The Christchurch-based Crusaders will host the Super Rugby final for a record eighth time after edging the Blues 21-14 to end the Blues’ one-year title reign.

The road to this year’s Super Rugby Pacific title runs through Christchurch. But, boy, did the Crusaders have to fight for their lives to reach another big dance. In a gripping dogfight that followed ...

The Blues have kept their defense of the Super Rugby title alive, beating the top-seeded Chiefs 20-19 Saturday with a try three minutes after the fulltime siren to advance to next week's semifinals.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The pieces of the playoffs puzzle in Super Rugby locked into place match by match during the last round of the regular season. The Hamilton-based Chiefs sealed ...

The Christchurch-based Crusaders will host the Super Rugby final for a record eighth time after edging the Blues 21-14 on Friday to end the Blues' one-year title reign. The Crusaders improved ...

History shows home advantage is a key factor in Super Rugby playoffs. The last-placed Highlanders gave the first-placed Chiefs an unexpectedly tough time Friday before losing 41-24.

The Christchurch-based Crusaders will host the Super Rugby final for a record eighth time after edging the Blues 21-14 to end the Blues’ one-year title reign. The Crusaders improved their winning ...

The Brumbies have now qualified for the playoffs in eight of the last nine full Super Rugby tournaments. They last qualified in first place in 2004, a year they went on to win the title.

The Christchurch-based Crusaders will host the Super Rugby final for a record eighth time after edging the Blues 21-14 to end the Blues’ one-year title reign. The Crusaders improved their winning ...

Super Rugby playoffs set: Chiefs and Blues to face off again. By STEVE McMORRAN, AP Sports Writer May 31, 2025. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The pieces of the playoffs puzzle in Super Rugby ...