Gatland named Chiefs coach! Good news for McKenzie, bad news for South Africa?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs, snapped up the signature of arguably the most in-demand head coach with Warren Gatland signing a four-year deal with the side. Gatland will have a...
Ivan van Rooyen to retain head coach role at Golden Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced that Ivan van Rooyen will retain the role of head coach of the club after they just missed out on a spot in the final last year. Van...
WRAP UP: Super Rugby Quarter-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWins for the Crusaders, Jaguares, Hurricanes and Brumbies set up will be a thrilling round of semi-final matches as the 2019 Super Rugby season draws to a close. Mo'unga at the double...
Super Rugby Wrap Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls and the Sharks both faltered in their bid to reach the semi-finals of the 2019 Super Rugby campaign, while the Jaguares made history by qualifying for the semis for the first time. The...
Super Rugby Team of the Quarter-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders, Jaguares, Hurricanes and Brumbies all claimed semi-finals with wins over the Highlanders, Chiefs, Bulls and Sharks respectively. The results mean the Crusaders and Hurricanes with...
All Blacks ace Ben Smith back and '100 per cent' fit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and the Highlanders have been boosted by Ben Smith's imminent return to Super Rugby action this week. Ben Smith will return from almost seven weeks out when the Highlanders...
Jaco Peyper takes the whistle for the all New Zealand Super Rugby quarter-final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 18 Rounds and 120 matches of the regular season, the quarter-finalists for the 2019 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. After a very competitive...
Watch: Sam Cane finishes off the Chiefs' try of the season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Stevenson scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs tore apart the Rebels to qualify for the Super Rugby play-offs in style. The Chiefs secured their place in the Super Rugby play-offs...
Chiefs charge into play-offs as Highlanders stay in contention
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Stevenson scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs tore apart the Rebels to qualify for the Super Rugby play-offs in style. The Chiefs secured their place in the Super Rugby play-offs...
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...