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Super Rugby Round 6: Team of the Week

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After another fantastic round of Super Rugby, we had a few tough calls to make for our Team of the Week. Notably at outside centre, flyhalf, wing and no.8.   Here is out round 6 Team of the Week:   1....

Crusaders injury woes continue

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders have been hit with two further injuries on the eve of their clash with the Highlanders. Crusaders captain Sam Whitelock has been withdrawn after developing some minor symptoms late yesterday....

Super Rugby - Saturday Morning Preview

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There is plenty of Super Rugby action happening today with the Hurricanes and Crusaders kick the day off with a massive New Zealand derby.   The Hurricanes have a good record against the Crusaders...

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 3

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After another fantastic Round of Super Rugby action we take a look at this weekend's Team of the Week.   1. Tendai Mtawarira The Beast returned to the Sharks starting line up in fine form, the...

Wyatt Crockett Retires

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 71 cap All Black has hung up his international boots after a staggering 94% winning record and is playing his last season of Super Rugby, where he is currently the most capped player and is eyeing...

Top Performers: Highlanders v Blues

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling game which saw the Highlanders fight back from a 17-24 halftime deficit to beat the Blues 41-34.   Aaron Smith     The Highlanders halfback showed why he is considered...

Canterbury Rugby Unon & Crusaders buy into Seattle Seawolves

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Canterbury Rugby Union and Crusaders have minority ownership stakes in the American professional rugby side, the Seattle Seawolves. The Canterbury union is a major stakeholder of the Crusaders...

Brisbane Global Rugby Tens coaching summit

8 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

I attended this event, which was part of the Tens weekend, on Thursday past at Suncorp Stadium. Rod Kafer, the National Coaching Advisory Panel leader, acted as facilitator, with the following interviewed...

Life in New Zealand begins with a ’shake, rattle and roll’ for Ronan O’Gara

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ronan O’Gara is settling into life at the Crusaders in Canterbury, although he was jolted out of any pre-season tranquility by an earthquake that hit the city last weekend.

Wednesday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springbok Andries Bekker hangs up his boots Former Springbok and Stormers lock Andries Bekker has announced his retirement from professional rugby.   Bekker made over 100 Super Rugby appearances...