The Champions of Super Rugby, Crusaders is a New Zealander team which is officially known as BNZ Crusaders after sponsorship. They are professional rugby union based in Christchurch, New Zealand and their home ground is Christchurch Stadium. The Rugby League Park has 18,600 seating capacity at a time. Crusaders are the only team who won 9 titles (that is most by any team). Crusaders are the defending champion of Super Rugby from 2018 edition. They are one of the most difficult team to beat. In 2018 season they were 1st in the NZ Conference and overall also in the group stage. The former New Zealander Scott Robertson is the current coach of the team. Sam Whitelock is the Captain of the side, under his supervision Crusaders are looking forward to defending. Wyatt Crockett (201) score is the most caps player of the side and Top Scorer is Dan Carter (1,708).
The exceptional Crusaders are the best team of the history of SANZAAR organized Super Rugby. They are unbeatable in most occasions, especially when they are playing at their home ground. Their past records are excellent in every aspect of the game. Crusaders players, captain, team, coach each have their own record list. We have gathered a few of past championship records.
Past years |
Position on Table |
For title |
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2018 |
1st |
Finalist, defeated Lions |
2017 |
1st |
Won Final, beat Lions |
2016 |
7th |
Quarterfinalist lost to Lions |
2014 |
2nd |
Lost Final against Waratahs |
2008 |
1st |
Defeat Waratahs |
2006 |
1st |
Defeated Hurricanes |
2005 |
1st |
Beat Waratahs |
2002 |
1st |
Won against Brumbies |
2000 (Hat-trick) |
1st |
Win against Brumbies |
1999 |
1st |
Won against Highlanders |
1998 |
1st |
Defeat Blues in Final |
The following table shows the current year Squad of Crusaders who will play in Super Rugby 2019 edition. Sam Whitelock is the leader of the team and they are looking forward to defending their title.
Forwards |
Backs |
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Hookers |
Props |
Locks |
Lossies |
Halfbacks |
First- eights |
Centres |
Outside-backs |
Ben Funnell |
Michael Alaalatoa |
Scott Barrett |
Ethan Blackadder |
Mitchell Drummond |
Brett Cameron |
Tim Bateman |
George Bridge |
Andrew Makalio |
Harry Allan |
Luke Romano |
Whetu Douglas |
Ere Enari |
Mitchell Hunt |
Ryan Crotty |
Israel Dagg |
Codie Taylor |
Owen Franks |
Quinten Strange |
Mitchell Dunshea |
Bryn Hall |
Richie Mo’unga |
Braydon Ennor |
Leicester Faingaanuku |
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Joe Moody |
Sam Whitelock |
Billy Harmon |
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Jack Goodhue |
David Havili |
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Tim Perry |
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Kieran Read |
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Will Jordan |
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Tom Sanders |
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Manasa Mataele |
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Jordan Taufua |
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Ngane Punivai |
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Matt Todd |
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Here is the most loved team Crusaders Schedule for 2019 Super Rugby, they will play 16 games. Crusaders are looking for rivalry attack to Highlanders and other teams also. They are ever ready to take over on any team in the group or conference.
Date & Month | Opposition | Local Time - GMT | Venue |
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16 Feb |
19:35 - 06:35 |
Eden Park, Auckland |
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23 Feb |
19:35 - 06:35 |
AMI Stadium, Christchurch |
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2 Mar |
18:45 - 8:45 |
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
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9 Mar |
17:15 - 04:15 |
AMI Stadium, Christchurch |
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16 Mar |
VS Highlanders |
19:35 - 06:35 |
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin |
23 Mar |
19:45 - 08:45 |
Sydney Cricket Ground |
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29 Mar |
19:35 - 06:35 |
Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
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6 Apr |
17:15 - 4:15 |
AMI Stadium, Christchurch |
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12 Apr |
VS Highlanders |
19:35 - 7:35 |
AMI Stadium, Christchurch |
26 Apr |
19:35 - 07:35 |
AMI Stadium, Christchurch |
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3 May |
19:35 - 07:35 |
AMI Stadium, Christchurch |
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10 May |
19:10 - 05:10 |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria |
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19 May |
17:15 - 15:15 |
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town |
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25 May |
19:35 - 07:35 |
AMI Stadium, Christchurch |
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1 Jun |
VS Chiefs |
19:35 - 07:35 |
ANZ National Stadium, Suva |
8 Jun |
19:35 - 07:35 |
AMI Stadium, Christchurch |