Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...
Dom Gardiner Extends stay with the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDominic Gardiner has committed to the Crusaders through to 2027, shoring up the forwards pack for at least another three seasons. Crusader #261 debuted in 2022 in a win against Moana Pasifika....
Crusaders sign former Reds playmaker James O'Connor
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have officially announced the signing of former Reds playmaker James O'Connor for the 2025 season. O'Connor's departure from the Reds was announced last month for 'an overseas team' after...
Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...
Fainga’anuku set to return to Crusaders in 2026
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are excited to confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return to the franchise for the 2026 season on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old was a star of the Crusaders back line since his...
Reihana commits to the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRivez Reihana has committed to the Crusaders for another two seasons. The 24-year-old joined the Crusaders for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting in Round 1 against the Chiefs – a team...
Seb Calder Signs Contract to 2026 with he Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising front rower Seb Calder has picked up his first full-time contract with the Crusaders. The 22-year-old debuted for the Crusaders in 2022 against the Western Force in Perth, coming off...
Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor recommit to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySenior All Blacks Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.The new deal will extend both players existing contracts for...
