McKenzie returns as Gatland looks for a strong finish to his first game in charge of the Chiefs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side first side of the 2020 season which will face the Blues at Eden Park. The selected twenty-three will see three debutants in Waikato centre Quinn...
Mitre 10 Cup Round Two Highlights: Bay of Plenty v Waikato
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong performance from the Bay as Chase Tiatia and their pack set the side up for a big victory over Waikato. The Bay rolled over Otago by 43 points last week and the Steamers kept the momentum this...
WRAP UP: U20 World Championship - Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 World Championship kicked off in Argentina on Tuesday. Australia and Italy faced off in the opening Pool B game while South Africa and Scotland clashed in the Pool C opener. New...
World Rugby trial sees a 13-man bench used for in the Oceania Under 20 Championship
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new World Rugby trial will see 13-man benches used during New Zealand’s opening match of the Oceania Under 20 Championship against Fiji. Following a World Rugby consultation, the U20s...
New Zealand Under 20s named first squad of 2019
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 team will face Australia in their first game of the year later this month. Coach Craig Philpott has named the squad to travel to the Oceania Rugby U20 Championship. Philpott...
Mitre 10 Cup Championship Final Top Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWaikato return to the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership next year after they beat Otago 36-13 in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final. Jono Gibbes side was on top for most of the game and got some revenge...
Waikato's pack dominate in win over Bay of Plenty
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJono Gibbes' men have put their poor start well and truly behind them after they claimed their fourth successive victory today. The Waikato pack stepped up today against a tough Bay of Plenty...
Waikato vs North Harbour - Top Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour earned their 2nd consecutive win and 2nd one by a single point. They had a great comeback scoring 3 tries in 5 minutes to grab a strangle hold on the game and earn a win against the Championship...