Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season. Fan favourites will...
2026 Crusaders squad announced
4 weeks 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...
Oli Mathis Signs with Crusaders for 2027 & 2028
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are proud to announce the signing of one of New Zealand rugby’s most exciting young talents, Oli Mathis, for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby seasons.Before then, Mathis will link up with...
Head Coach Rob Penney remains at the Crusaders for the 2026 season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Penney will return for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific title defence after his maiden title with the franchise in 2025. “I’m really excited and humbled to be given the opportunity...
Crusaders name team for Grand Final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final under the lights at Apollo Projects Stadium, the first time since 2019. There's just one change in the starting forward pack this week – Tamaiti...
Crusaders victorious over the Reds in the Qualifying Final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the rain fell and the temperatures dropped at Apollo Projects Stadium, the first Qualifying Final of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Finals Series got underway between the Crusaders and the Queensland...
Ethan Blackadder to bring up 50 against the Brumbies
6 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
6 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...
David Havili commits to the crusaders for another two years
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain David Havili has re-signed with the Crusaders until 2027. In his tenth season with the club, David says there are many reasons why he's continuing to build on his legacy in the red and black....
George Bower extends through to 2027
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced prop George Bower is staying on board with the Crusaders for another two seasons and has re-signed through to 2027. The 32-year-old became Crusader #233 when he debuted in 2019 and has...
