Four Promising Stars Set for Chiefs Debut
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have been named ahead of their Investec Super Rugby derby opener against the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Friday. Four promising Chiefs debutants will make their debut on Friday....
All Blacks Sevens bolstered by new and experienced signings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens will have the services of one of their most well known and experienced players through to the Tokyo Olympics, with Kurt Baker locking in his commitment through to 2020. Baker...
WATCH: Former Japan U20 wrecking ball included in Chiefs squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTongan-born Japan international winger Ataata Moeakiola was the unknown player among the 38-man Chiefs squad for the 2019 Super Rugby season. The 22-year-old is one of six...
Introducing New Zealand's Super Rugby class of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season. The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders...
The Chiefs snap up Rebels and NZ 7s star for 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Chiefs squad announced today won’t need to look far for inspiration when pulling on the jersey next season. Star prop Angus Ta’avao was called into the 2018 squad as an injury...
5 Reasons why you should follow the Mitre 10 Cup this week
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 5 of the Mitre 10 Cup kicks off on Wednesday this week and if you haven't been following New Zealand's premier provincial competition Round 5 is the perfect time to start. Here are five...
Players to Watch during the Mitre 10 Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup is just days away and New Zealand’s provincial competition is renowned for unearthing the stars of the future. We narrowed down our list to 10 stars who could have breakthrough campaigns...
All Blacks 7s and Black Ferns 7s named for Rugby World Cup Sevens
7 years ago by New Zealand RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens squads to defend New Zealand’s double titles at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, USA, have been named today.Both teams travel to USA...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDorian West to leave Saints Northampton Saints has confirmed that forwards coach Dorian West will be leaving the Club by mutual consent at the end of the 2017/18 season. The 50-year-old originally...
All Blacks Sevens squad named for Las Vegas
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyAll Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the squad to travel to the USA and Canada Sevens next month. Bay of Plenty’s Ngarohi McGarvey Black is the only newcomer, while Dylan...