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Wayne Smith appointed to new role as Performance Coach for the All Blacks and Black Ferns

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Wayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach to the Black Ferns and All Blacks in a unique new role that will include mentoring and supporting the respective Head Coaches and enhancing...

Levi Aumua signs to Crusaders until 2025

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aumua has played Super Rugby for Moana Pasifika since their inaugural season in 2022, and spent time with the Chiefs in 2018 and the Blues in 2019.    He plays for Tasman Mako in the Bunnings...

Blues look for consistency ahead of playoffs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Consistency, especially against the top teams in Super Rugby Pacific, continues to elude the Blues, and things will be more challenging in Brisbane on Friday against a confident Reds team. Acting captain...

Mark Nawaqanitawase re-signs with Waratahs, Rugby Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs have today announced the re-signing of exciting outside back Mark Nawaqanitawase until the end of the 2024 season. The 22 year-old made his Wallabies debut...

New Zealand U20 to play two matches against Junior Wallabies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the New Zealand Under 20 team will play the Junior Wallabies in Wellington twice, ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship kicking off in South Africa next month. The...

Crusaders Injury Report: Ankle injury rules out Joe Moody for fortnight at least

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders and All Blacks prop Joe Moody is out for the next two Super Rugby Pacific games at least due to an ankle injury which may turn into a season-ender, confirms 1News.  Moody limped from...

Ethan Blackadder re-signs for Crusaders to 2025

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ethan Blackadder has re-signed with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby until 2025.    Blackadder joined the Crusaders in 2018 as Crusader #220 and has since been part of five title winning...

“Scott Barrett’s captaincy was incredible.” - Robertson

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders' dominance over the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific has extended to 17 wins in 18 games after Saturday's 15-3 win in Christchurch. Lineout issues came back to haunt the Blues in the manner of last...

Dalton Papali'i suspended for 3 weeks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee reviewed the red card for Dalton Papali'i of the Blues for contravening Law 9.13: A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, during a Super...