The Rebels tumble at the final hurdle to make the Super Rugby playoffs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels failed to reach the Super Rugby playoffs following back-to-back disappointing results against New Zealand opposition. The Rebels had a chance to reach the playoffs despite...
Chiefs rally to upset Crusaders in derby classic
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders were 20-0 up midway through the first half, but the Chiefs rolled up their sleeves to pull off an unlikely victory. The Chiefs kept their play-off hopes alive by mounting...
Sam Cane set to make his first start for the Chiefs since returning from injury
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black openside flanker Sam Cane is set to make his first start for the Chiefs since his return from injury and will feature in an unfamiliar position as he packs down at blindside flank. Cane...
Sam Cane returns for the Chiefs following neck break
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have welcomed back franchise co-captain Sam Cane ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday. Cane last played against the Springboks in October last year...
Weber brace sees Chiefs past Sharks, Highlanders overcome Jaguares
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs moved off the foot of the New Zealand Conference and picked up just their fourth Super Rugby win of the season as Brad Weber scored two tries in a 29-23 victory over the Sharks. Seven...
Chiefs front row boosted by All Black returnees
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Colin Cooper has reshuffled his twenty three ahead of this weekend’s derby match against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. A new front row of Atu Moli,...
Brad Weber to lead the Chiefs with Brodie Retallick sidelined
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheifs have been dealt futher injury blows ahead of their clash with the Lions, who are bottom of the South African conference. Injured fullback Damian McKenzie will miss the remainder of...
41 players named for All Blacks foundation day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to lay the foundation for the international season ahead. A...
The most capped ever All Black halfback pens new deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major coup for New Zealand Rugby, the All Blacks most capped number nine and second most capped Highlanders player, halfback Aaron Smith, has put pen to paper - and signed a new two-year deal...
Chiefs hold Hurricanes, Brumbies down Waratahs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs halted their losing run by drawing an entertaining derby with the Hurricanes, while the Brumbies saw off the Waratahs. Damian McKenzie sparkled as the Chiefs stopped...
