Exeter Chiefs confirm the arrival of Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs newcomer Josh Iosefa-Scott admits he is relishing the challenge that lies ahead after officially confirming his move to the reigning Premiership champions. The 24-year-old prop is...
Chiefs frontrowers Aidan Ross & Samisoni Taukei’aho re-sign
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs loosehead prop Aidan Ross and hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho have recommitted to the Chiefs, both inking a new deal with the club. 25-year-old Ross has signed for a further two years...
Matches unveiled with festival of All Blacks, Maori and Pasifika rugby in July
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn epic festival of All Blacks, Māori and Pasifika rugby matches has been confirmed for Aotearoa / New Zealand this July with the All Blacks, Māori All Blacks, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa all...
Highly rated fullback to debut as the Blues look to make a statement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final outing in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition is more of a start than a finish for the Blues when they host the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday evening. While a bonus point victory...
Liam Messam returns as the Chiefs make 20 changes for their final round robin match
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his team to face the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday 1 May with 20 changes to the matchday 23 from last week. The youthful twenty-three includes...
Jono Gibbes takes Clermont job, O'Gara promoted at La Rochelle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont have announced that Jono Gibbes will replace Franck Azema as the new head coach. Gibbes returns to Clermont having worked with the club as the forward's coach when they won the TOP14...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: The Two Big Round 8 Clashes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast weekend saw two 3-point games playing out in Round 7 of Super Rugby Aotearoa and fans have another action-packed weekend to look forward to with the Highlanders taking on the Blues in Dunedin and...
Mitchell Brown to start in 50th Chiefs game
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return refreshed from their bye week to venture south this Saturday to take on the inform Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Loosehead prop Aidan Ross, hooker Samisoni...
Aaron Smith uses the first big Captain's Referral perfectly
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders marched to their first victory of the Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 season as they punished the Chiefs in the second half claiming a 23-39 victory. Jona Nareki was the star of...
New Zealand Rugby 2021 National Referee Squad Announced
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has announced the 2021 High Performance Referee Squad which will oversee all national competitions. High Performance Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence said: "We're really...
