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Wales' full back Leigh Halfpenny takes part in the Captain's Run at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo on October 31, 2019, a day before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup bronze final against New Zealand. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Halfpenny super chuffed to join Crusaders

Leigh Halfpenny is relishing the chance to play for the Crusaders as the defending Super Rugby champions confirmed that the Welsh star has signed a one-year deal.

Leigh Halfpenny Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Wales star set to join Kiwi giants

Welsh utility back Leigh Halfpenny is reportedly set to join defending Super Rugby champions Crusaders for the 2024 season.

New South Wales Waratah's winger Rob Horne (C) is tackled by Canterbury Crusaders players Daniel Carter (L) and Ryan Crotty (R) during the Super 15 rugby union final in Sydney on August 2, 2014. AFP PHOTO/William WEST --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE-- (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

Former All Black rejoins Crusaders

In a major coup for New Zealand rugby, the Crusaders have re-signed one of the Super Rugby outfit’s all-time backline stars.

New Zealand's Julian Savea (R) breaks the tackle from Australia's Nick Frisby (L) and Henry Speight (back L)during the third rugby Bledisloe Cup Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and Australia at Eden Park in Auckland on October 22, 2016.

New Zealand’s ‘Bus’ on the move

Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea, the joint record try-scorer in Super Rugby history, has secured a new club for the 2024 season.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and Japan coach Jamie Joseph

Highlanders bring back prodigal son

The Highlanders have announced that outgoing Japan head coach Jamie Joseph will be returning to the Super Rugby Pacific side in a newly-created role next season.

On this day: Sharks stun Reds Down Under

On 21 July 2012, Frederic Michalak shone with the boot as the Sharks outscored the Reds three tries to one in a thrilling Super Rugby qualifier in Brisbane.

Boks rue ‘poor start’ at Mount Smart

Head coach Jacques Nienaber lamented the Springboks’ hesitant opening minutes of a crushing defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Former All Black gets Pasifika coaching gig

In a major coup for Moana Pasifika, the Super Rugby Pacific outfit has added one of New Zealand rugby’s all-time greats to its staff.

All Blacks Coach Ian Foster (L) and Fiji coach Vern Cotter. All Blacks v Fiji, Steinlager Series, international rugby union test match. Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Saturday 10 July 2021.

Blues poach former Test coach

The Blues on Monday named former Scotland and Fiji national coach Vern Cotter the new head coach of the Super Rugby side on a two-season deal.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Munster celebrate after winning the Grand Final during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Munster to host ‘Clash of Champions’

Munster have officially announced that they will host the Crusaders in a world-first Clash of Champions match between the northern and southern hemisphere title-holders.