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The Chiefs are ready to begin their 2024 season as they name squad without All Blacks captain

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clayton McMillan has confirmed the 38-man Gallagher Chiefs squad to contest the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition.There are nine current All Blacks featured in the refreshed side, eight new signings...

Bundee Aki Playing a Key Role in Ireland's Campaign

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bundee Aki, the former Chiefs and Counties Manukau second five-eighths, played a significant role in Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa in their Sunday Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris.   Ireland's...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Counties Manukau v Manawatu

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Check out all the highlights from Counties Manukau v Manawatu in round eight of the NPC.  

Counties Manukau shock Canterbury with last-ditch try in Pukekohe

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

At Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau 31 (James Thompson, Ioane Moananu, Adam Brash, Blake Makiri tries; AJ Alatimu con, pen, Tevita Ofa 3 con) Canterbury 29 (Ben Funnell, Daniel Lienert-Brown,...

Aaron Cruden made a shock return to the NPC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday, Aaron Cruden stepped off the plane from a family holiday in Bali. On Sunday, he stepped onto the FMG Stadium Waikato turf for a shock return to NPC rugby. Earlier in the week Waikato coach...

NPC: A look into Round 3

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NPC enters its third week of non-stop action. This weekends fixtures kick-off with Bay of Plenty travelling to the Navigation Homes Stadium is a stadium in Pukekohe, to take on Counties Manukau....

Hawke's Bay score three late tries to seal a dramatic finish

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hawke’s Bay snatched a dramatic late victory to remain unbeaten in the NPC after stunning Waikato with three late tries on Wednesday night. The Mooloos were cruising to their first win in Napier...