Chiefs to host Blues, Crusaders in "game of 3 halves"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will host both the Crusaders and Blues in a “game of three halves” on Saturday as the New Zealand franchises gear up for the second edition of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
Hotshot: Black Ferns full-back Renee Holmes
4 years ago by Rugby WorldThis 21-year-old, who represents Waikato, has an impressive sporting background but is now fully focused on rugbyUp and running: Renee Holmes in Farah Palmer Cup action for Waikato (Getty Images)This 21-year-old,...
Watch James Small in his prime, scoring twice against Waikato for the Springboks in 1994
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch James Small in his prime, scoring twice against Waikato for the Springboks in 1994 during the tour of New Zealand. Small combined first with Andre Joubert and then with Chester Williams to score...
Probably the worst testes-related offence in recent years down in NZ
4 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2018 Wellington prop Tolu Fahamokioa punched Waikato number eight Jordan Manihera in the testicles after receiving an accidental knee to his head.
New Zealand Rugby Awards 2020
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All...
Aaron Smith nominated for three New Zealand Rugby Awards
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today. New Zealand Rugby Chief...
Details revealed for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 2021 draw has been finalised with the five-week competition kicking off in Dunedin where the Highlanders will host the Queensland Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday, 14...
2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperience and continuity run through the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads announced today with just 26 rookies across New Zealand’s five clubs and just nine player transfers. The...
Chiefs confirm 11 new signings including two former Hurricanes and two highly rated halfbacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have confirmed their squad for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season and Trans-Tasman competitions. With Warren Gatland working with the British and Irish Lions, Clayton McMillan will...
Brad Weber extends Chiefs stay
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Chiefs for another year. The 29-year-old debuted for the Chiefs in 2014. Since his Super Rugby debut,...
