Nathan Vella rugby player
Nathan Vella rugby player

Nathan Vella

10th Feb 1990 1.87m/106kg Hooker

Four changes to the Crusaders starting XV as they bid for a place in the Trans Tasman final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders are preparing for their all-important clash with the Melbourne Rebels at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday afternoon, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has made a number of changes for the side's...

Reds hold on to record first Australian win as Chiefs come up just short

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs did their best to produce a stunning comeback, but the Reds held on to secure a hard-fought victory.     The Reds finally ended the wait for an Australian win in the Super Rugby...

Crusaders team to face Waratahs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Barrett returns to the Crusaders starting lineup and assumes the captaincy as well for his side's clash against the Waratahs in Sydney. Barrett will be joined by Quintin Strange in the second-row   Michael...

Crusaders team named to face the Reds in Brisbane

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders are preparing for their first trip across the Tasman since March last year, and will travel to Brisbane today ahead of their match against the Reds on Saturday night.   As well as...

Crusaders lose Andrew Makalio for the 2021 Super Rugby season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders hooker Andrew Makalio injured his neck following a collision while playing for Tasman towards the end of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup.   Subsequent investigations and specialist opinions...

Sam Cane returns from injury for Bay of Plenty

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain Sam Cane will make his return from a month-long concussion-enforced sideline spell with Bay of Plenty in their opening Mitre 10 Cup clash against Taranaki on Sunday.   Cane will...

Team News: Nehe Milner-Skudder misses out for the Highlanders as Nareki returns

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa brings another classic local derby with the Highlanders travelling to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders.   The battle of the Mainland and it’s...

Team News: Aaron Cruden and Josh Ioane benched for Sunday's clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs return home refreshed after their bye week to take on the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday 19 July in round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa with both the Chiefs and Highlanders...

Team News: The Highlanders are forced into changes ahead of Crusaders clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Mauger has named a fresh for the front row for the Highlanders clash with the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.     Injuries have had an impact on Maugers’...

Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa sees the unbeaten and table topping Blues face off against the Highlanders, who stunned the Chiefs in the opening round of the competition before enjoying a bye.   On...