Stormers flyhalf Robert du Preez Junior has been handed the all-important flyhalf jersey as former Wallaby coach Robbie Deans names his Barbarians side to face the Springboks at Wembley on Saturday. […]
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Du Preez leads Barbarians charge
3 Nov 16 10:57 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 14 Comments
Still no Read for Crusaders
15 May 14 08:46 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 16 Comments
All Black number 8 Kieran Read is still battling with the after-effects of concussion and thus will miss out on Saturday’s home clash against the Sharks. […]
The key to winning and losing rugby
17 Apr 14 12:52 by Chris Smith (ChrisS) | 41 Comments
I’ve been pondering the reason for the Cheetahs defensive frailties this year and the emergence of the Sharks as a defensive powerhouse and I think I’ve hit upon the answer. […]
Sharks prevail in thrilling game
5 Apr 13 20:56 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 59 Comments
There were no tries, but it didn’t matter one bit as the Sharks shrugged off an indifferent first half to beat the Crusader 21-17 at Kings Park. […]
Three changes for Crusaders
3 Apr 13 16:45 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 13 Comments
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made some changes to his side to take on the Sharks on Friday. […]
Crusaders named for Bulls clash
18 Jul 12 09:40 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
The Crusaders team to face the Bulls in the first play-off match this weekend, has been announced with only a few changes to the team that beat the Force last weekend. […]
Conservative squad for Hansen
4 Jun 12 10:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 8 Comments
New Zealand coach Steve Hanson has named relatively safe 30 man squad for his team’s three test series against Ireland, with a few new caps included, but the most surprising selection being that of Piri Weepu. […]
Blackadder rings the changes
17 May 12 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 1 Comment
Now, I’m sure that a team as experienced as the Crusaders are – or rather, a coach as experienced as Todd Blackadder is – would know that pushing the panic button after an unexpected loss in Super Rugby is generally never the right thing to do. […]
Saders rotate for Rebels
9 May 12 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 1 Comment
Richie McCaw may have been named to captain the Crusaders team for the first time this season as they head to Melbourne to take on the Rebels, but that doesn’t mean that coach Todd Blackadder has opted to play his strongest combinations across the board. […]
Dan shifts for Stormers
12 Apr 12 08:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 15 Comments
The Crusaders team to face the Stormers this weekend has been announced, with Tom Taylor selected above Dan Carter in the flyhalf position, with Carter instead shifting to inside centre to join Robbie Fruean in midfield. […]
Saders named to face Blues
21 Feb 12 15:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
The Crusaders have named a strong side to face the Blues in a tough away game on Friday. Neither captain Richie McCaw nor flyhalf sensation Dan Carter is yet available, though. […]
All Blacks named for Port Elizabeth
18 Aug 11 07:18 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 12 Comments
All Blacks.com reports that the All Black coaches have named the All Black team to play South Africa at 3am on Sunday morning (NZT). […]
Continuity for both Super Rugby finalists
7 Jul 11 09:11 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 6 Comments
Both Ewan McKenzie and Todd Blackadder have the unaccustomed luxury of being able to name unchanged lineups for this weekend’s Super Rugby final in Brisbane. For McKenzie in particular, it is something of a rarity to have not lost any players to injury and his side will relish the continuity. […]
They don’t smile that much in Christchurch anymore
20 Jun 11 09:22 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 9 Comments
While five Super franchises raised a glass and celebrated a job well done after Round 18 brought the curtain down on the regular Super season, the same can’t be said in Christchurch. […]
Crusaders ready for Blues onslaught
8 Jun 11 11:29 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 4 Comments
The game of this coming weekend is the top of the New Zealand conference clash between the Crusaders and the Blues, and will most likely decide which team will finish the top New Zealand team. The Crusaders have announced their team for this huge game, with a few big name changes. […]