2026 Crusaders squad announced
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have officially named their squad for the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season, including a powerful mix of seasoned campaigners, and six rising stars who’ve earned full contracts and...
Canterbury Chase Ranfurly Shield Record
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will have All Blacks hooker George Bell back on deck but must do without captain Cullen Grace when they challenge Southland for the Ranfurly Shield in Invercargill on Saturday. Bell is set...
Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury sits alone, unbeaten, at the head of the Bunnings NPC after four rounds, while Waikato lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki in inflicting a first loss on the New Plymouth-based side this...
Canterbury side to take on Hawke's Bay
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury welcome back skipper Cullen Grace to the 23 for this week’s Round 4 showdown with Hawke’s Bay — with both sides entering the contest unbeaten. Up front, Daniel Lienert-Brown...
Canterbury NPC Side to take on Auckland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh off an impressive opening-round victory over defending champions Wellington, Canterbury returns to home soil this weekend to face long-time rivals Auckland. Lock Sam Darry moves into the starting...
Canterbury NPC Side to take on the Wellington Lions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury’s 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC campaign kicks off this weekend, on the road in windy Wellington against the Lions. An exciting team will pull on the red & black in round one, lead by...
Players leaving and Joining the URC this season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...
Ethan Blackadder to bring up 50 against the Brumbies
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEthan Blackadder is making his return to the field this Friday night against the Brumbies in Canberra, just in time for his 50th Crusaders appearance. "I can't wait to get out there...
Sevu Reece breaks try-scoring record as Crusaders hold on in southern derby
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s game against the Highlanders was a chance to raise awareness and talk about something bigger than rugby; the wellbeing of our friends, our fans and our families in Men’s...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 15 Teams
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific heads into the final fortnight of regular season action as the eight teams playing confirm their line-ups. Both the Crusaders and Chiefs will be focused on claiming top spot as they...
