Head Coach Rob Penney on the 2024 Crusaders Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 squad is out and it’s huge. International heavyweights flying in alongside legends of the game returning to home turf, peripheral new talent finally on the roster and some big names back...
Wales legend joins the Crusaders in the land of the long white cloud
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Leigh Halfpenny has signed with the franchise for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 34-year-old is a legend of international rugby, having played more than 100 matches for...
A World First For Munster Rugby And Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the Crusaders are set to create history in 2024 with a world-first ‘Clash of Champions’ game on Saturday, February 3 (5pm). The New Zealand franchise secured their seventh...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...
Israel Folau and Charles Piutau will return to test rugby in July with Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Kefu has included former Wallaby outside back Israel Folau and...
REPORTS: Wallabies star Folau seals rugby return with two-year Japanese deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau has joined NTT Communications in the Japanese Top League, having signed a contract on Friday. The 32-year-old will reportedly...
Waratahs set to announce new coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs are set to formally announce their new Head Coach later this week with all indications pointing to current LA Giltinis boss, Darren Coleman. It is understood that...
Waratahs players speak ahead of Crusaders clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs face a daunting prospect this weekend as they take on the mighty Crusaders in Super Rugby Trans Tasman. The Waratahs are in something of a rebuilding phase after a terrible...
Tahs tackle Canes in Sydney
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second game of the round will take the shape of the struggling Waratahs taking on the Hurricanes. The Tahs had something akin to a disastrous season in Super Rugby AU...
Crusaders stunned by Highlanders, Waratahs lose again in dramatic finish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Super Rugby loss came as a significant shock to the Crusaders, but it was a familiar feeling for Waratahs as they fell short again. The Crusaders suffered a surprise first defeat of the Super...
