Wales legend joins the Crusaders in the land of the long white cloud
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Leigh Halfpenny has signed with the franchise for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 34-year-old is a legend of international rugby, having played more than 100 matches for...
All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...
France and Ireland set up U20 Championship title decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions France and Ireland will contest the fourth all-European final in World Rugby U20 Championship history after impressive wins over England and hosts South Africa respectively on an entertaining...
New Zealand Under 20 team named ahead of Japan U20 fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 23 to challenge Japan Under 20 tomorrow (16:00 GMT+2) at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. Several changes have been made for the...
Thrilling Round 2 Of U20 Championship - Round Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship continued with stunning victories for Italy and Georgia and hard-fought wins for Ireland and Wales, while defending champions France were too strong for six-time champions...
New Zealand Under 20s named for France Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 team has been named ahead of their second World Rugby U20 Championship pool match against France Under 20. The match kicks off on Thursday 29 June, at 1.30PM SAT (11.30PM Thursday...
Crusaders lose All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder for rest of campaign
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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...
