Brodie McAlister re-signs with Crusaders until 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie McAlister has re-signed with the Crusaders, adding depth and maturity to an already strong 2023 line up. The 25-year-old has impressed since his fulltime Super Rugby selection in...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his NPC return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his return to provincial rugby this weekend after being named on the Canterbury bench to face Manawatu in their NPC season opener. Heinz left the Crusaders...
Canterbury’s NPC squad announced for 2022 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Under 20 representatives George Bell, Seb Calder and Joel Lam are the three newcomers to Canterbury’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC squad. Lam (Burnside) will...
Scott Robertson names a largely unchanged team for his 100th game in charge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson is taking a largely unchanged lineup into Friday night’s massive Semi-Final clash against the Chiefs in Christchurch. With openside flanker Ethan Blackadder...
George Bower to play his 50th as Crusaders name side for Reds clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will face the Reds in the first Quarter Final of Super Rugby Pacific this Friday night, when they host the Queenslanders for a consecutive week at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch.The...
Crusaders defeat Reds in Christchurch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have fallen 28-15 to the Crusaders in their final Super Rugby Pacific regular season fixture at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. The hosts dominated the opening half to take...
Crusaders team named for last regular season game against the Reds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing to host their final regular season game this Friday night in Christchurch, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has today named his side to take on the Reds. There are eight changes...
Four front rowers commit to Canterbury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury’s scrum will continue with steel and stability, with four front row forwards all committing their futures to the region. Sydenham’s Brodie McAlister has signed on to the...
Zach Gallagher to debut for the Crusaders against the Highlanders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing to welcome fans back to Orangetheory Stadium this Friday night, when they host the Highlanders in Round 7 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. While there are only a few changes...