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The Crusaders are a New Zealand rugby union team based in Christchurch that competes in the Super 14 (formerly the Super 12). They are the most successful team in Super Rugby history. The franchise represents the Buller, Canterbury, Mid-Canterbury, South Canterbury, Tasman, and West Coast provincial rugby unions. It was formed in 1996 to represent the upper South Island of New Zealand in the Super 12. Between 1996 and 2005, the team won the Super 12 title five times, in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, and 2005. As a result of winning their fifth Super 12 title, the Crusaders were given the trophy permanently. In 2006, the Crusaders hosted the Hurricanes in the inaugural Super 14 final and won 19–12. The team's colours are red, black and white and their home ground is AMI Stadium. (more...)

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