Stats & Facts: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Crusaders welcome an All Blacks front row for the first time this season, with Codie Taylor and Owen Franks returning to the run-on side, the Highlanders also have news...
Crusaders' halfback Bryn Hall recommits
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have continued to shape their squad with halfback Bryn Hall re-committing to the franchise until the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season. Hall's decision to re-sign with the Canterbury-based...
All Blacks ace Ben Smith back and '100 per cent' fit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and the Highlanders have been boosted by Ben Smith's imminent return to Super Rugby action this week. Ben Smith will return from almost seven weeks out when the Highlanders...
Scott Barrett named Crusaders Player of the Year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders lock Scott Barrett has been named the 2019 Player of the Year, at the club's annual awards dinner held at Christchurch Casino’s Sixty6 on Peterborough on Tuesday night. Awards...
All Black prop Joe Moody returns for the Crusaders
7 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
7 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...
Last-gasp Hunt rescues Crusaders, Reds beat spirited Sunwolves
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks were leading the Super Rugby champions when the final hooter sounded, but Mitch Hunt's late intervention denied them. Mitch Hunt rescued the Crusaders with a last-gasp...
Crusaders v Sharks | Super Rugby 2019 Rd 12 Highlights
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fantastic performance from the Sharks as they ended a 25-game Crusaders' home winning run. The Sharks opted for points at every opportunity with Curwin Bosch slotting 7 penalties from the tee, missing...
Mitchell Clutch Hunt Denies The Sharks A Rare Victory In Christchurch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the All Blacks require another Stephen Donald moment at the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year, Steve Hansen maybe tempted to turn to Mitchell Hunt. The Crusaders' first five produced another...
All Blacks Captain Kieran Read Set For Super Rugby Milestone
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Kieran Read will reach yet another milestone against the Sharks in Christchurch this weekend as he is set to lead the team out in what will be his 150th Super Rugby match. The...
