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Jun 16, 19 •
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After 18 Rounds and 120 matches of the regular season the quarter-finalists for the 2019 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. After a very competitive season the configuration of the...
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May 21, 19 •
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New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ Crusaders Investec Super Rugby Club are jointly reviewing allegations about player behavior while on tour in South Africa. NZR Chief Rugby Officer Nigel Cass confirmed that enquiries started as soon as staff were alerted by...
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May 1, 19 •
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All Blacks, BNZ Crusaders and Canterbury lock, Samuel Whitelock, and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have agreed a new deal, with the Test centurion signing through until 2023. The re-signing of the two-time RWC champion will see Whitelock anchor a core group of...
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Apr 26, 19 •
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One of the rising stars of New Zealand Rugby, All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders first five-eighth Richie Mo’unga, has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, his Super Rugby club and his Canterbury province, inking a new deal through to 2022. The news is further...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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One of the most exciting rugby players of his generation, All Blacks, BNZ Crusaders and Hawke’s Bay outside back Israel Dagg, is hanging up his boots, announcing his retirement from rugby. The injury-enforced announcement comes after 30-year-old...
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Apr 1, 19 •
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BNZ Crusaders centurion and 44-Test All Black Ryan Crotty has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the year, and link up with Japanese club Kubota Spears. The long-serving Crusaders midfielder confirmed the news on Monday...
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Feb 14, 19 •
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One of the best props of the modern era, All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders centurion Owen Franks has announced he will be leaving New Zealand Rugby at the end of 2019. 31-year-old Franks will head to English club Northampton Saints at the end of the year where...
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Dec 3, 18 •
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Scarlets are delighted to confirm that Brad Mooar has been signed as the region’s new head coach for the 2019-20 season and beyond. 44-year-old Mooar will join the West Wales region from the successful Super Rugby side Crusaders. Mooar will bring with him a...
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Oct 25, 18 •
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All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders loosehead prop, Joe Moody, has committed to playing his rugby in New Zealand through to 2022. The 30 year old has extended his contract with NZ Rugby beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, and will remain with the...
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Aug 5, 18 •
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New Zealand Rugby has today congratulated back-to-back Investec Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders after they beat the Lions 37 – 18 at AMI Stadium, in Christchurch tonight. The Crusaders, playing their first Final at home since 2008, were cheered on...
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Aug 5, 18 •
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Defending champs defeat Emirates Lions to win ninth title The Crusaders are the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby champions after they defeated the Emirates Lions 37-18 in a memorable final on Saturday morning (SA time) at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch. The home...
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Aug 2, 18 •
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First time that same teams meet in consecutive finals Highvelders hope for better luck in third successive final The Emirates Lions can prepare themselves for a very daunting challenge when they take on the Crusaders – considered firm favourites by...
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Aug 2, 18 •
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The BNZ Crusaders will host the Emirates Lions in Christchurch this Saturday night, in the Investec Super Rugby Final. The match will be the first time the Crusaders have played a Final on home soil since 2008. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team...
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Jul 22, 18 •
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The Emirates Lions qualified for a third successive Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final with their impressive 40-23 victory over the Jaguares on Saturday afternoon in Johannesburg. They will meet the Waratahs next Saturday at Emirates Airlines Park from 15h05 in...
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Jul 22, 18 •
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Following the completion of the four quarter-finals the semi-finalists for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. Semi-Final 1: Winner Quarter-Final 1 v Winner Quarter-Final 2 Semi-Final 2:...
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Jul 19, 18 •
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Emirates Lions face strong Jaguares contest on Highveld Cell C Sharks ready for daunting Christchurch challenge The Emirates Lions face a strong contest from the Jaguares when the two sides meet in the last Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-final on Saturday in...
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Jul 15, 18 •
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After 19 Rounds and 120 matches of the regular season the quarter-finalists for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. The four quarter-final hosts: The three Conference Winners –...
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Jul 4, 18 •
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BNZ Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett will make rugby history yet again this week, becoming the first player to record 200 Investec Super Rugby caps. Crockett has been named to play in the Crusaders’ home game against the Highlanders on Friday night, in a match...
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Jun 27, 18 •
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The colour, action and stars of Investec Super Rugby return this weekend as the Highlanders, Crusaders, Hurricanes, Chiefs and Blues push for a place in this year’s competition playoffs rounds. A super finish is in store with four New Zealand teams – the...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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New Zealand Rugby has agreed to release Crusaders loose forward to be available for his country of birth after reaching an agreement with Rugby Australia. Chris Lendrum, NZR Head of Professional Rugby, said the two national unions reached an agreement late...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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The final round of Investec Super Rugby before the Steinlager Series kicks off in just a few hours and it’s one not to miss. With two local derbies and an early kick off in Auckland, rugby fans across the country will be treated to the best sporting action...
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May 31, 18 •
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Tomorrow afternoon we travel to Hamilton ahead of our match against the Chiefs on Saturday night. This week 16 fixture will be the last round of the Investec Super Rugby competition before we break for the June International window. Razor has named his side...
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May 30, 18 •
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New Zealand Rugby and the Investec Super Rugby clubs, the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders are encouraging fans, supporters and each other to learn the correct way to say people’s names. With teams based in New Zealand, Australia, South...
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May 23, 18 •
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This Friday night we host the Hurricanes in a top-of-the-table blockbuster at AMI Stadium. Razor has made just three changes from the side that defeated the Blues at Eden Park last weekend, including two changes in the forwards and one in the backs. In the...
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May 17, 18 •
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We are now preparing for a series of New Zealand derbies leading in to the June international window, starting this weekend with the Blues at Eden Park. Razor has named his starting side for this match, which features six changes and one positional switch...
