Crusaders' halfback Bryn Hall recommits
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have continued to shape their squad with halfback Bryn Hall re-committing to the franchise until the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season. Hall's decision to re-sign with the Canterbury-based...
Beauden Barrett to join Super Rugby Rivals?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time World Rugby Player of the Year Beauden Barrett could make the switch from the Hurricanes to the Blues with his current deal expiring at the end of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Patrick...
Scott Barrett named Crusaders Player of the Year
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders lock Scott Barrett has been named the 2019 Player of the Year, at the club's annual awards dinner held at Christchurch Casino’s Sixty6 on Peterborough on Tuesday night. Awards...
Ryan Crotty to make his 150th Crusaders appearance
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Vice-Captain Ryan Crotty is set to bring up his 150th Super Rugby game this weekend, as the side prepares for their final home game of the regular season against the Rebels. The West Stand at...
All Black prop Joe Moody returns for the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have returned from two weeks on the road to host the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday. All of the changes to the side this week are in the forward pack, including the return...
Jack Goodhue headlines trio of Crusaders penning new deals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have announced a trio of re-signings made for the 2020 Super Rugby season with All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue headling the signings. Goodhue joins lock Mitchell Dunshea and flanker...
"I'll talk about that [playing future in New Zealand] in due course" - Beauden Barrett
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes captain Beauden Barrett is remaining tight-lipped about his playing future after the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The 27-year-old told reporters in Wellington that his focus at the...
Thursday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia backed by government to bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup Rugby Australia has confirmed that the Australian Government has backed the Union in bidding for the 2027 Rugby World...
Sam Whitelock's new deal proves New Zealand Rugby will reward loyalty
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has made an unprecedented deal in order to keep one of the best locks in the game in New Zealand with Sam Whitelock penning a new four-year deal. The test centurion has...
All Blacks Captain Kieran Read Set For Super Rugby Milestone
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Kieran Read will reach yet another milestone against the Sharks in Christchurch this weekend as he is set to lead the team out in what will be his 150th Super Rugby match. The...
