Christie played eight matches for the Māori All Blacks, 29 matches for the Highlanders and 73 for Tasman.
Health
Wed, Aug 27
The Crusaders will have the honour of playing in the first competitive match at Te Kaha, with four other matches scheduled there for Anzac weekend.
Rugby
Mon, Aug 11
Analysis: The Chiefs will be joined in the Super playoffs by fellow Kiwi sides the Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues and all four hit form at the weekend, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Jun 1
All Blacks and Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot talks to 1News about being dropped on last year's tour and the extent of his painful Super Rugby season.
Thu, May 29
Days after Will Jordan's knee injury diagnosis, All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett and prop Fletcher Newell are both ruled out for up to two weeks.
Wed, May 14
The Chiefs hope to get Damian McKenzie back for their crunch game against the Crusaders, but will have to tighten up defence in Christchurch.
Tue, May 6
A late try in a thrilling match in Dunedin has helped Moana Pasifika to their first ever win over the Highlanders.
Sun, May 4
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens says he could have been permanently paralysed but is back on the field after six months of recovery.
Analysis: The Crusaders look ominous again after refining their scrum and defence into offensive weapons, writes Patrick McKendry.
Tue, Apr 29
Blues' Super Rugby defeat to the Reds in Brisbane dropped them to ninth and provoked a strong reaction from head coach Vern Cotter today.
Mon, Apr 28
The loose forward was given a ban of three weeks, which may be reduced to two, for the offence as an opposition player scored a try.
Wed, Apr 9
Fewer stoppages, more points and a more engaged audience – the 'proof' that this year's Super Rugby competition is a standout.
Tue, Apr 8
Analysis: The defending champs got home by a point at Eden Park as the Crusaders reaped the benefits of an improved defensive display against the Drua.
Mon, Apr 7
Analysis: The breakthrough victory in Christchurch was a long time coming, and it was built on Crusaders-like fundamentals, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 31
De Groot has been out of sorts for the Highlanders, but coach Jamie Joseph says he just requires a rest due to the prop's big year ahead.
Wed, Mar 26
Analysis: Both Auckland-based teams are struggling for wins, but underdogs Moana Pasifika have impressed with their resolve, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 24
The Crusaders will arrive at Eden Park on Saturday full of confidence in their attacking game, writes Patrick McKendry in his Super Rugby Pacific wrap of the week.
Mon, Mar 17
A high tackle by the Hurricanes in the dying moments went unpunished and they went on to pick up just their second win of the Super Rugby season.
Fri, Mar 14
Analysis: The Super Rugby Pacific upsets continue, as does the defending champions' penchant for poor decision making. Patrick McKendry wraps up round four.
Mon, Mar 10
Analysis: Beauden Barrett plays halfback, the Chiefs lose Damian McKenzie and Moana Pasifika feature in another heartbreaker. Patrick McKendry wraps the Super Rugby Pacific action.
Mon, Mar 3
1News sports writer Patrick McKendry looks at the weekend's Super Rugby action including a Blues collapse in Dunedin and a Chiefs' demolition in Hamilton.
Mon, Feb 24
The Blues prop said the defending champions' forwards let themselves down at Eden Park and the setback was a 'wake-up call'.
Tue, Feb 18
1News sports writer Patrick McKendry runs the rule over DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025's opening weekend which was high on quality and entertainment.
Mon, Feb 17
Analysis: The Blues or the Chiefs? Or a wildcard from Australia? Patrick McKendry runs the rule over the Kiwi chances in Super Rugby Pacific.
Wed, Feb 12
Head coach Jamie Joseph's appointed a back and a forward for the Dunedin-based team's leadership roles.
Mon, Jan 20
