The start of Super Rugby v2016.1.0 (which, admittedly, features changes that probably a bit more unpopular than some Windows upgrades) is now less than three weeks away. The pre-season has seen the firing of the first shots in anger and I thought the readers on Sharksworld might be interested in a bit of feedback about what has been on offer so far. […]
Posts tagged with: Zac Guildford
Patience is a virtue – or is it?
The rumour mill – 1st edition 2014
It may be a new year, but not much has changed in terms of player movement, with plenty of stars either confirming moves or being on the verge of big moves. This is what went down during the festive season. […]
Saders pip Hurricanes – hand Chiefs conference win
The Chiefs have claimed the New Zealand conference title thanks to the Crusaders’ unimpressive 25 – 17 victory over the Hurricanes in Christchurch tonight. The game saw both teams scored three tries, and ultimately it was the accurate boot of Dan Carter that proved the difference between the sides in a tense clash. The Crusaders needed a bonus point win to retain a chance of overhauling the champions, who play the Blues tonight in the final Super 15 round. But the Crusaders were lucky enough to even win the match, let alone launch a bid for four tries, only nailing the victory with a 79th minute try. […]
Three changes for Crusaders
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made some changes to his side to take on the Sharks on Friday. […]
Whitelock to captain the Crusaders
George Whitelock has been named to Captain the Crusaders against the Stormers in the absence of injured Kieran Read. Luke Whitelock come in to replace Read, to make that a Whitelock trio in the Crusaders forwards. […]
Guildford (finally) self-destructs
Kiwi Zac Guildford’s goose appears to now be properly cooked, with the Crusaders winger having “voluntarily stood down” from the franchise squad after being involved in yet another drunken incident. […]
Faumuina joins All Blacks for Rugby Championship
Duncan Johnstone writes on Stuff.co.nz that Auckland and Blues prop Charlie Faumuina is the only new face named in the 28-man All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship. […]
Crusaders change one
Todd Blackadder has named his team to take on the Chiefs in Hamilton this weekend, making only one change from the team that beat the Bulls in the qualifier last weekend, with brothers Franks rotating in the front row, with Ben getting to start while Owen waits to make an impact later. […]
Crusaders named for Bulls clash
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
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. […]
NZ lose second winger in two weeks
The in-form All Black and Hurricanes winger, Cory Jane, has been ruled out of the June International test series after an ankle injury has him on the sidelines for six weeks. […]
All Black training group named
New All Black coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-man strong training squad, the first of his tenure. […]
Consistency key for Crusaders
The Crusaders take on the Reds in the only Sunday match this weekend, and the same team that defeated the Waratahs could run onto the field, should Sean Maitland recover sufficiently from a knock he took. Should Maitland not be available to take his spot on the wing, Adam Whitelock will come into the starting line-up. […]
Ton up for Carter
The Crusaders have named their team to take the trip to Wellington and take on the Hurricanes this weekend, with flyhalf Dan Carter again selected in the 12 jersey, and this in his hundredth Super Rugby match. […]
Dan shifts for Stormers
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. […]