Jordan Taufua set to become the first Pacific Islander to notch up 100 games for the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Semi Final on Saturday with Head Coach Scott Robertson naming an unchanged side from the team that took the field in...
Joe Thomas teams up with Tigers for new season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Grand Slam winner with Wales Under-20s in 2016, Thomas made 18 appearances for the Ospreys before moving to play club rugby in New Zealand this year. Thomas began his career with Aberavon and...
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...
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...
Tigers sign Munster centre Jaco Taute
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed contract terms with South Africa international centre Jaco Taute who will arrive from Munster in time for the start of the 2019/20 season. The 27-year-old...
Calum Green set for Leicester Tigers return
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed that second-rower Calum Green has agreed a move to Leicester Tigers from Newcastle Falcons ahead of the 2019/20 season. Originally from Norwich,...
Tigers sign Leinster utility back to offset Matt To'omua's departure
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international Noel Reid has agreed to a move to Leicester Tigers from Leinster for the start of the 2019/20 season, the Tigers have confirmed. Reid made his test debut for Ireland...
Crusaders punish ill-disciplined Brumbies in second half romp
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders put in a clinical second-half performance on their return to Christchurch against the Brumbies on Saturday scoring 33 second-half points after trailing the men from Canberra 0-7 at half time. Christian...