#Pepesana Patafilo

Manawatū have their final pre-season game against Wellington at Levin Domain on Saturday, ahead of the first competition game against Northland in Whangarei next Sunday. This weekend's game was meant to be part of a doubleheader at Ōtaki, with Horowhenua Kāpiti playing Wairarapa Bush, as a fundraiser day for Sam Doyle, a former Wellington, Manawatū…

A returning Crusader, a local boy done good, and a few fresh out-of-towners have made the Crusaders squad for 2023. The 38-strong playing group, made up of familiar faces and some brand-new talent, will assemble at Rugby Park in Christchurch in early December, all set for their first fixture on February 24 at Orangetheory Stadium. The big news for…

A returning Crusader, a local boy done good and a few fresh out-of-towners - here's your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2023. These boys will represent the club and the history of the franchise when they take the field this year, on the hunt for points and trophies. The 38-strong playing group is made up of familiar faces and some brand-new…

Former Blues wing Melani Nanai has signed with the Crusaders for next season. Nanai, who spent five seasons at the Blues, has more recently been playing in England for Worcester. He spent three seasons there before signing with Bay of Plenty for this year's NPC. However, injury prevented him from playing. Other notable signings for the defending…