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 ...

Crusaders team to face the Blues. The Crusaders will be without All Black Tamaiti Williams when they host the Blues on Friday night, with the loosehead prop unavailable due to a k ...

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Super Rugby champions since the competition began in 1996 (home team in CAPS): Year Champions Runners-up ...

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 most competitive Super Rugby season for many years goes down to the wire this weekend when three teams, including the defending champion Auckland Blues, battle it out for the last remaining ...

Since its inception in 1996, Super Rugby has seen various champions, including the dominant Crusaders and Blues. Over the ...

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.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — 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 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.