Crusaders news

All Blacks captain Kieran Read in the gun for neck tackle against Springboks

Today at 04:15 - A South African rugby critic is turning the heat on All Black captain Kieran Read, accusing him of a clear professional foul around the neck....

Aaron Smith reveals what Kieran Read said amid early Bok onslaught

Yesterday at 08:40 - Aaron Smith has revealed what All Black captain Kieran Read told his team in during the first minutes of his side opening Rugby World Cup match in Yokohama....

'The league scouts were very, very interested in him' - Why Richie Mo'unga became an All Blacks instead of an NRL star

21/09/2019 04:59 - If it weren't for the guidance of Richie Mo'unga's high school coaches, the All Blacks flyhalf could well be plying his trade in the NRL instead of at the World Cup....

Ireland announce side for Scotland showdown

20/09/2019 08:54 - Rory Best will captain Ireland in their Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland, with eight of the starting XV making their tournament bow....

Super Rugby: Ngane Punivai points to opportunity for game-time behind move south

20/09/2019 01:21 - Crusader Ngane Punivai didn't need to look far for advice when weighing up a shift south to the Highlanders....

2019 Rugby World Cup: Richie Mo'unga reveals fears of missing the World Cup after Bledisloe Cup injury

19/09/2019 07:36 - 'This is going to be tough, ' thought All Blacks first five after untimely injury....

Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #181

18/09/2019 14:03 - Where are Castleford's medals? Who did Leigh make an ambitious bid for? Which Hull forward is off to France? Find out on in the gossip column. [Read more...]...

The experts' tips for success in Japan

18/09/2019 13:08 - Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan.     &......

Duo stick with North Wales

17/09/2019 09:02 - North Wales pair Elliott Jenkins and Dave Eccleston have signed new deals for the 2020 season. [Read more...]...