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Crusaders name their team to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji on Saturday afternoon as we enter Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific 2023.  The Drua are celebrating a full season of home games...

Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT).     Sam...

'Fakatava cannot carry you': Ex-All Black's message to the Highlanders pack

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ex-All Black great Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on the Highlanders’ tight five in the wake of the 60-20 defeat at the hands of the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. Facing a...

Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...

Law variations make for fast-paced opening round

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Time restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific.  Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...

BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin.   The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 1: Every Try Scored During the 2022 Season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby returns tomorrow, starting with a New Zealand derby between the reigning champion Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night.   The rematch of last year’s semifinal...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins.   The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...

Super Rugby Countdown - 2022 Super Rugby Most Prolific Runners

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Super Rugby just 9 days away we take a look back at last year and the top defenders beaten over the tournament   Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika) Timoci Tavatavanawai is known for...