Dominant Crusaders Spoil Ben Smiths Party
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders headed to Christchurch looking to end a four-game losing streak and pay tribute to one of the legends of the franchise, Ben Smith, who was celebrating his 150th appearance for the Southernmost...
Highly touted powerhouse wing set for Crusaders' Super Rugby debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are set to play their first home game in three rounds of Super Rugby, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for Saturday evening's match against the Brumbies. Robertson...
The Crusaders bounce back to thrash the Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes copped the full brunt of the Crusaders' backlash in Wellington when the two sides faced off in round 7 of Super Rugby. The Canterbury side saw their 20...
150 Up for Franks while Whitelock returns
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for Saturday night's southern derby against the Highlanders, and it includes the return of four All Blacks. Owen Franks, Matt Todd...
Crusaders team named to face the Reds in Brisbane
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are on their way to Brisbane, where they will take on the Reds in Round 3 of Super Rugby this Saturday. Head Coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to the starting side that defeated...
The Fullback Battle In Christchurch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili comes up against fellow All Black Jordie Barrett in which should be a cracking encounter in Christchurch. Jordie Barrett opened the 2019 season in blockbusting form against...
Strong Crusaders squad confirmed for 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders squad for 2019 has been named, and will feature five new players for the Super Rugby season. Head Coach Scott Robertson, alongside Assistant Coach Brad Mooar and Forwards Coach Jason...
Captain fantastic Mitchell Drummond leads Canterbury to the final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother fantastic Crusaders derby between Tasman and Canterbury has come to an end with a familiar result as the Cantabs upset the Mako in a semi-final once again. Canterbury continue their dominance in...
Havili staying at the Crusaders until 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Mako Captain and Crusader, David Havili, has re-signed with the Super Rugby franchise keeping him in Christchurch until 2021. The All Black, who scored a try on debut against Argentina...
All Blacks named for the November Tests
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen has named his 32 man squad for the November Tests with just one uncapped player in Dalton Papali'i. Matt Todd returns to the squad. Loose forward Matt Todd has...
