Ronan O'Gara's Crusaders powered past NZ rivals the Highlanders 38-14 Friday to storm into the Super Rugby semi-finals and continue their drive to a third consecutive title.

THERE IS sufficient evidence to suggest that the international game as we know it in the southern hemisphere is under serious threat.

AUSTRALIAN attack coach Scott Johnson mocked New Zealand claims the Wallabies were attempting to spy on their training sessions yesterday by turning up to a team announcement dressed in camouflage clothing.