Crusaders name their team to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji on Saturday afternoon as we enter Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific 2023. The Drua are celebrating a full season of home games...
Scott Barrett re-signs with NZR, Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks forward Scott Barrett is set to continue building his legacy in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025. The Crusaders captain has put pen to paper on...
Melbourne Rebels vs NSW Waratahs: Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels have won two of their last three Super Rugby home matches against NSW Waratahs (L1), including their most recent (33-14 in March 2021) after losing five home games in a row to them previously,...
Brad Weber: We've still got improving to do
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRecognising that if they want to be genuine Super Rugby Pacific title contenders, the Chiefs took plenty from their inability to maintain their stranglehold of the game in a poor second half against Moana...
Sale Sharks and Saracens to wear mismatched socks to promote World Down Syndrome day
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStars from Saracens and Sale Sharks will wear mismatched socks to promote World Down Syndrome Day when the two clubs collide in Gallagher Premiership Rugby and Allianz Premier15s this weekend. Saracens...
URC High-Flyer McNicholl Believes He Has Plenty to Offer at Test Level
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny McNicholl has been leading the way in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season and is adamant he still has plenty to offer at international level. The Scarlets back three man has made...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
'Fakatava cannot carry you': Ex-All Black's message to the Highlanders pack
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEx-All Black great Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on the Highlanders’ tight five in the wake of the 60-20 defeat at the hands of the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. Facing a...
Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...