For the first few years of the Super Rugby competition, when only 12 teams contested the title and a muilti-million dollar deal with global giants adidas was merely a fantasty at NZRFU headquarters, the five New Zealand franchises played in kits manufactured by CCC. This vintage Crusaders shirt, from, we believe, the 2000 season, is a classic! The Kiwi-sides' shirts in the … [Read more...]
Crusaders v Bulls Preview with @KAIWHANArugby
Two teams currently enjoying vastly different fortunes meet this week in Round Five of the Super XV, with the win-less Crusaders hosting a Bulls side buoyed by their first ever victory at Eden Park. To preview the match we've sought the opinions of true-blue Bulls man Thinus Pienaar of Kaiwhana Rugby , and our very own Tim from RugbyShirts.net. Which side starts this … [Read more...]
Carter staying in New Zealand … for now
Media speculation was running rife today as Dan Carter called a press conference, with commentators confidently predicting Rugby's highest point-scorer of all time was set to activate the sabbatical clause in his NZRFU contract and join the Toyota organisation in Japan. That speculation appears misinformed, with Carter laughing off reports he's signed on the dotted line, and … [Read more...]
Dagg back where he’s best for Crusaders v Hurricanes
Having promised a revitalised approach to their play this year the Crusaders failed to impress in their opening match of the 2013 Super XV, slumping to a heavy loss at the hands of the young Blues side and forcing coach Todd Blackadder to immediately re-jig his backline. Tom Taylor donned the number 15 jersey at Eden Park, pushing All Black fullback Israel Dagg on to the … [Read more...]
Super Rugby Preview – Blues v Crusaders
As Round Three of the 2013 Super XV gets underway we have the mouth-watering clash between arch-rivals the Blues and the Crusaders to look forward to. After the perfect start to Sir John Kirwan's coaching tenure last week the Blues will be growing in confidence, while the red and blacks are embarking on a campaign with the weight of expectation firmly on their shoulders. Can … [Read more...]