This week has seen another legend of the game hang up his boots for good in former All Blacks captain Kieran Read. After the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Tokyo, Read retired from international rugby but has now announced his time on the pitch has officially come to an end. After a stellar career that […] READ MORE
Tag: Canterbury Crusaders
Super Rugby franchises prepare for British and Irish Lions challenge
In a way, it is a tough ask all around. But to the credit of the organizers and planners, the marketing blitz launched the tagline "Out Roar". For the supporters to out-roar the loud traveling support of the Lions team. Attracting a huge support-base, so to combat that fans of each franchise are asked to "be there". Not only that, the home fans need to raise their voices; to "be heard" but so too the home teams also need to 'put up their best'. READ MORE
I See Red, I See Red, I See Red: Crusaders v British and Irish Lions
The players will feel the intensity too. And with both sides running out in red; while it might distract a little, the action will be red hot. It could out shine any test, with the hosts playing with their usual high-speed intensity.! A huge fixture awaits locals. Crusaders v British and Irish Lions still holds tradition too. READ MORE
British and Irish Lions battle past Crusaders: LWOR player ratings
The British and Irish Lions handed the Crusaders their first defeat for over 10 months, with a 3-12 success in Christchurch. The outstanding Owen Farrell kicked all 12 points in his first start for the British and Irish Lions on this tour. It was a welcome win for the Tourists after they had come in for some fierce criticism […] READ MORE
Super Rugby SA Conference Week 19 Wrap
That’s it folks. The Super Rugby SA Conference Week 19 Games are done and that concludes the regular season of the tournament. As the dust settles, we take a look at the final games before the playoffs commence next week and look forward to the SA Conference teams who’re still in the running of the […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 3: The South African Franchises Key Talking Points
Super Rugby Week 3 saw the DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks deliver disappointing results, while the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions presented an entertaining though mostly one-sided affair. Super Rugby Week 3 This week saw all four of the South African franchises in action, with the Cell C Sharks enjoying the bye last weekend. […] READ MORE
Crusaders Fancied to Retain Their Crown but have Challengers in 2018
Rebounding from years of disappointment, the Super Rugby title sits well in Christchurch. And most will see the Crusaders fancied to retain their crown but, they have many challengers in 2018. That might be the case for any champion side. Every one of them come into a new season with the target firmly in place. And […] READ MORE
Barrett Brothers had a Terrific 2017
It might be stating the obvious, but one ‘rugby family’ will have plenty to celebrate at the end of year festivities. Scott Barrett held aloft the Super Rugby title. Beauden Barrett was voted the number one player by World Rugby (for the second year running). And Jordie Barrett had breakout season, before all three Barrett brothers […] READ MORE
‘Super’ Sam Whitelock takes the Supreme Award in NZ Rugby
At the 2017 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, there were many winners. But it was Super Sam Whitelock who took the Supreme Award in NZ Rugby. Claiming the Kel Tremaine Memorial Award, Sam Whitelock added that to his Investec Super Rugby player of the Year award, to cap a fantastic 12 months. Over that time, the lock […] READ MORE
Ronan O’Gara to Bring an Irish Voice to Crusaders Coaching Group
The Crusaders Super Rugby franchise has made a new appointment to their coaching group. To be added in 2018, he is surprisingly not a local son [as has been the norm]. He is former Ireland International player, Ronan O’Gara. Currently assisting at French Top 14 side Racing 92 – where Daniel Carter plies his trade. He […] READ MORE