Fijian Drua stun Crusaders with last-gasp penalty
2 months 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
2 months 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...
Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his NPC return
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his return to provincial rugby this weekend after being named on the Canterbury bench to face Manawatu in their NPC season opener. Heinz left the Crusaders...
Canterbury’s NPC squad announced for 2022 season
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Under 20 representatives George Bell, Seb Calder and Joel Lam are the three newcomers to Canterbury’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC squad. Lam (Burnside) will...
Crusaders team named for last regular season game against the Reds
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing to host their final regular season game this Friday night in Christchurch, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has today named his side to take on the Reds. There are eight changes...
Crusaders without five All Blacks for Fijian Drua clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for their inaugural clash with Fijian Drua, and it includes a number of changes from the team that ran out against the Brumbies in Canberra. George...
George Bell set to debut for the Crusaders in Perth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral All Blacks return for the Crusaders this week and Head Coach Scott Robertson has signalled an opportunity for emerging young talent to step up, as he named his side to face...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...
Crusaders team named for Round 1 of Super Rugby Aotearoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named his side to tackle the Highlanders in Round 1 of 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa, commencing on Friday. Two debutants – tighthead prop, Fletcher...
