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...
Brodie McAlister re-signs with Crusaders until 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie McAlister has re-signed with the Crusaders, adding depth and maturity to an already strong 2023 line up. The 25-year-old has impressed since his fulltime Super Rugby selection in...
Harlequins to host iconic Barbarians team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have announced that the famous invitational side Barbarian F.C. will travel to Twickenham next month to face a full-strength Harlequins team. Following disruption to the 2022/23...
All Blacks winger George Bridge leaves the Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and Canterbury have confirmed the departure of All Blacks winger George Bridge. Bridge, 27, has fell out of favour with the Crusaders and All Blacks this year and following the news...
Sevu Reece extends contract with Crusaders, All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar All Black Sevu Reece has signed a new deal with the Crusaders and NZR which will take him through to 2024. Since joining the Crusaders in 2019, Reece has notched up 55 appearances,...
Highlanders and Crusaders set for Farmlands Cup showdown in North Otago
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a one-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Crusaders and Highlanders will have a pre-season showdown on Friday 10 February 2023 in Weston, North Otago for the Farmlands Cup.Through this annual event,...
Mercer relishing Barbarians opportunity
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a 4-year absence from the international arena, Zach Mercer is set to pull on the Barbarians jersey when they face an All Blacks XV in London on November 13. Mercer has been...
Cheika lauds Scott Robertson, takes aim at Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas boss Michael Cheika has tipped his hat to Scott Robertson regarding the huge improvement of Pablo Matera since joining the Crusaders. Yesterday, the Argentina pulled off a maiden...
NZ Rugby to make Foster call next week, Robertson is no certainty
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby will make a decision on Ian Foster's future as the All Blacks coach next week with his chances of staying on diminishing, Stuff NZ report. Chief executive Mark...
Ian Foster needs to beat the Boks to retain All Blacks job
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster needs to defeat the Springboks at least once to save his job with two losses enough to see him lose his role during the Rugby Championship. According...
