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Players Who Could Benefit From The Delay In Residency Rule Change

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has prolonged the implementation of its three-year residency rule for another 12 months due to the “exceptional disruption” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.This means that...

Super Rugby Aotearoa Team Of The Week Round Nine

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The Crusaders wrapped up the Super Rugby Aotearoa title on Sunday with a 32-22 victory over the Highlanders in Christchurch while the Chiefs finished their campaign without a victory...

Off the ball shot put Crusaders' Irish prop in hospital and dampened celebrations

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Crusaders clinched the first-ever Super Rugby Aotearoa title with their come-from-behind 32-22 victory over the Highlanders. Despite the win, thoughts were with replacement prop Oli Jager after he...

Why Scott Robertson didn't breakdance after the Crusaders' victory

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fans globally have come to enjoy Scott Robertson's break dancing moves after his team wins a competition.   While the past three seasons of Super Rugby saw the 45-year-old bust...

Report: Scott Robertson makes call on his future

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson is likely to sign a new deal with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby after claiming a fourth straight Super Rugby title with the Christchurch club, according...

Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 9

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Aotearoa reached something of a conclusion in Round 9 as the Crusaders were crowned champions after despatching the Highlanders 32-22 in Christchurch. Meanwhile, feelings of anxiety resonate...

Super Rugby Highlights: Crusaders v Highlanders

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders ran out 10 point winners in the game but were pushed all the way by the Highlanders. Stand out performances by Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith and Shannon Frizell entertained the crowds. The...

WATCH: Crusaders perform Haka after winning first Super Rugby Aotearoa title

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Crusaders won the inaugural Super Rugby Aotearoa competition with a game to spare after beating the Highlanders in Christchurch on Sunday.

Incredible last-ditch tackle prevents Crusaders scoring wonder try in Super Rugby Aotearoa

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Fans were going wild in Christchurch as Crusaders scrum half Bryn Hall was denied what looked a definite try against the Highlanders on Sunday.

WATCH: All the incredible first half tries between the Crusaders and Highlanders

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An incredible firt half that has seen everything as the Highlanders scored after just 61 seconds and sounded their intent to cause an upset and not gift the Crusaders the Super Rugby Aotearoa title.   What...