Stormers hold Crusaders to dramatic draw after Lions win thriller
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJean-Luc du Plessis kicked a penalty at the death as Stormers grabbed a surprise 19-19 draw against the Crusaders at Newlands, while the Lions beat the Highlanders in an entertaining Super Rugby encounter. Defending...
Jack Goodhue headlines trio of Crusaders penning new deals
7 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...
How The 2019 Super Rugby Season Is Shaping Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are past the halfway point in Super Rugby and boy have we seen a fair amount of shock performances and results in this season’s competition. The Australian and South African conferences...
Sam Whitelock's new deal proves New Zealand Rugby will reward loyalty
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has made an unprecedented deal in order to keep one of the best locks in the game in New Zealand with Sam Whitelock penning a new four-year deal. The test centurion has...
All Blacks Captain Kieran Read Set For Super Rugby Milestone
7 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...
Taylor and Bridge return for Lions showdown
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders, fresh from the bye, will host the Lions this week in Christchurch, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side to take the field on Friday. In the forwards, Codie Taylor...
All Black trio set to miss Lions clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders head coach Scott Robertson has given Scott Barrett and Matt Todd an extended break following the Crusaders bye in round 10. The pair will take their second - and final - All Blacks rest...
41 players named for All Blacks foundation day
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to lay the foundation for the international season ahead. A...
Highly touted powerhouse wing set for Crusaders' Super Rugby debut
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are set to play their first home game in three rounds of Super Rugby, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for Saturday evening's match against the Brumbies. Robertson...
Ryan Crotty confirms move to Kubota Spears
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders centurion and 44-Test All Black, Ryan Crotty, has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the year, and link up with Japanese club Kubota Spears. The long-serving Crusaders...
