Two injury-enforced changes for the Crusaders clash with the Hurricanes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team to play the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday, and there are just two injury-enforced changes from the starting side that defeated the Blues...
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...
Team News: Crusaders and Blues confirm their line ups
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson and Leon MacDonald have confirmed their line ups for the top of the table Super Rugby Aotearoa clash on Saturday with the Blues travelling to Christchurch to tackle the Crusaders. The...
The Crusaders v Blues Fixture: One of New Zealand Rugby's Proudest Traditions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see what has become known to be one the great clashes in global provincial rugby when the Crusaders take on the Blues in Christchurch. It is a rivalry steeped in over one hundred...
Super Rugby Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend saw the return of Super Rugby in Australia while New Zealand enjoyed their fourth consecutive weekend of live rugby. The action kicked off in Brisbane with James O'Connor's late...
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...
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...
Visitors open Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with bonus point
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders blitzed the Hurricanes 39-25 to open their Super Rugby Aotearoa season in ruthless fashion. Visitors the Crusaders ran in five tries to one to claim the bonus point at Sky Stadium in...
Rising Star | The 22-year-old who could be ready to take over from Ben Smith
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby is back in full swing in New Zealand with capacity crowds and exhilarating action in Super Rugby. The return of rugby to our screens also sees the return of a number of talking points...
