Brad Mooar returns to the Crusaders
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBrad Mooar is making a return to the Crusaders Assistant Coach position, signing on until 2026. Mooar was part of the coaching crew from 2015 to 2019, when Crusaders began their unbroken...
James O'Connor is one of the new faces in the Crusaders squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWith less than 100 days until the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season, the Crusaders are thrilled to unveil its 38-strong squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition, featuring eight players...
Latest Super Rugby Pacific Player News
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season teams are finalising their player rosters Moana Pasifika Ardie Savea [pictured above] has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and...
Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...
Dom Gardiner Extends stay with the Crusaders
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDominic Gardiner has committed to the Crusaders through to 2027, shoring up the forwards pack for at least another three seasons. Crusader #261 debuted in 2022 in a win against Moana Pasifika....
Crusaders sign former Reds playmaker James O'Connor
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have officially announced the signing of former Reds playmaker James O'Connor for the 2025 season. O'Connor's departure from the Reds was announced last month for 'an overseas team' after...
Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...
Fainga’anuku set to return to Crusaders in 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are excited to confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return to the franchise for the 2026 season on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old was a star of the Crusaders back line since his...
Reihana commits to the Crusaders
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRivez Reihana has committed to the Crusaders for another two seasons. The 24-year-old joined the Crusaders for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting in Round 1 against the Chiefs – a team...
