Crusaders rout Rebels to clinch top spot, Waratahs' play-off hopes all but over
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders ensured they will finish top of the table in Super Rugby after battering the Rebels on Saturday. Sevu Reece and Braydon Ennor plundered hat-tricks as the Crusaders pummelled...
All Blacks prop Owen Franks set to return for Super Rugby playoffs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will be without All Blacks' prop Owen Franks for their final Super Rugby matches against the Melbourne Rebels but should be fit for their playoff match. Their final regular season...
Ryan Crotty to make his 150th Crusaders appearance
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders 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 RugbyThe 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...
Jack Goodhue headlines trio of Crusaders penning new deals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have announced a trio of re-signings made for the 2020 Super Rugby season with All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue headling the signings. Goodhue joins lock Mitchell Dunshea and flanker...
Owen Franks ruled out for a month with injury
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders and All Blacks prop Owen Franks will remain on the sidelines for another month due to ongoing issues with his shoulder. The 31-year-old has been sidelined for the Crusaders...
41 players named for All Blacks foundation day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to lay the foundation for the international season ahead. A...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week: Round 8
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother round of Super Rugby has come and gone with the Sharks victory over the Lions one of the standout results of the round while the Blues claimed their fourth consecutive victory. Elsewhere the Jaguares...
Ma'a Nonu powers the Blues to victory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a game that included many milestones, it was Ma'a Nonu who was the pick of the players against the Waratahs. Israel Folau became the all-time top try scorer in Super Rugby history and Bernard Foley...
Crusaders punish ill-disciplined Brumbies in second half romp
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders put in a clinical second-half performance on their return to Christchurch against the Brumbies on Saturday scoring 33 second-half points after trailing the men from Canberra 0-7 at half time. Christian...
