Crusaders to hold independent review of team name, branding


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Canterbury Crusaders said on Wednesday they have tasked a research company with carrying out an independent review of their branding and team name in the wake of last month's mass shooting at two Christchurch mosques that left 50 people dead.

The Crusaders name and branding, with a sword-wielding knight as the team's logo, has been questioned as to its appropriateness given its potential link to the medieval religious wars between Christians and Muslims.

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