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The official Twitter of The Crusaders
Joined April 2009
A new shade of red for Leigh Halfpenny in 2024 ❤️. Mae’r Crusaders yn hynod falch i gyhoeddi for y cefnwr chwedlonol o Gymru , Leigh Halfpenny, yn ymuno â’r tîm ar gyfer tymor 2024. Croeso Leigh! Edrychwn ymlaen yn .fawr i dy groesawu i Christchurch. 📝
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We are deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of Sean Wainui 💔 . Crusader #189, Sean will forever be a cherished member of our club. Our hearts go out to Sean’s whānau, friends, and all those in the rugby community who knew him.
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Arrived with a dream, and made it come true 👊🏼 Thank you Pablo Matera . Wishing you and your family all the best for your next chapter. #251
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Proud would be an understatement. ❤️ Scott Robertson will be your new All Blacks coach from 2024 onwards 👏 . Read more:
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Following the 2023 season we will say goodbye to Richie Mo'unga as he heads to Japan to take on the next chapter ❤️. Read more:
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We did it! That's full time and the @crusadersrugby have the 2017 Super Rugby title! Thank you to our incredible supporters for everything!.
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3PEAT!!! And our 10th @superrugbynz title!! What a close contest, thank you the @jaguaresarg and your fans, you were outstanding 👏🏽 #3peat #likenoother #CRUvJAG 19-3 final score 🔥🏆🙌🏽.
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End of an era following the 2023 season 🖤 Wishing Sam all the best as he heads to France to play with his brother Luke once again 👊🏼. Read more:
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This morning @izzy_dagg announced his retirement from rugby 😢 You have been an incredible player and member of our team over your 8 seasons Izzy. We are so lucky to continue having your influence in this season’s campaign too 👊🏽 Thank you for everything 🙌🏽 #crusaderforlife #149.
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We are off to the north! Taking on @Munsterrugby and @BristolBears in pre-season 2024 🔥 . Read more -
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Crusaders Centurion Matt Todd returns home as Assistant Coach ❤️ . Read more:
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Join us in welcoming back Rob Penney as Head Coach from 2024 👊🏼. Read more:
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That’s a legacy. 👊🏼.
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A true legend to our great game not only in New Zealand but globally ❤️🌍. Sam Whitelock, 350 First Class games 👏🏼
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Congrats to Richie McCaw being named New Zealand sportsman of the decade at the #HalbergAwards 👏🏼🇳🇿
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Do we have an early contender for try of the year? Or decade? Perhaps century? 🔥🔥 camera work from @skysportnz #CRUvCHI #NelsonExpress
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Top o' the mornin' to ya! We have some exciting news to start your day, to be sure - @RonanOGara10 is our new Backs Coach! Read more at #crusadeon
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Good luck on your next adventure in Japan Bryn Hall 🇯🇵 Thank you for everything you put into the jersey 👊🏼. #202
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Congratulations to Crusader #84 Dan Carter becoming inductee #162 to the World Rugby Hall of Fame 🌟👊🏼. #WorldRugbyHOF
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Going to miss our mate! 🥺 Following the 2023 season Leicester will be heading to France 🇫🇷 . Read more:
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💔 Thank you to everyone who has been with us. Mā Pango Mā Whero. Ka Oti Te Mahi.
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A solid performance sees Pablo Matera voted as your Hyundai NZ Man of the Match 💯 . #CrusadersRugby
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Sam Whitelock has announced he will retire from all forms of the game following his season in France, give it up for CRUUUUSADER #142! . An icon of our game. Thank you for everything! Wishing you all the best on the next chapter Sam, remember the door to Rugby Park is always open
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The stage is set. Let’s goooooo! . Where are you supporting from?! 🇳🇿
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Staying put through until 2027! Will Jordan has re-signed! 👊🏼🔥. Read more:
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Congratulations to our 11 @allblacks - especially to our new ABs Braydon & Sevu!!! 👊🏽 We look forward to seeing you play in black, after a well earned break first 😉 #redinblack #crusadeon #whatafinalsweek
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As we travel to Sydney for our match v @NSWWaratahs our thoughts are with our Christchurch community. We are sending our love to everyone affected, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters. This Saturday night we will be playing for you and our wider Crusaders region ❤️
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🚨 The news you’ve been waiting for… Razor locks in to 2024 🔒
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Good luck to T̶h̶e̶ ̶H̶i̶g̶h̶l̶a̶n̶d̶e̶r̶s̶ both teams in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final this weekend! 💙 💛 #The03 #SouthernBrothers
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Wishing our mate Oli Jager all the best on his next adventure with Munster! And incredible human on and off the field 🍀. Oli’s Crusaders journey began in 2014 when he joined our academy since then has gone on to play over 50 games and leaves with 7 titles to his name 🏆👊🏼
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These are the moments you love. 😍 Fletcher Newell’s Dad has hand-made a sign up on his property alongside State Highway One, Leithfield Beach 👏🏼. @AllBlacks
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We are off to the FINAL!!! AT HOME!!! Next Saturday night 👊🏼 Stay tuned for ticket details tomorrow morning ⚔️ Thank you to @Hurricanesrugby - it’s been an epic season against one another #CRUvHUR #wewill #crusadeon.
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Congratulations Razor with your recent appointment with Barbarians 👊🏼 Linking up with former Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O’Gara 😮💨
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Great news announced by Government today, which will see the return of Investec Super Rugby under Alert Level 2! The competition will involve all five NZ Super teams playing one another home and away over 10 weeks - read more at �❤️#crusadeon
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If you thought he was finished with Crusaders. Think again! Welcome back Crusaders #138 Owen Franks 😍 . Read more:
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Just like we had to with the mullet in 2020 today we say goodbye to Jack Goodhue as he heads to France in 2024 🥹👊🏼 . Read more:
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Introducing your World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Will Jordan! 🔥👏🏼. #WorldRugbyAwards
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Scott Barrett & Codie Taylor ain't going anywhere 😤🔥 . Read more:
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Young blood. So proud of our man Noah and hoping for a quick return to play for TJ
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Always a Crusader ❤️ Thank you for everything you have given the jersey! We can't wait to see you get stuck in to the next chapter of your career! . #199
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The speculation is true. Levi Aumua is joining us for 2024 & 2025 👊🏼🔥. Read More:
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Introducing your 2020 Crusaders Squad! We are also excited to announce our new Captain for our 25th season. Scott Barrett!! Read more about the squad and our new signings (which include a couple of familiar faces!) at We can't wait to see you in 2020 👊
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