Ratima to hit 50 caps in Sydney against the Waratahs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs head over the ditch to Sydney for round 9 as they take on the Waratahs this Friday night at Allianz Stadium. Ahead of this week’s battle, Cortez Ratima has been named to start...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025: All the team news for Round Eight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific teams are in for Round Eight, with several big-name stars returning for the ten clubs in action. The weekend starts with a top-of-the-table clash between the Chiefs and Queensland...
Thompson to debut in Pukekohe showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Clayton McMillan has named a new-look front row to take on Moana Pasifika this Friday night, while off the bench a club debut looms for Counties Manukau forward James Thompson. Jared...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 Teams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKids Round is here for Super Rugby Pacific as the teams confirm their line-ups for the weekend. It starts in Dunedin, with the Highlanders hosting the Fijian Drua, followed by the ACT Brumbies taking...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 Teams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Four of Super Rugby Pacific has thrown up several changes as the ten teams confirm their line-ups. It starts with the ACT Brumbies looking for their first win at Eden Park in close to a decade as...
Taukei’aho to make long-awaited Chiefs return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named to make his return from a long injury layoff in Saturday’s clash against the Brumbies in Hamilton, while All Blacks representatives Cortez Ratima...
A battle of two halves as Chiefs come out on top
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was an action-packed top of the table clash in Hamilton on Friday night at FMG Stadium, with the Chiefs remaining unbeaten with a 49-24 win over the Crusaders. The Chiefs looked to be...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Teams: All the team news for Round Two
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 kicks with two first round winners playing each other in a north versus south New Zealand clash - the Chiefs host the Crusaders in Hamilton. A day later sees a second all-New Zealand clash - the...
5 players with Fijian roots will feature in NPC semi finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe proud rugby island nation of Fiji will be represented in this weekends fixtures in the NPC semi-final. Five players with links to Fiji will be featuring in for three of the four teams taking part. Emoni...
NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
