Snubbed All Black prop returns to Canterbury front row
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black centurion Owen Franks will pull on the red and black jersey of Canterbury for the first time in almost a decade after Canterbury Head Coach Joe Maddock made six changes to his team,...
Super Rugby Final Ratings: Crusaders v Jaguares
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders marched on to their third consecutive Super Rugby title and their 10th overall beating the Jaguares 19-3. Here are our player ratings from the final. 1. Joe...
Two changes to the Crusaders starting line up for the Super Rugby Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing for a historic Super Rugby Final on Saturday when they host the Jaguares in Christchurch. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a consistent run-on side from...
Jordan Taufua set to become the first Pacific Islander to notch up 100 games for the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Semi Final on Saturday with Head Coach Scott Robertson naming an unchanged side from the team that took the field in...
Chiefs rally to upset Crusaders in derby classic
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders were 20-0 up midway through the first half, but the Chiefs rolled up their sleeves to pull off an unlikely victory. The Chiefs kept their play-off hopes alive by mounting...
All Black prop Joe Moody returns for the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have returned from two weeks on the road to host the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday. All of the changes to the side this week are in the forward pack, including the return...
Jack Goodhue headlines trio of Crusaders penning new deals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have announced a trio of re-signings made for the 2020 Super Rugby season with All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue headling the signings. Goodhue joins lock Mitchell Dunshea and flanker...
All Blacks Captain Kieran Read Set For Super Rugby Milestone
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Kieran Read will reach yet another milestone against the Sharks in Christchurch this weekend as he is set to lead the team out in what will be his 150th Super Rugby match. The...
Taylor and Bridge return for Lions showdown
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders, fresh from the bye, will host the Lions this week in Christchurch, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side to take the field on Friday. In the forwards, Codie Taylor...
Crusaders roar past rivals Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith marked a milestone appearance with an early try for the Highlanders, but they were soon swept away by the Crusaders. The Crusaders moved 11 points clear at the top...
