Luke Romano rugby player
Luke Romano rugby player

Luke Romano

16th Feb 1986 1.99m/119kg No 4 Lock

Who can the All Blacks turn to replace Brodie Retallick?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks' draw with the Springboks in round two of the Rugby Championship came at a costly price with the All Blacks losing their premier second-rower, Brodie Retallick to injury.   Retallick...

Two changes to the Crusaders starting line up for the Super Rugby Final

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders are preparing for a historic Super Rugby Final on Saturday when they host the Jaguares in Christchurch.  Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a consistent run-on side from...

Jordan Taufua set to become the first Pacific Islander to notch up 100 games for the Crusaders

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The Crusaders have named their side to face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Semi Final on Saturday with Head Coach Scott Robertson naming an unchanged side from the team that took the field in...

Ryan Crotty to make his 150th Crusaders appearance

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders Vice-Captain Ryan Crotty is set to bring up his 150th Super Rugby game this weekend, as the side prepares for their final home game of the regular season against the Rebels. The West Stand at...

All Black prop Joe Moody returns for the Crusaders

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders have returned from two weeks on the road to host the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday.    All of the changes to the side this week are in the forward pack, including the return...

All Blacks Captain Kieran Read Set For Super Rugby Milestone

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain Kieran Read will reach yet another milestone against the Sharks in Christchurch this weekend as he is set to lead the team out in what will be his 150th Super Rugby match.     The...

Crusaders and Waratahs to pay their respects in Sydney

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders and Waratahs will pay their respects to the victims of last Friday's tragic events in Christchurch, before their Super Rugby match in Sydney on Saturday night.    Both...

2018 New Zealand Rugby Award Winners

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

• Kendra Cocksedge dominates awards taking Player of the Year, Women’s Player of the Year and Fiao’o Faamausili Medal• Black Ferns Sevens win first ever adidas New Zealand Team of...

Test Players Missing This Weekend

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Test Rugby returns to the Northern Hemisphere this weekend!   Although the November Test window is not officially underway just yet we are treated to a few mouth-watering encounters this weekend.   Unfortunately,...

Strong Crusaders squad confirmed for 2019

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders squad for 2019 has been named, and will feature five new players for the Super Rugby season. Head Coach Scott Robertson, alongside Assistant Coach Brad Mooar and Forwards Coach Jason...