Havili & Blackadder ruled out for the season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will have to continue their aimed unbeaten run in Super Rugby Aotearoa without the services of vice-captain David Havili and flanker Ethan Blackadder, who have both been ruled out for the...
Next In Line? The Race For The All Black Second Row
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster begins his tenure as the new All Blacks' head coach with just 28% of the players in New Zealand saying that the long-term All Blacks assistant coach had been the right choice to replace...
Team News: David Havili starts at fullback for the Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders head to Dunedin tomorrow ahead of their round four match against the Highlanders on Saturday which will be the first time the two sides clash since 2018 after the 2019 match was abandoned. Crusaders...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 3 - Top Stats Performers: points scored, tackles made, metres gained and more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa continued to deliver the goods with a thrilling round three this past weekend. The pick of the two games was, without doubt, the ever-impressive Blues edging out a spirited Highlanders...
Highlights: Crusaders v Chiefs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders survived a late fightback by the Chiefs but managed to hold on to the win. Will Jordan scores a brace and Cullen Grace puts in a huge shift
Crusaders hold off Chiefs in Christchurch
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders made it back-to-back wins to start the Super Rugby Aotearoa season with an 18-13 victory over the Chiefs on Sunday. Will Jordan scored tries either side of half-time for the Crusaders...
Potential North v South Island Teams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Friday that a North Island versus South Island rugby match will go ahead with the clash doubling as an All Blacks trial. The inter-island match was...
Team News: Crusaders and Chiefs Line Ups For Round 3 Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders return to Orangetheory Stadium this weekend for their first home game since March, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged line up to take on the Chiefs. Codie...
Five Reasons Why Round Two Of Super Rugby Aotearoa Will Be Even Better Than Round One
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a blockbuster opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, New Zealand prepares for round two of the competition with the second round of action promising to better the spills and thrills of the first. The...
Rising Stars Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Aotearoa about to kick off, we take a look at ten youngsters, two from each of the five New Zealand franchises who will be great value during the 10 rounds of action. Caleb...
