

The Queensland Reds have won in Christchurch for the first time since 1999, defying the hosts' late surge to pip the Crusaders 33-28.

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Crusaders blood a Lion as Reds eye 25-year first

Former British and Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny will make his Crusaders debut as they look to continue a 25-year Christchurch stranglehold on the Reds.

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Table-topping Hurricanes wary of Waratahs ambush

The top-of-the-table Hurricanes are wary of the lowly NSW Waratahs' prospect of ambushing the Super Rugby Pacific pacesetters in Wellington.

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Rebels to face Blues following creditors' vote on club

The Rebels will enter their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues on Friday after a vote by creditors on a plan to save or liquidate the cash-strapped club.

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McReight headlines Reds changes for Christchurch trip

The Queensland Reds will hope the inclusion of Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight can lead them to victory in Christchurch for the first time since 1999.

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Rebels reeling after Crusaders hand out 39-0 thumping

The Crusaders have produced their best display of the Super Rugby Pacific season to beat the Melbourne Rebels 39-0 in Christchurch on Friday night.

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Extra sleep-ins for Force in bid to end away hoodoo

Western Force players have been afforded some extra sleep-ins ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.

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Rebels' administrator proposes Super club rescue deal

The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.

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Waratahs' injury curse complicates crucial Super run

All three of the NSW Waratahs' contracted hookers are sidelined, plus six other forwards, entering a crucial three-week stretch for the 2-6 Super Rugby side.

AAP

Melbourne Rebels lose Salakaia-Loto in Super blow

Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been ruled out with a fractured foot in a big loss for the Rebels, who face the Crusaders in Super Rugby action.

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