All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...
Bears to face Crusaders in history Ashton Gate clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears will face the newly crowned 2023 Super Rugby Pacific champions and one of the leading club sides on the planet on Friday, February 9th, 2024, when the New Zealand side the Crusaders visit...
A looks at Scott Robertson’s Crusader legacy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest coaching tenure in Super Rugby history ended as it started on Saturday night, the Crusaders winning another DHL Super Rugby Pacific final. Robertson is the most successful individual in...
Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...
All Blacks midfielder David Havili sidelined for two months
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMidfielder David Havili won’t feature in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs and is likely to miss the All Blacks’ July tests due to injury. The 28-year-old Havili limped off in the Crusaders'...
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...
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...
Crusaders match preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back in Melbourne for Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific ’23. It’s the Rebels at AAMI Park and our last trip over the ditch save a potential finals match-up. We’re...
Barrett, Goodhue and Grace Return for Rebels Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to face the Rebels in Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific ’23. The team flew to Melbourne on Wednesday ready to face the locals at AAMI Park for the first time...
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...
