Wayne Smith appointed to new role as Performance Coach for the All Blacks and Black Ferns
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne 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...
Crusaders Injury Report: Ankle injury rules out Joe Moody for fortnight at least
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders 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 RugbyEthan 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...
Will Jordan Returns for Force Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their team to face the Western Force in Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific. Afternoon footy is back at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, as is playmaker and crowd...
Preview: Chiefs vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs are on an eight-game winning streak, currently unbeaten in Super Rugby Pacific ’23, and when they played Crusaders in Christchurch at the start of the season they lost. For many in the...
All Blacks 2024 Assistant Coaches Confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the four coaches who will assist Scott Robertson when he becomes All Blacks Head Coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Current All Blacks assistant coach Jason...
Top 5 Coaches With The Most Wins In Super Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson recently took top spot in a very presigrous list of coaches with the most wins in Super Rugby. The soon the be All Black head coach has been incredible successful in his coaching career,...
Crusaders Team Naming Round 7: Richie the Centurion
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to take on Moana Pasifika in Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific 2023 at Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium. Friday 7 April will be Richie Mo’unga’s...
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...
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...
