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![Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025
The Crusaders will break with tradition this season, naming a back as captain.
![Revealed: Crusaders to announce new captain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Revealed: Crusaders to announce new captain
Scott Barrett's replacement will be announced on Wednesday.
!['It means everything': Julian Savea on brother Ardie's Moana Pasifika arrival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'It means everything': Julian Savea on brother Ardie's Moana Pasifika arrival
The former All Black aims to transform Moana into a Super Rugby force in 2025.
![Super Rugby 2025 squads: Payton Spencer named as Blues' revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Super Rugby 2025 squads: Payton Spencer named as Blues' revealed
It's the unofficial start of the new Super Rugby season.
![Sevens great Kelly Brazier returns to Chiefs Manawa for 2025 season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sevens great Kelly Brazier returns to Chiefs Manawa for 2025 season
The serial winner returns to the Chiefs after a stint away.
!['Where I want to be': NZ icon Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs with Blues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Where I want to be': NZ icon Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs with Blues
Arguably the women's Goat, she's set to add another chapter by signing with the Blues.
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![Dominant Ireland down Scotland, eye Grand Slam triumph](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dominant Ireland down Scotland, eye Grand Slam triumph
Ireland's 11th straight win over Scotland keeps their Grand Slam hopes alive.
![Phil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Phil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest story
OPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.
![Gregor Paul: The All Blacks who must make a Super Rugby statement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks who must make a Super Rugby statement
OPINION: Scott Barrett needs to remind his peers of why he's ABs captain.
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![Ten capped All Blacks named in XV squad to head north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ten capped All Blacks named in XV squad to head north
Clayton McMillan's 29-player squad has been named.
![Crusaders confirm signing of 'world-class' James O'Connor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Crusaders confirm signing of 'world-class' James O'Connor
'My whole career I’ve heard so much about the Crusaders culture and innovation.'
![Former Wallabies playmaker in talks with Crusaders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Former Wallabies playmaker in talks with Crusaders
The Crusaders look to have found a short-term solution to their issues at first five.