Gatland named Chiefs coach! Good news for McKenzie, bad news for South Africa?
7 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...
Warren Gatland's post World Cup plans confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland has been announced as the new Head Coach of the Chiefs signing a four-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Super Rugby franchise. The confirmation of Gatland...
Warren Gatland to take Chiefs job after Wales but will take year out for Lions
7 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealander will return to homeland to coach home province• Gatland will take 12 months out from August 2020 for Lions roleWarren Gatland is to split his role as British and Irish Lions coach with...
It's Barrett vs Mo'unga as fans are poised for mouth watering battle of the 10s in Super Rugby knock out
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThis weekend, two of New Zealand's form out-halves will face up against each other as the Crusaders and the Hurricanes duke it out for a place in the Super Rugby final. And with the world cup in Japan...
ThrowbackThursday: New Zealand and South Africa don't hold back in 1981 Christchurch brawls
7 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby was very different back in 1981. Still very much amateur, play was as intense as ever but there certainly wasn't much control regarding foul play. And with a fierce rivalry between New Zealand and...
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his side to play hosts USA Women
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Amber Reed will win her 50th cap on Friday against the Eagles as she starts at inside centre. The 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup winner made her Test debut against France in 2012 and has scored...
Leali'ifano hits 150 in Brumbies semi-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will bring up his 150th Super Rugby appearance for the club when the team face the Jaguares at the Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires in the Super Rugby Semi-Final...
Jordan Taufua set to become the first Pacific Islander to notch up 100 games for the Crusaders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Semi Final on Saturday with Head Coach Scott Robertson naming an unchanged side from the team that took the field in...
Chiefs coach steps down after requesting an early release
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Colin Cooper will step down from the Investec Super Rugby club this year with his next priority to spend time with his family, the Chiefs Rugby Club and New Zealand Rugby announced today. Chiefs...
Neutral Referees Appointed For Super Rugby Semi-Finals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby semi-finals kick-off on Friday in Buenos Aires with the Jaguares hosting the Brumbies followed by the Saturday clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes at Orangetheory Stadium. New...
