Canterbury

MacDonald to join Crusaders coaching staff

Former All Blacks fullback Leon MacDonald will rejoin the Canterbury Crusaders as assistant coach next season, the Super Rugby team said on Tuesday.

Crotty, Taylor return from head injuries

All Blacks inside centre Ryan Crotty and hooker Codie Taylor have been cleared to play for Canterbury in New Zealand's provincial championship this weekend before they return to the national side on Sunday.

Weekend Round Up

Barrett signs on for another 3 years:   Hurricanes and All Black star Beauden Barrett has signed with the NZRU for a further 3 years.    All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Dominance Continues:   The...

Mitre10 Highlights: Canterbury Vs Tasman Makos (Round 2)

Weekly Round Up

Auckland grab first win   Auckland got their season on track after claiming a 37-15 victory over Northland at Eden Park today.   The game was riddled by injuries for Northland with...

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

Knights sign Australian international Beau Robinson   Former Reds and Australia international back-row Beau Robinson has signed a one-year contract with RFU Championship side Doncaster Knights.   "Our...

Winners & losers of the weekend

Winners   Bayonne A happy return to life in the Top 14 for the Basque based side as they toppled French giants Toulon in an impressive victory. After a tight 1st half which saw the sides level...

Mitre 10 Highlights: Canterbury v Auckland (Round 1)

Dan Carter

Major teams: Canterbury, Crusaders, Perpignan, Racing Métro Country: New Zealand Test span: 2003-15 Test caps: 112 (106 starts) Test points: 1,598 (29T, 293C, 281P, 8DG)LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: ...

Wilson Whineray

Major teams: Canterbury, Waikato, Auckland Country: New Zealand Test span: 1957-65 Test caps: 32 (32 starts) Test points: 6 (2T)Sir Wilson Whineray was that rugby rarity, a loosehead who had scrummaging...