In the wake of the terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques on Friday, the suitability of the Crusaders name is being questioned. Concerns around the sensitivity of the Crusaders name are growing following the Christchurch mosque shootings. To most people in Canterbury, the name Crusaders means a champion rugby team who has won more Super Rugby titles than any other side. GETTY IMAGES The Crusaders have a proud history over 23 years in Super Rugby and the brand is immensely popular in Canterbury. Saturday night's scheduled Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Highlanders in Dunedin has been canned as a way of showing respect to the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attacks.

Source: Stuff March 16, 2019 04:41 UTC