The last time a team won three titles in a row was the Crusaders as well between 1998 & 2000, where Wayne Smith led them to two championships before taking up a role with the All Blacks, Robbie Deans would then claim the third title in 2000 beginning one of the most successful periods in the franchise's history.
Between 1998 and 2000, the Crusaders last won three titles consecutively under Wayne Smith's leadership with two championships. Following this, Robbie Deans claimed the third title in 2000, which was a significant milestone for the franchise.