Ethan Blackadder named 2022 Crusaders Player of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTireless Crusaders loose forward, Ethan Blackadder, has been named 2022 Player of the Year at the club's annual awards function. The awards were held at the Christchurch Town Hall tonight and...
Crusaders without five All Blacks for Fijian Drua clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for their inaugural clash with Fijian Drua, and it includes a number of changes from the team that ran out against the Brumbies in Canberra. George...
George Bell set to debut for the Crusaders in Perth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral All Blacks return for the Crusaders this week and Head Coach Scott Robertson has signalled an opportunity for emerging young talent to step up, as he named his side to face...
Zach Gallagher to debut for the Crusaders against the Highlanders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing to welcome fans back to Orangetheory Stadium this Friday night, when they host the Highlanders in Round 7 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. While there are only a few changes...
World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Six All Blacks, Four England Players & No Ireland Players In Rugby World's 20 Best Players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix All Blacks have been included in Rugby World magazine's top 20 list of 100 best players of 2021, with France's Antoine Dupont topping the list. The biennial countdown by the Magazine...
The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. CLICK HERE TO VIEW...
Aaron Smith and Sam Cane return for French test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play France for the Dave Gallaher Trophy in the final Test of their Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 20 November (Kick off: 9.00PM CET / 9.00AM...
IRE vs NZ: top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA cracking contest in Dublin saw the All Blacks fall to the Irish 29-20. It was a game characterised by powerful physicality while the guts, determination and ferocity of Johnny Sexton’s charges...
