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Crusaders to keep name, despite backlash after NZ mosque attacks

  • The team will drop the knight and sword image from its logo at the end of this year
  • There has been a growing opinion that the name is offensive because of its association with the crusades waged by Christians against Muslims in the medieval period
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Canterbury Crusaders stars call for focus to be on grieving in aftermath of terror attacks

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New Zealand rugby team Canterbury Crusaders under pressure to change name after mosque shootings

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