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• "Magic Atmosphere": Christchurch's New Stadium Revitalizes City Center After Super Round

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Christchurch’s new One New Zealand Stadium (Te Kaha) has passed its first major test with flying colors. A three-day "rugby extravaganza" saw approximately 75,000 fans attend five...

• Hurricanes Dominate Brumbies in Christchurch as Blues Survive Dramatic Reds Comeback via Extra-Time Penalty

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The Hurricanes surged to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder following a clinical seven-try demolition of the Brumbies at One NZ Stadium. In the evening’s second fixture, Bea...

• Crusaders Inaugurate Te Kaha with Dominant Bonus-Point Victory Over Waratahs

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Sports

  A new era for Canterbury rugby began in familiar fashion as the Crusaders secured a 35-20 win over the NSW Waratahs, marking the long-awaited return to a permanent home in Christch...

• Final Ride: Crusaders Retire Iconic Horse Ritual for Move to Central City Stadium

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Sports

  After three decades of thundering hooves and the dramatic swell of "Conquest of Paradise," the Crusaders have confirmed that horses will no longer feature at their home games. The...

• Crusaders Outclass Fijian Drua with 11-Try Blitz in Christchurch Farewell

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The Crusaders delivered a masterclass in power and precision, defeating the Fijian Drua 69-26 in their final appearance at Apollo Project Stadium. All Black hooker Codie Taylor cel...

• All Black Prop Tamaiti Williams Sidelined as Serious Spinal Infection Ends Super Rugby Season

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Crusaders and New Zealand prop Tamaiti Williams has been hospitalized with a serious back infection, officially ending his 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The 25-year-old was di...