Digby Ioane returning to Crusaders in 2018
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies wing Digby Ioane will return to the champion Crusaders for a second season next year. The 32-year-old was limited to just three appearances the past Super Rugby season, but...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRebels sign Will Genia The Melbourne Rebels have landed the prized signing of Wallabies vice-captain Will Genia until the end of 2019. Full story Springbok Injury Update Springbok prop Frans...
All Blacks squad named for 2017 Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2017 Rugby Championship. Utility back / Replacement Damian McKenzie...
Key head to head battles: Lions vs Crusaders Super Rugby final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the top two sides from the regular Super Rugby season making the final, Saturday's encounter promises to be an epic showdown between two classy outfits. With the both sides eager...
Taylor signs through 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the first All Black to sign a long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby, extending his contract through to 2021. The...
Israel Dagg Tribute – 2017
7 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.ukA superb highlights montage to All Blacks and Crusaders outside back Israel Dagg. Credit – Andrew Forde The post Israel Dagg Tribute – 2017 appeared first on EatSleepRugby.
Crusaders through to another Super Rugby final after beating the Chiefs
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Crusaders made their way to a 12th Super Rugby final appearance after they scored four tries and defended manfully to beat the Chiefs27-13 in Christchurch on Saturday. They will face the Lions in...
WATCH: Super Rugby try of the Semi-finals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby try of the semi-finals went to Bryn Hall. The try was set up thanks to some brilliant work by Ryan Crotty who put Israel Dagg into space who in turn put Hall clear.
Ben Smith's agent confirms details of his sabbatical
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith's agent has confirmed the All Blacks fullback is likely to sit out eight tests this year as part of a long-term plan to ensure he is in peak condition for the next World Cup. It was...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders team to play Highlanders Sam Whitelock returns to the starting line-up to captain the team, and vice-captain Ryan Crotty will also return at second-five. That sees David Havili shift...