Preview: Chiefs vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs are on an eight-game winning streak, currently unbeaten in Super Rugby Pacific ’23, and when they played Crusaders in Christchurch at the start of the season they lost. For many in the...
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,...
Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
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...
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,...
Chiefs defeat Reds at Suncorp Stadium
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA gallant Queensland Reds side has fallen 27-25 to the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium in Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific. The sides were locked 13-all at the half-time break, before the Chiefs charged...
Chiefs defeat Reds at Suncorp Stadium
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA gallant Queensland Reds side has fallen 27-25 to the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium in Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific. The sides were locked 13-all at the half-time break, before the Chiefs charged...
The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. CLICK HERE TO VIEW...
