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...
'Fakatava cannot carry you': Ex-All Black's message to the Highlanders pack
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEx-All Black great Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on the Highlanders’ tight five in the wake of the 60-20 defeat at the hands of the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. Facing a...
Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...
'The best I've seen him play': How McKenzie stole the show vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks greats Israel Dagg and Justin Marshall have praised Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie for his scintillating performance in the No. 10 jersey on Friday. If...
Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin. The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 1: Every Try Scored During the 2022 Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby returns tomorrow, starting with a New Zealand derby between the reigning champion Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night. The rematch of last year’s semifinal...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins. The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 8: Teams who've won the most matches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the teams who've won the most matches in Super Rugby. Crusaders (276 wins) Unsurprisingly, the Crusaders have won the most matches in Super Rugby, having also...
