Preview: Chiefs vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs are on an eight-game winning streak, currently unbeaten in Super Rugby Pacific ’23, and when they played Crusaders in Christchurch at the start of the season they lost. For many in the...
Crusaders match preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back in Melbourne for Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific ’23. It’s the Rebels at AAMI Park and our last trip over the ditch save a potential finals match-up. We’re...
Barrett, Goodhue and Grace Return for Rebels Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to face the Rebels in Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific ’23. The team flew to Melbourne on Wednesday ready to face the locals at AAMI Park for the first time...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders with last-gasp penalty
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders in front of a passionate home crowd...
Crusaders name their team to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji on Saturday afternoon as we enter Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific 2023. The Drua are celebrating a full season of home games...
Scott Barrett re-signs with NZR, Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks forward Scott Barrett is set to continue building his legacy in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025. The Crusaders captain has put pen to paper on...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...