Head Coach Rob Penney on the 2024 Crusaders Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 squad is out and it’s huge. International heavyweights flying in alongside legends of the game returning to home turf, peripheral new talent finally on the roster and some big names back...
Rob Penney, talks through 2024 Crusaders squad
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby“Our 2024 Squad is very exciting and well balanced, it has a number of experienced Crusaders players with an exciting sprinkling of talented youth to keep all of us on our toes,” Penney said. The...
All Blacks XV team named for first clash against Japan XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Japan XV at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 8 July, kick-off at 5.00PM JST (8.00PM NZST). The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport. All...
Jack Goodhue Confirms French Move
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 championship-winning season will be Jack Goodhue’s last with the Crusaders. Goodhue has signed a two-year contract with French club Castres Olympique, competing in the Top 14 competition....
A looks at Scott Robertson’s Crusader legacy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest coaching tenure in Super Rugby history ended as it started on Saturday night, the Crusaders winning another DHL Super Rugby Pacific final. Robertson is the most successful individual in...
Super Rugby Pacific Preview: Chiefs vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s no doubting the two best teams in DHL Super Rugby Pacific are left standing to clash for the title at a sold out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. Match Details: Chiefs v Crusaders, Saturday...
Super Rugby Pacific Final teams: Chiefs vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have named a formidable side to face the reigning champions, the Crusaders, in a battle for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific title at a sold-out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. The starting lineup...
All Backs XV Squad named for Japan tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan for the 2023 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup against Japan XV and Brave Blossoms. The...
Preview: Crusaders vs Fijian Drua
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua will look to test the Canterbury Crusaders' physical limits when they take on the injury-hit champions in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final on Saturday, coach Mick Byrne said. The Crusaders...
Preview: Hurricanes vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s the last dance, the face off, the final swansong of the round robin for 2023 and what better way to close it out than a good ol’ fashioned Christchurch v Wellington showdown. Some...