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May 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on SupeRugby Live: Crusaders vs Force
#SupeRugby live: Crusaders vs Western Force. Kick-off: 09h35 CAT #FORv...
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May 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Fanatical Crusaders Fans Battle for Unique Charity Rugby Jerseys
When the Crusaders run on to the field on Saturday evening for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders every BNZ logo will be swapped out with the name of a different child.. This is part of a unique charity initiative that was...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders
The Crusaders meet their southern rivals, the Highlanders, in Dunedin this Saturday night and Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with six changes from last week. The entire front row has been replaced so that Tim Perry, Ben Funnell and Nepo...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys
Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys for BNZ/Plunket charity initiative Thursday 22 May 2014 at 12.00pm – Rugby Park, Cnr Rutland & Malvern St, Christchurch Members of the Crusaders squad will be presented with a truly unique...
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May 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to play the top-of-the-table Sharks at AMI Stadium this Saturday night. He has made three changes to the team that beat the Reds last weekend. Dominic Bird will partner up with Samuel...
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May 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Read ruled out of Reds match
The Crusaders have made the decision not to play Kieran Read against the Reds in Brisbane this Sunday. He is recovering from a concussion suffered against the Chiefs on 19 April. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder said that, while Read’s concussion was...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Franks re-signs with NZ Rugby and Crusaders
All Blacks and Crusaders front row stalwart Owen Franks has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby for the next three years, re-signing with the national body and his Crusaders team through to 2017. 26-year-old Franks has been a regular tighthead prop in the...
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Mar 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Richie McCaw injury update
Richie McCaw has this afternoon received surgery to insert a screw in his broken thumb. The surgery went well and Richie is now in recovery...
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Feb 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby reports a small surplus and appoints a new Chair
The Canterbury Rugby Union has reported a trading profit of $3,000 (excluding insurance payments) in the 2013 financial year. The result was announced at the Union’s recent Annual General Meeting and Chief Executive Hamish Riach called it a satisfactory...
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Feb 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play Hurricanes in pre-season game
The Crusaders are heading to Levin to play the Hurricanes in their final pre-season match before the 2014 Investec Super Rugby competition begins. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a 26-man team, which will again be captained by Ryan Crotty....
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders wish Guildford well
The Crusaders have passed on their best wishes to Zac Guildford following the announcement by French rugby club Clermont Auvergne that it has signed the winger for a two year contract with the option of a third year. Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders announce 2013 financial result
Crusaders Chairman Murray Ellis has announced that the Crusaders achieved a break-even result for the 2013 financial year. He says the result, which was reported at today’s Annual General Meeting for the Crusaders (GP) Limited, is a satisfactory one for the...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Teams announced for Crusaders Charity Cricket match
The Crusaders XI and All Stars XI have named their teams for the Crusaders Charity Cricket this Sunday to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand. The reigning champions, the Crusaders XI, will be captained by Andy Ellis. While...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders with razors
The Crusaders will be doing their bit to support fundraising efforts by the Child Cancer Foundation tomorrow by helping to shave the heads of some brave volunteers. Crusaders Ben Funnell, Jimmy Tupou, Tim Perry, Tyler Bleyendaal and Mitchell Drummond are...
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Nov 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby pays tribute to retiring Andrew Hore
New Zealand Rugby has today paid tribute to All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore, who has announced he is retiring from professional rugby. The 83-Test veteran confirmed his last appearance in an All Blacks jersey was in the weekend’s win over Ireland....
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Nov 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Scott Robertson appointed to NZ Under 20s coaching team
Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson has been appointed as the forwards coach for the New Zealand under-20 World Cup campaign in 2014. He will assist head coach Chris Boyd of Wellington and backs coach Leon McDonald of Tasman. Canterbury Rugby CEO Hamish...
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Nov 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blackadder and Hewett take out City Mission Canstruction® challenge
Crusaders coaches Todd Blackadder, Dave Hewett, Tabai Matson and Aaron Mauger launched the Christchurch City Mission’s new can collection initiative, ‘Canstruction®’, today with a mini can building challenge of their own. Canstruction® is an...
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Nov 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders coaches launch City Mission Canstruction® event
Crusaders coaches Todd Blackadder, Dave Hewett, Tabai Matson and Aaron Mauger will put their creative and building skills to the test tomorrow to help launch ‘Canstruction®’ – the Christchurch City Mission’s new can collection initiative. The coaches...
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Nov 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on GIB® – backing the Crusaders
The Crusaders are proud to announce a major new partnership with Winstone Wallboards, under the GIB® brand. Winstone Wallboards has signed a three year partnership as the National Sponsor of the Crusaders and will have its logo on the back of the...
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Nov 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders appoint new Marketing Manager
Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby Chief Executive Hamish Riach is pleased to announce that Doug McSweeney has been appointed to the role of Marketing Manager for both organisations. Mr McSweeney comes from a background of ten years in sports management and...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name their 2014 squad
The Crusaders have injected a Fijian flyer and a teenage halfback into their All Blacks-laden Super Rugby squad. Coach Todd Blackadder has named a typically-powerful squad for 2014, with the last couple of slots to be filled by two uncapped players at this...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders sign Lee-Lo for 2014/15
The Crusaders are pleased to announce that midfield back, Rey Lee-Lo, will be moving south to join them next season. “Lee-Lo has signed a two year contract to play for the Crusaders in the 2014 and 2015 Investec Super Rugby seasons,” Crusaders Chief...
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Jul 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders re-sign coaches
The Crusaders are pleased to announce that Head Coach Todd Blackadder has re-signed with the organisation for another season and that contract negotiations with Assistant Coaches Dave Hewett, Tabai Matson and Aaron Mauger are in the final stages. ...
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Jul 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders announce BNZ as naming rights sponsor
In what is a New Zealand Super Rugby first, the Crusaders will be referred to as the ‘BNZ Crusaders’ from 2016 onwards. The Crusaders have today announced the signing of a significant new sponsorship agreement, with BNZ confirmed as the new naming rights...
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Jul 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name team to play Reds in Super Rugby Qualifier
The 2013 Investec Super Rugby Qualifiers have arrived and six teams are now vying for the coveted championship title. This Saturday 20th July see’s Super Rugby’s seven time champions the Crusaders take on Queensland’s Reds at AMI Stadium, Christchurch....