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Jun 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby match schedule for 2019 announced
SANZAAR has announced the tournament dates for the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby competition that will kick-off on Friday 15 February when the Chiefs host the Highlanders in New Zealand, with the Cell C Sharks getting local proceedings underway with an away clash...
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Feb 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders Knights squad named for 2017 season
Crusaders Knights Head Coach Joe Maddock has named his 32-man squad for the 2017 season, which includes nine New Zealand U20 trialists, as well as current Canterbury and Tasman Mitre 10 Cup players. The Crusaders development side, which was named following...
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Oct 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders to have separate CEOs
The Canterbury Rugby Football Union (CRFU) will soon begin a process to appoint a CEO, having made a joint decision with the Crusaders to move to a separate management structure going forward. Since the creation of the Crusaders, the leadership and management...
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Aug 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on COTTRELL INKS NEW TWO YEAR DEAL WITH THE FORCE
Angus Cottrell has recommitted to the Western Force on a two year deal which will keep the 26-year-old at the club until at least the end of the 2018 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. The hardnosed backrower featured in all but one of the club’s matches in...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Blackadder and Matson confirm move to Bath
BNZ Crusaders coaches Todd Blackadder and Tabai Matson have confirmed that they will head to Bath Rugby Club in England. Blackadder will become the Director of Rugby and Matson has been contracted as Head Coach. Blackadder has been Head Coach of the BNZ...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders sign Digby Ioane for 2017
The BNZ Crusaders have confirmed that winger Digby Ioane is heading to Christchurch to join the squad in 2017. BNZ Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach confirmed that Ioane has signed a two year contract, taking him through to the end of the 2018 season with the BNZ...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders appoint General Manager Professional Rugby
The BNZ Crusaders have appointed Angus Gardiner as the new General Manager Professional Rugby. He will step aside from his current role as Team Manager to take up the position. BNZ Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach said it gave him great pleasure to announce the...
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Jul 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on LIONS ROAR INTO SEMIS
The Emirates Lions powered their way into the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals with an impressive 42-25 rout of seven time champions Crusaders confirming their status as one of the top teams in the competition. While the Lions broke new ground, the DHL...
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Jul 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions roar into Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals
• DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks knocked out in playoff battles The Emirates Lions will host the Highlanders next week in Johannesburg in the Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals after the Highveld-team outplayed the Crusaders 42-25 on Saturday to book their place...
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Jul 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders (Saturday 23 July 2016 at 16:30)
A group of 25 Emirates Lions players have been named from which the 23 will be selected for Saturdays match in the Vodacom Super Rugby Quarter Final. They are: Dylan Smith, Corné Fourie, Julian Redelinghuys, Jacques van Rooyen, Akker van der...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders shout drought-affected farmers to the footy
While most rugby fans will be pleased to see a fine forecast for Saturday evening’s Super Rugby match against the BNZ Crusaders, North Canterbury farmers are continuing to battle one of the worst droughts the region has ever suffered. One hundred of those...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes
The BNZ Crusaders will play their final game of the regular season in front of a home crowd this Saturday night, when they take on the Hurricanes at AMI Stadium. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the side that beat the Rebels last...
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Jul 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Impressive DHL Stormers into playoffs – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Roundup
Cell C Sharks edge closer to wildcard position Vodacom Bulls keep alive qualifying hopes The DHL Stormers confirmed their place in the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs courtesy of an impressive 22-3 win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. With just one...
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Jul 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sam Whitelock to reach 100 competition matches in Investec Super Rugby
BNZ Crusaders and All Blacks lock, Sam Whitelock will become New Zealand’s 43rd Investec Super Rugby centurion when he takes the field against the Rebels in Christchurch tomorrow night. He will lead the BNZ Crusaders team out onto AMI Stadium, both as the...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders named to play Chiefs in historical Fijian match
The BNZ Crusaders team has been named to play the Chiefs in Suva on Friday night. This match is a first for the Investec Super Rugby competition, with the National Stadium in Suva hosting this inaugural match. This match carries additional significance as...
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Jun 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Joe Moody re-signs with New Zealand Rugby and BNZ Crusaders
All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders’ loosehead prop, Joe Moody, has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and his Super side for another three years through to 2019. Moody made his Super Rugby debut in 2013 and a year later showed the ability to perform at the...
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Jun 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of BNZ Crusaders from 2017
New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ Crusaders are pleased to announce that Scott Robertson will replace Todd Blackadder at the helm of the Crusaders coaching team from 2017. Blackadder announced at the start of the 2016 season that it would be his last, sparking...
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Jun 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders to trial new headwear to support Wig Wednesday
Most rugby fans will be used to seeing some of the BNZ Crusaders team wearing traditional headgear when they take to the field, but next Wednesday the team will be sporting something a bit less practical but a lot more colourful – all in support of children...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders sign Bryn Hall for 2017
The BNZ Crusaders have secured the services of halfback Bryn Hall for the 2017 season. Hall currently represents the Blues in the Investec Super Rugby Competition and was the captain for North Harbour in the most recent national provincial competition....
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Jun 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on DAVID KAETAU HAVILI SUSPENDED FOR 1 WEEK
Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Tuesday 7 June 2016, 17:00 (AEST), 19:00 (NZST) via video conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Adam Casselden Judicial Committee Members: Mike Mika and John Langford Player: David Havili Team: Crusaders...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on RYAN CROTTY ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING
Player: Ryan Crotty Team: Crusaders Position: Centre Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling: A player must not tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on CRUSADERS BEAT BLUES TO GO TOP
The Crusaders moved to the top of the New Zealand Conference and overall table after claiming a hard-fought 26-21 win over the Blues in Auckland. In what was another superb advert for New Zealand rugby, both these sides deserve plenty of credit for making...
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May 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Blues v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby
Match: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date: Saturday 28 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09h35 SA Time Referee: Angus Gardner AR1: Paul Williams AR2: Brendon Pickerill TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 1 Sam Prattley 2...
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May 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues
The BNZ Crusaders will play their final fixture before the June International window against the Blues at Eden Park. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Waratahs last weekend. Lock Sam Whitelock...
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May 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs put in courageous 80 minute effort in 29-10 loss to loss to Crusaders
The NSW Waratahs have put in a courageous display, going down to the Crusaders by 29-10 in trying conditions in Christchurch tonight. The Tahs applied pressure to the Crusaders all night, showing maximum effort for the full 80 minutes. They managed two tries...
