Focused on finishing as Canterbury get set to repay Auckland in quarter final.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDrawing on the energy of a passionate home crowd will be key for Canterbury as they look to repel old foes Auckland in Friday night’s NPC Quarter Final.With their season on the line, Head Coach Marty...
Counties Manukau shock Canterbury with last-ditch try in Pukekohe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau 31 (James Thompson, Ioane Moananu, Adam Brash, Blake Makiri tries; AJ Alatimu con, pen, Tevita Ofa 3 con) Canterbury 29 (Ben Funnell, Daniel Lienert-Brown,...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Ryan Crotty to make his 150th Crusaders appearance
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Vice-Captain Ryan Crotty is set to bring up his 150th Super Rugby game this weekend, as the side prepares for their final home game of the regular season against the Rebels. The West Stand at...
Crusaders roar past rivals Highlanders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith marked a milestone appearance with an early try for the Highlanders, but they were soon swept away by the Crusaders. The Crusaders moved 11 points clear at the top...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week: Round 8
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother round of Super Rugby has come and gone with the Sharks victory over the Lions one of the standout results of the round while the Blues claimed their fourth consecutive victory. Elsewhere the Jaguares...
Highly touted powerhouse wing set for Crusaders' Super Rugby debut
6 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...
Strong Crusaders squad confirmed for 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders squad for 2019 has been named, and will feature five new players for the Super Rugby season. Head Coach Scott Robertson, alongside Assistant Coach Brad Mooar and Forwards Coach Jason...
Jordan Taufua ruled out of Super Rugby final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will be without Jordan Taufua in Saturday’s Super Rugby final against the Lions in Christchurch after the flank broke his arm. The 26-year-old sustained the injury in the 19th...
Whitelock and Crotty cleared to tour SA and Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Crotty and Sam Whitelock have been cleared to travel with the Crusaders to South Africa and Argentina. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson replaced midfielder Crotty and lock Whitelock in the...
