Team News: Aaron Cruden and Josh Ioane benched for Sunday's clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home refreshed after their bye week to take on the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday 19 July in round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa with both the Chiefs and Highlanders...
Western Force add All Black Experience
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force has today announced the signing of 2011 World Cup-winning All Black Richard Kahui to their Super Rugby AU squad. Kahui, who plays predominantly as an outside-centre,...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd 4 Highlights | Chiefs v Hurricanes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last game of round 4 of the Super Rugby Aotearoa, kicked off between the Chiefs and Hurricanes at the Waikato Stadium. Both teams came into the game without a win and were seeking the...
Hurricanes survive to see off Chiefs for first win in Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes claimed their first win of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season on Sunday. Jordie Barrett returned from injury to lead the Hurricanes past the Chiefs 25-18 for their first win of the...
Team News: Chiefs lose Anton Lienert-Brown to concussion
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian McKenzie will start in his 80th Chiefs cap against the Hurricanes on Sunday but will do so without fellow All Black Anton Lienert-Brown who has been side-lined with a concussion. The...
Coaches confirmed for North Island and South Island teams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar has today confirmed the coaches for the North and South Island teams who will go head-to-head in a clash that will double up as an All Blacks trial. Mooar...
How things stand after Round 3 of Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw the Blues hold on tightly to their position on top of the log with a narrow victory (27-24) against a vibrant Highlanders outfit. Will Jordan was in fine fine...
Potential North v South Island Teams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Friday that a North Island versus South Island rugby match will go ahead with the clash doubling as an All Blacks trial. The inter-island match was...
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
Super Rugby Aotearora: Top Players Of The Day
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn front of 22 000 screaming fans, the Blues ended their nine-year winless drought in Hamilton this morning as they beat the Chiefs 24-12 at the Waikato Stadium. The men from Auckland picked up...
