Aki Tuivailala: The latest Hamilton Boys High product in Crusaders colours
The Crusaders have profited handsomely from the rugby production factory that is Hamilton Boys High School, and that trend continu…
Ned Lester
10 Dec 2024, 21:57
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New Zealand U20 begin quest for drought-breaking title against Wales
New Zealand U20 opener their U20 Championship campaign against Wales U20 on Sunday morning (NZST).
Finn Morton
28 Jun 2024, 18:08
All Blacks Sevens prodigy Oli Mathis labelled ‘a freak’ after SVNS debut
Waikato's Aki Tuivailala has labelled new All Blacks Sevens sensation Oli Mathis “a freak” after the teenager’s strong start…
Finn Morton
10 Dec 2024, 18:54
Codie Taylor returns for Crusaders in team to host Reds
The Crusaders will have the services of All Black Codie Taylor when they host the Reds in Christchurch this weekend.
Ned Lester
04 Mar 2025, 21:19
Hat-trick hero promoted for Crusaders in team to play Chiefs
The Crusaders have made minor changes to the team that beat the Hurricanes in round one ahead of their trip to Hamilton to face th…
Ned Lester
18 Feb 2025, 21:31
Four new faces named in Crusaders team for season opener
The Crusaders are out for redemption after dropping out of the Super Rugby Pacific title fold entirely in 2024. And a new, shorten…
Ned Lester
11 Feb 2025, 21:10
10 of the best transfer signings for Super Rugby Pacific 2025
Every year there are players that have a change of scenery across New Zealand Super Rugby teams in search of more playing time and…
Ben Smith
14 Jan 2025, 17:34
Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship: The RugbyPass team of the tournament
England flew out of South Africa last Saturday evening to Heathrow as the rightful champions, the consistency of their potent scru…
Liam Heagney
25 Dec 2024, 6:00
Crusaders farewell club stalwarts in 2025 squad
Some experienced heads have called time on illustrious Crusaders careers ahead of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.
Ned Lester
11 Nov 2024, 16:29
The teams are in: Lineups confirmed for unpredictable NPC semi-finals
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 23:34
Opinion
The top 50 prospects under 23 in New Zealand rugby
The top 50 prospects under 23 years of age currently plying their trade in New Zealand features three capped All Blacks already.
Ben Smith
02 Oct 2024, 0:42
Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship: The RugbyPass team of the tournament
England flew out of South Africa last Saturday evening to Heathrow as the rightful champions, the consistency of their potent scru…
Liam Heagney
28 Jul 2024, 2:26
Baby Blacks clinch best U20 Championship finish since 2017 title win
Both teams were soundly beaten in the semi-finals, New Zealand swatted aside 55-31 by French flair while Ireland were depowered 31…
Liam Heagney
19 Jul 2024, 11:36
Interview
La réaction de Jono Gibbes après que la France U20 ait marqué 55 points contre la Nouvelle-Zélande
Jono Gibbes reconnaît que la lourde défaite 31-55 contre la France reflète fidèlement le déroulement de la demi-finale.
Liam Heagney
15 Jul 2024, 4:10
Interview
Jono Gibbes' reaction to France U20s putting 55 points on New Zealand
The Baby Blacks came into the fixture at the Cape Town Stadium having beaten the French 27-26 just 10 days earlier in a pool match…
Liam Heagney
14 Jul 2024, 16:18
Seven-try France hammer New Zealand to book U20 final versus England
Beaten 26-27 by an 80th-minute Baby Blacks penalty in a July 4 pool match in Stellenbosch, the French only reached the last four a…
Liam Heagney
14 Jul 2024, 13:54
