Some Things Are Bigger Than Rugby
We are the Crusaders.
It's time to chat
We are proud to be collaborating with some local Ōtautahi charities who are doing some amazing mahi supporting Mens health & wellbeing.
The Yarns Men
The Yarns Men believe in strong communities where every man feels connected, valued and heard. Our mission is to spark good yarns and foster connection for working age men.
BetterMan
BetterMan aims to improve men's wellbeing and mental health, and help them become better versions of themselves, to grow, thrive and foster connection.
Lads without labels
Lads Without Labels is a student-led, student-focused mental health and wellbeing charity.
Wanting both tāne and our young people to be equipped to have conversations, get support when needed and understand that it’s okay to be vulnerable.
A huge thank you to our commercial partners who are helping bring this round to life and are equally as committed to our community.
What's happening at the game?
Connection at the stadium
The Yarns Men will be at gates connecting, ready for a yarn and handing out their conversation cards to put in your back pocket for later on in the game and of course to keep for future yarns.
Lads without Labels will be there with their team.
The Men’s Shed will be located under the big screen at the back of the stadium and open all game with free 0.0% Southern Alps Larger on offer and plenty of yarns.
Pre-match
5:30pm – 6:30pm: Get to the game early and head down to the Men’s Shed hosted by Rog and Mitch from the Rock. There will be free 0.0% Southern Alps beers on offer (First in first served) and Rog will be having a few yarns with a series of guests.
7:00pm – Join us for a moment against silence as we all stand united for something far more important than rugby. Mens Mental Health.
Too many Kiwi men are struggling in silence. It’s time to talk. It’s time to stand together and make some noise for our mates, our brothers, our fathers and our sons. Help us stand shoulder to shoulder and make some noise.
Half-Time
Where in the Warehouse with Chemist Warehouse, supporting the Mental Health Foundation, with an exciting announcement to make
The Rock and Fiji Airways Mates Carry. Enter here
Kick for the Kia. Enter here
