Super Rugby Pacific Final teams: Chiefs vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have named a formidable side to face the reigning champions, the Crusaders, in a battle for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific title at a sold-out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. The starting lineup...
All Backs XV Squad named for Japan tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan for the 2023 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup against Japan XV and Brave Blossoms. The...
Team News: Western Force vs Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFacing up against minor premiers the formidable Chiefs, head coach Simon Cron has made three changes to his starting XV. Argentinian Puma Santiago Medrano returns to the pack after a stint on the sideline...
Anton Lienert Brown playing his 100th Chiefs game this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLienert-Brown returns this week to face the Highlanders in his 100th game for the Gallagher Chiefs.The 60 test All Black who suffered an ankle injury during round one of the competition, is back to full...
New faces for the Chiefs ahead of Drua clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe table-topping Gallagher Chiefs are back home for round nine of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition to face the Fijian Drua.Clayton McMillan has selected a refreshed lineup for the clash that sees...
Damian McKenzie brings up a century against Waratahs when he starts this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe outstanding Damian McKenzie will play his 100th game for the Gallagher Chiefs against the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night.McKenzie, 28 next month, made his debut for the Gallagher Chiefs in 2015,...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
Fainga’anuku to wing for All Blacks XV against the Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named strong team to challenge the Barbarians in their closing match at Tottenham Spur Stadium this Sunday. Following a win against Ireland...
Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks XV team to face Ireland A in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Ireland A at RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday 4 November, kick-off at 7:45PM GMT (8:45AM Saturday 5 November NZDT). The matchday 23 is...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...
