Ethan Blackadder re-signs for Crusaders to 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEthan Blackadder has re-signed with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby until 2025. Blackadder joined the Crusaders in 2018 as Crusader #220 and has since been part of five title winning...
“Scott Barrett’s captaincy was incredible.” - Robertson
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders' dominance over the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific has extended to 17 wins in 18 games after Saturday's 15-3 win in Christchurch. Lineout issues came back to haunt the Blues in the manner of last...
Dalton Papali'i suspended for 3 weeks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee reviewed the red card for Dalton Papali'i of the Blues for contravening Law 9.13: A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, during a Super...
Explained: Super Rugby Playoff Permutations after Round 11
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs extended their franchise record of consecutive victories to ten with a 52-28 crushing of the Highlanders in Dunedin. The Crusaders looked ominous in their destruction of the Force in Christchurch...
Julian Savea on brink of historic record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes wing Julian Savea is one try away from being the most prolific try scorer in Super Rugby Pacific history. He will have the chance to make the record his own with the Hurricanes still to play...
Will Jordan Returns for Force Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their team to face the Western Force in Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific. Afternoon footy is back at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, as is playmaker and crowd...
Damian McKenzie re-signs with NZR, Chiefs & Waikato
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLess than 24 hours after McKenzie helped the Gallagher Chiefs extend their winning streak to nine games in DHL Super Rugby Pacific, the 28-year-old has shown how much success in New Zealand means to him...