Brad Weber extends Chiefs stay
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Chiefs for another year. The 29-year-old debuted for the Chiefs in 2014. Since his Super Rugby debut,...
Stunning pass leads to steam-rolled fullback as Macilai shows his class
3 years ago by Rugby DumpNorthland are through to the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final on the back of their 32-19 semifinal win over Otago. Winger Jone Macilai got things off to a brutal start by running over opposing fullback...
Tabai Matson leaves the Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Assistant Coach Tabai Matson’s time with the Chiefs has come to an end with the completion of his contract with the Chiefs Rugby Club and New Zealand Rugby (NZR). Chiefs Rugby Club Chief...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 9
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa reached something of a conclusion in Round 9 as the Crusaders were crowned champions after despatching the Highlanders 32-22 in Christchurch. Meanwhile, feelings of anxiety resonate...
Team News: Nehe Milner-Skudder misses out for the Highlanders as Nareki returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa brings another classic local derby with the Highlanders travelling to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders. The battle of the Mainland and it’s...
Top stats performers from Round 6 of Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 6 delivered a good dose of thrilling rugby with two fantastic games on show, with only two points separating the teams in each case. In the first match-up, the Hurricanes enjoyed some revenge for...
Super Rugby TOTW
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThrilling weekend of Super Rugby action with all games being split by 7 points or less, in fact, of the four games played all but one had a points difference of 2 or less points. The weekend finished off...
Team News: Aaron Cruden and Josh Ioane benched for Sunday's clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home refreshed after their bye week to take on the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday 19 July in round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa with both the Chiefs and Highlanders...
Team News: Hurricanes v Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have won the last four games at Sky Stadium against the Highlanders. Due to minor injuries, Dane Coles, Fraser Armstrong, Gareth Evans and Reed Prinsep have not been included in the...
Team News: The Highlanders are forced into changes ahead of Crusaders clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Mauger has named a fresh for the front row for the Highlanders clash with the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. Injuries have had an impact on Maugers’...
