Crusaders 2019
-
Mo'unga inks new three-year deal
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. 24-year-old Mo'unga made his provincial debut for Canterbury in 2013 and his Investec Super Rugby debut with the Crusaders three years later. He first played for the All Blacks against a France XV on the Vista Northern Tour in 2017 and made his full Test debut against France last year in Dunedin. He has played nine Tests to date.All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: "Congratulations to Richie on his re-signing. He is developing into a very good rugby player and it's great that he's staying, as he is only going to get better and better. "He made a great start last year in his first All Blacks season and we look forward to him going to an even higher level this year. It'll be exciting to watch just how far he can go." BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson added: "Richie is world class - at just 24 years old he's quickly established himself as an integral member of our squad and a leading first five-eighth in Super Rugby. "We're proud of his ability to step up and make big plays under pressure. He's proved that over the past three seasons with the Crusaders and was rewarded for his consistency with selection in the All Blacks. Richie has a big future in the game and it's exciting that his playing future is with the Crusaders." -
Is Mataele out for the season?
-
@Billy-Tell Yes, he is.
-
@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2019:
@Billy-Tell Yes, he is.
Pity, cos the Crusaders strike me as being a bit short of quality outside backs...
-
-
@Billy-Tell contender for worst post you've ever made, and there's some tough competition.
-
@Canerbry said in Crusaders 2019:
@Billy-Tell contender for worst post you've ever made, and there's some tough competition.
It’s almost as funny as the guy who has the username Canerbry instead of Canterbury. Cracks me up every time.
-
-
-
@Tim Only just had time to read this article.
Minus captain Sam Whitelock and midfielder Ryan Crotty, who are both on All Blacks rest weeks and won't play against the Sharks at home on Friday night, the Crusaders trained in heavy rain at their Rugby Park headquarters to kickoff the week.It will be interesting to see whether Bateman will come in for Crotty, or whether they'll move Havili to 12 to start Jordan at fullback. Or Bateman at 12, Jordan at fullback, and Havili covering both from the bench.
-
Great news for the Crusaders and All Blacks: Sam Whitelock has re-signed for four more years!
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.Under the terms of the deal, Whitelock will take a break from New Zealand rugby at the end of this year to take up a short-term contract with Japanese club Panasonic. He will miss the 2020 Investec Super Rugby season and return to New Zealand at the end of the Japanese Top 14 season in May 2020.Tew said NZR’s Board had also given NZR approval to allow Whitelock to be selected for the All Blacks in 2020, a decision made on the basis of his long-standing and outstanding service to New Zealand Rugby and the fact he had signed a four-year deal. Whitelock also has exit clauses in his contract. Whitelock had already been signed through to 2020 but had decided to negotiate a longer contract early.http://www.allblacks.com/News/34051/samuel-whitelock-locks-in-four-year-deal
-
@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2019:
@Tim Only just had time to read this article.
Minus captain Sam Whitelock and midfielder Ryan Crotty, who are both on All Blacks rest weeks and won't play against the Sharks at home on Friday night, the Crusaders trained in heavy rain at their Rugby Park headquarters to kickoff the week.It will be interesting to see whether Bateman will come in for Crotty, or whether they'll move Havili to 12 to start Jordan at fullback. Or Bateman at 12, Jordan at fullback, and Havili covering both from the bench.
I'm guessing we won't see Bateman. Razor has all of those young guns clamouring for starts.
This week I'm going to guess - 11. Bridge, Goodhue, Ennor, Reece, 15. Jordan - 23. Havili
But Razor could easily shuffle that pack a different way.
-
