Blackadder ruled out for the rest of the year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders medical team has provided the following update on Ethan Blackadder's shoulder injury, sustained during the Quarter Final against the Reds last Friday night: After further imaging...
Scott Robertson names a largely unchanged team for his 100th game in charge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson is taking a largely unchanged lineup into Friday night’s massive Semi-Final clash against the Chiefs in Christchurch. With openside flanker Ethan Blackadder...
Sam Cane returns for Chiefs Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have named a largely unchanged 23 for their clash against the Crusaders in a re-match of the Super Rugby Aotearoa Final from 2021. This highly anticipated match, at Orangetheory Stadium,...
Levani Botia to captain Fiji, former All Black included in the Pacific Nations Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby have announced a powerful 34-member squad for the upcoming World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) featuring the Flying Fijians, Tonga, Samoa and Australia A. 16...
Super Rugby Pacific Round-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Vs Queensland Reds The Crusaders ended the Queensland Reds’ 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a 37-15 win in Christchurch. The hosts scored four tries to two in a...
Blackadder and Papalii in doubt for Ireland series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' Ethan Blackadder and Dalton Papalii look set to miss New Zealand's three-test series against Ireland next month due to injuries. Blackadder suffered a shoulder injury during...
Crusaders claim quarterfinal victory in Christchurch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have ended the Queensland Reds’ 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a 37-15 win in Christchurch. The hosts scored four tries to two in a polished quarterfinal...
Dan McKellar has named a strong and experienced side for the Brumbies’ Super Rugby Pacific
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McKellar has named a strong and experienced side for the Brumbies’ Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final matchup against the Hurricanes on Saturday night, 7.45pm at GIO Stadium. Tom...