Damian McKenzie's positional switch confirmed as the Chiefs look to end losing streak
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs twenty three have been named to don the 1996 Gallagher Chiefs heritage jersey when they run out at FMG Stadium Waikato to take on the Hurricanes on Friday 15 March. Head Coach...
All Blacks Return for Chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Colin Cooper has made a number of changes to the starting fifteen to face an in form and unbeaten Crusaders line up. All Blacks Nathan Harris and Nepo Laulala will re-join to start...
Retallick Set For 100th Super Rugby Appearance
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will be on the hunt for their first victory of the 2019 Super Rugby season this Saturday at GIO Stadium in Canberra. Head Coach Colin Cooper has named a strong starting fifteen to face the Brumbies...
Aaron Smith try snatches win over Chiefs for 14-man Highlanders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySio Tomkinson's red card made a Highlanders comeback look unlikely, but Aaron Smith had other ideas and punished the Chiefs. Aaron Smith's late try saw the 14-man Highlanders come from...
Four Promising Stars Set for Chiefs Debut
6 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...