Crusaders lose All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder for rest of campaign
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyInjuries continue to derail Crusaders star Ethan Blackadder's career, with the latest hiccup ruling him out of the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs. After struggling with a calf niggle most of...
New Zealand Under 20 squad named for the World Rugby U20 Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 squad has been named ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship later this month. Head coach Clark Laidlaw and assistant coaches Marty Bourke and Wesley Clarke selected 30 players...
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...
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...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders with last-gasp penalty
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders in front of a passionate home crowd...
Crusaders name their team to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji on Saturday afternoon as we enter Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific 2023. The Drua are celebrating a full season of home games...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
Crusaders announce 2023 squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA returning Crusader, a local boy done good, and a few fresh out-of-towners – here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2023. These boys will represent the club and the history of the...