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...
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...
Crusaders without five All Blacks for Fijian Drua clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for their inaugural clash with Fijian Drua, and it includes a number of changes from the team that ran out against the Brumbies in Canberra. George...
George Bell set to debut for the Crusaders in Perth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral All Blacks return for the Crusaders this week and Head Coach Scott Robertson has signalled an opportunity for emerging young talent to step up, as he named his side to face...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...
Crusaders team named for Round 1 of Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named his side to tackle the Highlanders in Round 1 of 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa, commencing on Friday. Two debutants – tighthead prop, Fletcher...
2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperience and continuity run through the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads announced today with just 26 rookies across New Zealand’s five clubs and just nine player transfers. The...
Four Players Promoted From The Crusaders Academy For 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has unveiled his 38-man squad for the 2021 Super Rugby season and the club’s development pathway is highlighted, with all four new recruits having progressed...
