The Chiefs are ready to begin their 2024 season as they name squad without All Blacks captain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has confirmed the 38-man Gallagher Chiefs squad to contest the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition.There are nine current All Blacks featured in the refreshed side, eight new signings...
Aaron Cruden made a shock return to the NPC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Aaron Cruden stepped off the plane from a family holiday in Bali. On Sunday, he stepped onto the FMG Stadium Waikato turf for a shock return to NPC rugby. Earlier in the week Waikato coach...
Super Rugby Pacific Preview: Chiefs vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s no doubting the two best teams in DHL Super Rugby Pacific are left standing to clash for the title at a sold out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. Match Details: Chiefs v Crusaders, Saturday...
Super Rugby Pacific Final teams: Chiefs vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have named a formidable side to face the reigning champions, the Crusaders, in a battle for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific title at a sold-out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. The starting lineup...
Preview: Chiefs vs Queensland Reds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs aim to get their revenge against the Queensland Reds on Saturday, as the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition heads into the knock-out quarterfinals. The Aussie team was the only team...
Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
Fainga’anuku to wing for All Blacks XV against the Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named strong team to challenge the Barbarians in their closing match at Tottenham Spur Stadium this Sunday. Following a win against Ireland...
Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks XV team to face Ireland A in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Ireland A at RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday 4 November, kick-off at 7:45PM GMT (8:45AM Saturday 5 November NZDT). The matchday 23 is...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...
