McKenzie returns as Gatland looks for a strong finish to his first game in charge of the Chiefs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side first side of the 2020 season which will face the Blues at Eden Park. The selected twenty-three will see three debutants in Waikato centre Quinn...
Five replacements elevated to the Maori All Blacks starting XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaori All Blacks' Head Coach Clayton McMillan has kept faith with the 23 players that were comprehensively beaten by Fiji last weekend, naming an unchanged squad. He has however, made a few changes...
Looking back at the NZ Maori
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend will see the first of a 2 match series between Fiji and the NZ Maori. Recently the Maori All Blacks have bagged wins over Chile, Brazil, Canada and USA and last played Fiji a few years back...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Wallaby lock pens new deal Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has extended his stay at the NSW Waratahs after signing a two-year extension with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Rugby Union. The...
Akira Ioane headlines a 26-man strong Maori All Blacks squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan said the squad named was an exciting mix of vast experience and new energy. Having missed out on the All Blacks squad, the likes of hooker Nathan...
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...
Brad Weber makes one last claim for an All Black recall
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final halfback spot in the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad has been a hot topic throughout the Super Rugby season with Brad Weber the leading candidate for pundits and fans alike. Weber...
Chiefs name squad for Super Rugby Quarter-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will kick off their Super Rugby quarter-final against the Jaguares at José Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires on Saturday morning at 10.05am (NZT). The 23-man side is determined...
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...