In the aftermath of the 15 March 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch , New Zealand which killed 51 people and injured 50 more by Australia-born terrorist Brenton Harrison Tarrant , the Crusaders considered the idea changing the team name because the symbolism and imagery was considered to be " offensive to some in the community due to its association with the religious Crusades between Christians and Muslims " according to New Zealand Rugby Executive Steve Tew but ultimately though it was kept and remained unchanged for the 2020 season
Christchurch mosque shootings
Christchurch mosque shootings
Crusaders (rugby union)