Damian McKenzie at first five, Boshier returns for Crusaders clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home this Saturday to take on current Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa competition leaders and defending champions the Crusaders. Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named a strong twenty-three...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
Blues Team For Key Clash Against The Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues, Chiefs and Highlanders are tightly grouped in the middle of the table chasing the likely one spot for a place in the final of the competition with three rounds remaining. Friday night’s...
CONFIRMED: Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua to join revamped Super Rugby competition
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a significant step forward for Pacific Island rugby, Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a planned new professional competition next year, New Zealand Rugby...
Hurricanes captain out of Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s bad news for renowned All Black flanker and Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea as the 27 year old was given the news that he has sustained a significant MCL injury and will be out of rugby for the...
La Rochelle storm into the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle storm into the Champions Cup semi finals with a convincing 24 point victory over the Sale Sharks. Man of the Match Raymond Rhule scored twice for the TOP14 outfit and assisted...
WATCH: Victor Vito's wonderful offload
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle's first try in the Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks on Saturday was wonderful to watch. A lovely flowing move included two cross kicks from Ihaia West with the second...
Shannon Frizell commits to the Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlander loose forward Shannon Frizell has signed with the Highlanders through to 2023. Frizell has played 44 games for the Highlanders since joining the club from Tasman...
Mitchell Brown to start in 50th Chiefs game
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return refreshed from their bye week to venture south this Saturday to take on the inform Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Loosehead prop Aidan Ross, hooker Samisoni...
'Fekitoa is more likely to play than not to play' for Tonga, ‘very slim chance' for Piutau
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga national coach Toutai Kefu has provided an update on the chances of Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa potentially playing for Tonga. The pair, who have played test rugby for the All Blacks,...
