Matt Todd re-commits to Crusaders for 2019
8 years ago by Crusaders RugbyCrusaders have confirmed that vice-captain Matt Todd has re-committed to the club for the 2019 season. Todd first joined the Crusaders in 2011 after a year in the Wider Training Squad and an impressive...
The All Black Quartet Set to Make Their Test Debuts
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the four players set to make their test debut in the All Blacks jersey this weekend in the third and final test against France. Shannon Frizell The 25-year-old Tongan-born...
All Blacks call in duo to extended squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen has added Hurricanes hooker Ricky Riccitelli and Highlanders lock Jackson Hemopo to his All Blacks squad for the final Test against France. Towering 'Landers second-rower Hemopo will provide...
Players to Watch: New Zealand v France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and France face off in what should be a thrilling test series. The two sides will clash at Eden Park for the first of the three matches, a venue that New Zealand are particularly successful...
Brad Shields on the bench for England Test match against South Africa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Uncapped Kiwi fast-tracked after handful of training sessions• Mike Brown named on wing as Jones makes surprise callsEngland have fast-tracked the New Zealand-reared Brad Shields straight into their...
Retallick to miss June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen will be without the services of Brodie Retallick for the Three Test series against France after scans picked up a small fracture near his shoulder. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said...
The Rumour Mill
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all European clubs preparing for the 2018/19 season we take a look at the latest transfer rumours doing the rounds. Jackson on a number of Shortlists A number of reports have linked former...
Squire escapes ban; available to face France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders flanker Liam Squire will be available for selection for the All Blacks in their three-Test series after escaping a suspension for striking with the shoulder. A Sanzaar foul play review committee...
Super Rugby Top Performers - Round 16
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a shortened round of Super Rugby action, we take a look at the Top Performers of the Weekend. Ethan Blackadder The son of former Crusaders player and coach Todd Blackadder,...
Epic four minutes of rugby as the Highlanders refuse to stop playing
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Highlanders and Hurricanes battled it out in the opening game of Super Rugby's round 16, with some epic moments of rugby being played in typical New Zealand derby fashion. While the hosts came out...
