Injury Update: Sevu Reece
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders' medical team have provided an update on Sevu Reece following our game against the Blues in Round Four. Sevu injured his knee and has had scans which have confirmed an ACL rupture...
Alex Waller commits future to Saints as Aaron Hinkley leaves
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Waller has put pen to paper on a deal to see the loosehead prop remain at Northampton Saints. The tenth most-capped player in Saints’ history and the Club’s record...
New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand would have been better off biding their time before announcing Ian Foster's replacement, according to former head coach Steve Hansen. The All Blacks confirmed on Tuesday that Crusaders...
Leinster Star Says Exposure To South African Rugby In URC Has Been Perfect Preparation For Test Arena
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe big impact South African sides have made in the BKT United Rugby Championship has come as no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa. Leinster’s Samoan international prop knows their threat of...
Crusaders side to face the Brumbies named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a big win against the Blues at Eden Park in Round 4 last weekend, the team are riding high and ready to take on the currently unbeaten Brumbies. Dallas McLeod gets the nod in the midfield...
Scott Robertson appointed All Blacks Head Coach from 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will become the All Blacks Head Coach from 2024. The 48-year-old father of three was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments...
David Havili re-signs with NZR, Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks back David Havili has his sights set on more success in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2025. The Nelson-born utility wants to build on the success...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders with last-gasp penalty
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders in front of a passionate home crowd...