Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor recommit to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior All Blacks Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.The new deal will extend both players existing contracts for...
All to play for in Super Rugby
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one more round of Super Rugby left after this weekends fixture, there is still plenty of unknown outcomes and potential surprises in the build-up to the finals heading into next week. As it standsthe...
Super Rugby Pacific Finals permutations: Brumbies hunt for top as four sides fight for final spot
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific in the books, there is still plenty of unknown around the make-up of the finals heading into next week. What we do know is the Queensland Reds will travel...
Ethan Blacadder returns for the Crusaders
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s Day One of the Australia Tour and the Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Waratahs on Friday 12 April. It’ll be our boys first time playing at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium....
Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings. The seven-time...
Crusaders Team Naming: Aumua, Reihana Set to Debut in First Round v Chiefs
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Chiefs on Friday 23 February in Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific 2024. Kick off 7.05pm at Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato. It’s the season...
Team Naming: Crusaders v Bristol
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Bristol Bears this weekend in their last game of the Northern Tour. Willi Heinz will lead the team out at Ashton Gate Stadium where more than...
Team News: The Crusaders Team to take on Munster
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst starts and some great returns Rob Penney has named his Crusaders team to face Munster in their historic clash in Cork, Ireland. Quinten Strange captains the team who take...
The Crusaders travel to the North as they reveal squad
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Mako lock Quinten Strange will lead the Crusaders during their Northern Tour when the reigning Super Rugby champions come up against Munster and the Bristol Bears next month. The Crusaders flew...