www.sportal.co.nzThe latest Canterbury Crusaders news from sportal.co.nzen-auCopyright © 1999-2013 Sportal New Zealand Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:18 GMTSportsSportal RSS Feed Generatorhttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/carter-inspires-crusaders-to-desperate-win-237599A Crusaders team with a hint of play-offs fever is never beaten as a game Waratahs team learned when going down 22-23 in a thrilling contest at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.Lynn McConnellhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00143611-leadimage.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00143732-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersFri, 31 May 2013 11:24:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/no-pressure-on-mccaw-to-return-237400There are no guarantees that All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will be seen in Crusaders colours this season, according to head coach Todd Blackadder.Bob Schumacherhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00143194-leadimage.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00143360-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersThu, 30 May 2013 04:44:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/birds-time-to-soar-237399Towering lock Dominic Bird is determined not make the same mistake he did when last named as a starting lock for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition.Bob Schumacherhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00130210-leadimage.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00131689-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersThu, 30 May 2013 04:44:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/flynn-returns-for-crusaders-237370Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to his side for Friday's clash with the Waratahs in Sydney.Sportalhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00143110-leadimage.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00143283-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersThu, 30 May 2013 00:48:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/preview-crusaders-v-waratahs-237374Last week's loss to the Chiefs will mean the Crusaders will not be in any mood to do the Waratahs any favours at AMI Stadium on Friday.Lynn McConnellhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00143280-image.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00143285-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersThu, 30 May 2013 00:07:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/top-six-now-crusaders-priority-236983Crusaders attack coach Aaron Mauger concedes his team has little chance of heading off the Chiefs as the top New Zealand conference qualifier for the Super Rugby finals, but he is confident they will be one of the six teams in the play-offs.Bob Schumacherhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00142361-leadimage.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00142611-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersMon, 27 May 2013 04:55:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/cruden-hails-defensive-intensity-236626Chiefs first five-eighths Aaron Cruden praised his side's defensive efforts against the Crusaders in what he defined as the defensive benchmark for the side in 2013.Matiu Workmanhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00141650-leadimage.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00141971-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersFri, 24 May 2013 16:12:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/chiefs-secure-confidence-building-win-236573It was a moment that would test their resolve in a match that would summarise their season – and the Chiefs delivered.Matiu Workmanhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00141566-image.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00141893-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersFri, 24 May 2013 11:28:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/maiden-start-for-taylor-236324Hooker Codie Taylor was expecting to chalk up another appearance for his Sydenham club this weekend.Bob Schumacherhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00140956-leadimage.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00141339-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersThu, 23 May 2013 01:28:00 GMThttp://sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/crusaders-call-on-rookies-236325The Crusaders go into their vital Super round 15 match against the table-topping Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday night with two of their front-rowers starting for the first time and with one on debut.Bob Schumacherhttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/LeadImage/00140958-leadimage.jpghttp://sportal.com.au/Site/_content/thumbnail/00141343-thumbnail.jpgSports, CrusadersThu, 23 May 2013 01:25:00 GMT