The Rebels tumble at the final hurdle to make the Super Rugby playoffs
6 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...
Chiefs edge Reds having made over 200 tackles
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fist Super Rugby game of the weekend was one purely based on rock-solid defence, as the Chiefs narrowly beat the Reds 19-13 in Waikato. The Chiefs outscored the Reds three tries to one, but...
Sam Cane set to make his first start for the Chiefs since returning from injury
6 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...
Chiefs secure the long-term future of star outside back
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have announced that impressive outside back Shaun Stevenson has re-signed with the side until 2023. The 22-year-old debuted for the Chiefs in 2016 against the Crusaders, a year after...
Jordie Barrett stars in Chiefs hammering, Sharks end wait for win in Sydney
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett scored two tries and laid on another in an emphatic win for the Hurricanes and the Sharks made a great start to their tour. Jordie Barrett sparkled on his return...
Chiefs front row boosted by All Black returnees
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Colin Cooper has reshuffled his twenty three ahead of this weekend’s derby match against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. A new front row of Atu Moli,...
Brad Weber to lead the Chiefs with Brodie Retallick sidelined
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheifs have been dealt futher injury blows ahead of their clash with the Lions, who are bottom of the South African conference. Injured fullback Damian McKenzie will miss the remainder of...
Watch: Ma'a Nonu rolls back the years with a bulldozing run
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMa'a Nonu has certainly hit the ground running in his return to Super Rugby with the Blues, so much so that he is in the conversation for the All Blacks squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. This...
Watch: Streaker steals the show in New Zealand derby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs held off a late rally from the Blues to win a thrilling derby in Hamilton. Chiefs flanker Lachlan Boshier crossed twice to help Chiefs stretch their unbeaten record against familiar foes to...
Chiefs reign again over Blues despite Nonu double
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLachlan Boshier crossed twice as the Chiefs overcame the Blues in Hamilton. In Canberra, the Brumbies were 31-20 winners over the Lions. The Chiefs held off a late rally from...
