Crusaders punish ill-disciplined Brumbies in second half romp
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders put in a clinical second-half performance on their return to Christchurch against the Brumbies on Saturday scoring 33 second-half points after trailing the men from Canberra 0-7 at half time. Christian...
Highly touted powerhouse wing set for Crusaders' Super Rugby debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are set to play their first home game in three rounds of Super Rugby, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for Saturday evening's match against the Brumbies. Robertson...
All Black captain suffers double haematoma injury
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read's return to action was cut short on Friday, but neither Sam Whitelock nor Scott Robertson seemed too concerned by the injury. Sam Whitelock is confident the injury...
Crusaders duo say grieving is more important than name change
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders want to ensure they are respectful and allow people to grieve amid talk of the Super Rugby champions changing their name. Scott Robertson and Sam Whitelock feel...
Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Alun-Wyn Jones will reach an impressive milestone in the Grand Slam decider against Ireland this weekend when he makes his 134th appearance for Wales equalling Gethin Jenkins record. With...
Pau bring in Whitelock to replace departing stars
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYet another All Black has signed for Top 14 side Pau, the club has today confirmed. Pau have recruited Highlanders co-captain Luke Whitelock on a three-year deal. The brother of...
150 Up for Franks while Whitelock returns
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for Saturday night's southern derby against the Highlanders, and it includes the return of four All Blacks. Owen Franks, Matt Todd...
Read still three weeks away from Crusaders return
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will not rush Kieran Read back in a Rugby World Cup year, meaning the All Blacks captain is facing another three weeks out. New Zealand captain Kieran Read is still...
Walker and Cutmore sign new contracts with Pirates
6 years ago by Cornish PiratesCornish Pirates have confirmed that prop Marlen Walker and lock Danny Cutmore have signed contracts for two more years with the club. Auckland-born Marlen, aged 30, arrived at the...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNemani Nadolo Calls Time On His Test Career Fijian powerhouse winger Nemani Nadolo has announced his retirement from international rugby at the age of 30. The 137 kg winger has decided...
