His initial yellow card was upgraded to a red on review yesterday.
11:53am
The Hurricanes are still flying, the Chiefs bounced back, and Moana Pasifika enjoyed another win. It was slim pickings elsewhere, writes Patrick McKendry.
Monday 4:00pm
Crusaders prop Franks was sinbinned in the dying moments of the match when he took out Hurricanes forward Justin Sangster with a head high shoulder.
Monday 2:23pm
The defending champions have started their season with four losses in four weeks - and it might get worse, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Mar 17
The Crusaders have been beaten by the table-topping Hurricanes 14-10 to remain without a win this season.
Fri, Mar 15
With some big scalps already this year, Australia's teams look far more convincing than in the recent past.
Thu, Mar 14
Struggling defending champions face up to more bad news - their skipper has broken a finger and faces a long lay-off.
Wed, Mar 13
Analysis: Is first-five still the key tactician in rugby, or has halfback taken over? Cam Roigard's influence suggests the latter, writes Patrick McKendry.
Crusaders skipper Scott Barrett said they simply did not execute the game plan.
Sat, Mar 9
"I think we had 36 opportunities with the ball and 18 of them turned into errors and turnovers…we’re better than that," Penney said.
Wed, Mar 6
Former Crusader and Wales international Johnny McNicholl has left Scarlets and will return to Christchurch as an injury replacement.
Tue, Mar 5
The two Pacific rivals contributed to the match of the weekend in Melbourne but the Chiefs look increasingly ominous, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 4
The defending champions were humbled in Melbourne to go 0-2 for the season after opening loss to Chiefs.
Sun, Mar 3
The Chiefs got the job done in round one against the Crusaders but they didn't look the same without their first-five, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Feb 26
Re-match of last season's grand final goes down to the wire - and this time it was the Chiefs who took the spoils in a thriller.
Fri, Feb 23
George Bower to start in Super Rugby opener following knee reconstruction, with Crusaders fielding two former All Black props on the bench.
Thu, Feb 22
New Crusaders coach Rob Penney knew he faced a rebuilding job - Will Jordan's shoulder surgery means it just got tougher, writes Patrick McKendry.
Tue, Feb 20
The Crusaders have confirmed surgery on Jordan's shoulder injury means he's unavailable for selection during the season.
Shoulder injury which may require surgery could rule the free-running outside back out of the Super Rugby season.
Mon, Feb 19
The 12 franchise captains travelled to Auckland to celebrate season start but questions remain about the Rebels and Moana Pasifika, writes Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Feb 14
Former Wales Test fullback injures chest in first pre-season match and requires surgery in England.
Thu, Feb 8
The Super Rugby champions are preparing to fly out for two pre-season matches in chilly Ireland and England.
Wed, Jan 24
The Crusaders have been "blown away" by the support from the community for their annual long run to raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation.
Fri, Jan 19
Incoming All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson is likely to back McKenzie at first-five rather than the returning Barrett, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Jan 4
The Crusaders provided lunch for the contractors helping build their new home and Christchurch's brand new stadium.
December 14, 2023