Team News: Chiefs lose Anton Lienert-Brown to concussion
6 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...
2021 Lions tour looks to go ahead as scheduled
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter some months of speculation ignited by the detrimental effect of Covid-19 on current and future rugby prospects, it appears that a crisis regarding the Lions 2021 tour to South Africa has been averted...
Lions 2021 tour of South Africa should be a year away – Covid-19 permitting | Robert Kitson
6 years ago by The GuardianTour is only eight matches and has many uncertainties, but if Warren Gatland assembles the right pack – with Maro Itoje a possible captain – the prospects are mouth-wateringExactly a year from now...
Team News: Crusaders and Chiefs Line Ups For Round 3 Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders return to Orangetheory Stadium this weekend for their first home game since March, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged line up to take on the Chiefs. Codie...
How Things Stand After Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw the Crusaders hit the ground running with a good victory over the Hurricanes while the Blues further hit home the notion that they are the team to beat in the competition...
Everything you need to know ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Chiefs v Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa will see an in-form Blues side make the trip to Waikato to face Warren Gatland's Chiefs with tickets selling fast with an anticipated...
Aaron Cruden returns to the Chiefs starting XV for Blues showdown
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will return home to FMG Stadium Waikato to take on the Blues in their first home game of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season on Saturday with Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland opting to reinstate...
'I've been to the lawyers and he's out of the will' - Warren Gatland on son's winning drop goal, the Lions and more
6 years ago by Rugby DumpChiefs coach Warren Gatland sat down to chat with Jim Hamilton, following a disappointing weekend for the man in charge of the side that dramatically lost 28-27 to the Highlanders, due in part to his own...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Player Of Round One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby is back and it returned with a mighty bang! The opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa had it all! A family feud, a star's debut, big hits, banter and so much more! Aaron...
I don't care if he's my son - Gatland bemoans Chiefs' last-gasp loss
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBryn Gatland turned a joke with his father into reality when he proved to be the Highlanders' match-winner against the Chiefs. Warren Gatland took no comfort from the fact it was his...
