Watch: The Barbarian's Kiwi contingent pay tribute to Rory Best
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best brought an end to his illustrious career in the Barbarians clash with Wales at the Principality stadium on Saturday. The clash didn't quite go Best's way as the Barbarians fell to 43-33...
Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour. Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week. Ireland’s...
Five replacements elevated to the Maori All Blacks starting XV
6 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...
Akira Ioane headlines a 26-man strong Maori All Blacks squad
6 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?
6 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...
Chiefs name squad for Super Rugby Quarter-Finals
6 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...
Watch: Sam Cane finishes off the Chiefs' try of the season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Stevenson scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs tore apart the Rebels to qualify for the Super Rugby play-offs in style. The Chiefs secured their place in the Super Rugby play-offs...
Chiefs charge into play-offs as Highlanders stay in contention
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Stevenson scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs tore apart the Rebels to qualify for the Super Rugby play-offs in style. The Chiefs secured their place in the Super Rugby play-offs...
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...
Balancing the books and replacing the Accountant: who can replace Ben Smith after the World Cup?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders and All Blacks will lose one of their most consistent performers after the Rugby World Cup with the always reliable Ben Smith bringing the curtain down on his test and Super Rugby career...