Wellington, March 20 NZPA - It was a long way from the vintage Crusaders but they still had too many weapons for the Lions in a 46-19 Super 14 rugby win in Christchurch today.

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - Five All Blacks have been demoted from the starting 15 while Chris Jack looks set to be injected back into Super 14 rugby when the Crusaders host the struggling Lions in Christchurch on Saturday.

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - Crusaders team named today to play the Lions in a Super 14 rugby match at Christchurch on Saturday:

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - Updated Super 14 rugby teams for fifth round matches this weekend (NZ times):-

FRIDAY

Chiefs v Crusaders, Hamilton, 7.35pm

Auckland, March 10 NZPA - All Black lock Isaac Ross makes his return as one of two changes to the Crusaders' starting line-up to face the Chiefs in a Super 14 rugby match in Hamilton on Friday night.

Wellington, March 10 NZPA - Crusaders team to play the Chiefs in a Super 14 rugby match on Friday at Hamilton:

Sydney, March 7 NZPA - Famine almost exclusively followed feast for New Zealand's Super 14 rugby teams as the Chiefs, Hurricanes, Highlanders and Blues were forced to digest unpalatable fourth round outcomes.

Wellington, March 7 NZPA - Results and standings after the fourth round of the Super 14 rugby championship:

FRIDAY

Wellington, March 6 NZPA - Result of a Super 14 rugby match at AMI Stadium in Christchurch tonight:

Crusaders 33 (George Whitelock, Ryan Crotty, Robbie Fruean tries; Daniel Carter 4 pen, 3 con) Blues 20 (Alby Mathewson try; Stephen Brett 4 pen, dropped goal). Halftime: 16-15.

Wellington, March 6 NZPA - The Crusaders finally broke the shackles to beat the Blues 33-20 in a fiercely fought Super 14 rugby match in Christchurch tonight.