Codie Taylor

Crusaders without five All Blacks for Fijian Drua clash

Crusaders 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...

Rib injury sidelines Crusaders hooker Codie Taylor

Hooker Codie Taylor has been ruled out of the Crusaders' match against the Fijian Drua in Christchurch on Friday night.   The Crusaders confirmed the news on Monday stating that Taylor suffered...

All Black hooker produces one of the worst lineout throws you will ever see

Nobody is perfect.   Codie Taylor proved as much against the Brumbies on Friday.    The 66 test All Blacks hooker produced one of the worst lineout throws you will ever see as he managed...

Scott Barrett returns for the Crusaders as they name strong side to face the Brumbies

  The return of Captain Scott Barrett and Vice-Captain Codie Taylor are among five changes to the Crusaders starting side to face the Brumbies, in what promises to be a huge Trans-Tasman...

George Bell set to debut for the Crusaders in Perth

Several 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...

Zach Gallagher to debut for the Crusaders against the Highlanders

The 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...

Catch up with Codie Taylor

Codie Taylor latest All Black to ink long-term deal

All Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the latest top player to recommit long term to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), inking a deal through to 2025.   30-year-old Taylor has...

The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads

Returning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today.     CLICK HERE TO VIEW...

IRE vs NZ: top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more

A cracking contest in Dublin saw the All Blacks fall to the Irish 29-20. It was a game characterised by powerful physicality while the guts, determination and ferocity of Johnny Sexton’s charges...