Christchurch residents are asked if the Crusaders Super Rugby team should change its name. A petition calling for the Crusaders not to rename the rugby franchise following the Christchurch terror attack has garnered almost 25,000 signatures. Martin Hunter/Photosport Crusaders fans are passionate about their club, but will have to accept major changes from next season. Lifelong Crusaders fan Shane Cannons, who set up the petition, said a name change would be a "knee-jerk reaction" and a "bitter pill to swallow". Iain McGregor/Stuff Petition organiser Shane Cannons believes changing the club's name would be a "knee-jerk reaction".

Source: Stuff April 08, 2019 06:45 UTC