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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...
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May 11, 18 •
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Sunwolves v Queensland Reds When: Saturday 12 May at 13:05 AEDT Where: Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo TV: Super Rugby will be live on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Broadcast information: The match will see Wallabies 2015 World Cup...
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May 10, 18 •
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We are preparing to face a third Australian side in as many weeks this Saturday night when we host the Waratahs at AMI Stadium. Razor has named an all-new front row this week, with the return of Joe Moody, alongside Codie Taylor and Michael Alaalatoa. Bryn...
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May 9, 18 •
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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has secured the signatures of two more key players, with experienced midfielder Ryan Crotty and lock Scott Barrett re-committing to the national body, the BNZ Crusaders and their respective provinces. The announcement is further great...
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May 4, 18 •
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Melbourne Rebels v Crusaders When: Friday May 4 at 19:45 AEDT Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne TV: Super Rugby will be live on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms Broadcast information: Rebels Head Coach Dave Wessels has...
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May 2, 18 •
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We have remained in Australia this week as we prepare for our round 12 clash against the Rebels on Friday night. Razor has made three changes in the forward pack and four in the backs in his starting side. The match day 23 includes three players –...
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Apr 26, 18 •
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We are on our way to Canberra this afternoon, to take on the Brumbies at GIO Stadium on Saturday night. Razor has made seven changes to his team from the side that took the field against the Sunwolves last weekend. Codie Taylor returns to the starting line-up...
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Apr 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Investec Super Rugby clubs to play French Barbarians in June
• Christchurch and Invercargill to host matches • Canterbury Rugby preparing to host All Blacks in August Rugby fans in Christchurch and Invercargill will get a taste of International rugby with the Crusaders and Highlanders confirmed to face...
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Mar 30, 18 •
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Round 7 sees us take on the South African conference leaders, the Lions, on Sunday afternoon in Johannesburg (Monday morning NZ time). The last time we faced off was last August in the 2017 Investec Super Rugby Final! Razor has made just one change to his...
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Mar 22, 18 •
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Mtawarira, Du Preez back for Cell C Sharks’ Melbourne visit DHL Stormers want to build against Reds Janse Van Vuren to debut for Emirates Lions Former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss is in line to equal the record for the most Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Mar 21, 18 •
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BNZ Crusaders named to play the Bulls This Friday night we are back at home when we host the Bulls following two rounds of Investec Super Rugby on the road. It will be our last game in Christchurch for three weeks, before we fly out for the South African and...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Crusader For Life Update The latest Crusader For Life videos this week include interviews Razor and Jordan after the Stormers win and also with Ronan, David, Mitch and Sam discussing this weekend’s game. Visit crusaderforlife.com to sign up now. BNZ...
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Mar 1, 18 •
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Crusader For Life The latest Crusader For Life videos this week include interviews of Razor, Jason and Codie discussing this weekend’s game, Luke chatting 100 games and Wyatt telling us why he’s retiring from some of the game! Visit...
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Feb 27, 18 •
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2018 to be swansong season with BNZ Crusaders All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett has announced his retirement from international rugby with this year also to be his last season of Investec Super Rugby with the Crusaders. The hugely-popular...
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Feb 22, 18 •
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On Saturday night we kick off our 2018 Investec Super Rugby season at home, in Christchurch, when we host the Chiefs. Razor has named a strong starting fifteen for the NZ derby match, including nine All Blacks with 281 test caps between them. We will be led...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the British and Irish Lions
The BNZ Crusaders will create history on Saturday night when they play the British and Irish Lions for the first time. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a strong side that includes an All Black tight five and a backline brimming with the exciting young...
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May 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Captain Kieran Read inks deal through to 2019
Signs with NZ Rugby, BNZ Crusaders and Counties Manukau All Blacks Captain Kieran Read headed back to school today for a special event, with the inspirational loose forward announcing he has signed a new two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ...
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Apr 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wyatt Crockett to set Super Rugby record for most appearances
Wyatt Crockett and BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson will be available for interviews at 10 am, Thursday 13 April, at AMI Stadium. BNZ Crusaders front row stalwart Wyatt Crockett will set the Investec Super Rugby appearance record when he runs out...
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Mar 31, 17 •
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BNZ Crusaders team named to play the Waratahs | Crusaders BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged backline to face the Waratahs this Sunday evening. In the forwards, there are four changes from the starting line-up that faced the...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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The BNZ Crusaders will travel south to play the Highlanders in Dunedin this weekend, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has made eight changes to the squad of 23 that beat the Brumbies in last weekend’s opening round of Super Rugby. There are two...
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Feb 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Dagg to mark his Super Rugby tonne against the Brumbies
The BNZ Crusaders open their 2017 Super Rugby season at home this Saturday night when they take on the Brumbies. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named six debutants in his side, and Israel Dagg will become the latest Super Rugby centurion when he takes the...
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Feb 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play Hurricanes in pre-season match
The BNZ Crusaders have their final pre-season hit out this Friday evening before the season proper begins. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a strong side to take on the Hurricanes in Waverley, including 11 All Blacks. Sam Whitelock will kick off his...
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Feb 10, 17 •
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To celebrate the BNZ Crusaders’ 200th player, 200 tickets to the opening game of the 2017 season were offered for sale today at $9 and sold out within minutes of going on sale at 9 am. Since the inaugural season of Super Rugby in 1996, 197 players have...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to face Highlanders in Farmlands Cup
The BNZ Crusaders kick off their 2017 pre-season matches with the second annual Farmlands Cup fixture this Saturday. They will take on the Pulse Energy Highlanders at the Darfield Rugby Club, which has had a grandstand erected to seat the crowd expected on...
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Jan 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders name squad for Brisbane Global Tens
The BNZ Crusaders have named a strong side to contest the inaugural Brisbane Global Tens competition on 11 and 12 February. All Black Seta Tamanivalu and fellow international Digby Ioane have been named in the squad, while Israel Dagg will travel with the...
