James O'Connor linked with Super Rugby Aotearoa switch
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Reds ace James O'Connor has been linked with another move away from Australia with the latest reports linking him with a move to New Zealand. In the same week that O'Connor was linked...
Chiefs confirm 11 new signings including two former Hurricanes and two highly rated halfbacks
4 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...
Bryn Gatland Bound for Chiefs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Aaron Cruden and Tiaan Falcon off to Japan, a worrying void was developing in the Chiefs’ flyhalf stocks, however, a solution has appeared in the form of Bryn Gatland, who looks set to return...
Otere Black signs for Bay of Plenty
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues flyhalf Otere Black has signed for the Bay of Plenty Steamers ahead of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup. The 25-year-old had a stellar Super Rugby Aotearoa season with the Blues and despite the fact...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Team Of The Week Round Nine
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders wrapped up the Super Rugby Aotearoa title on Sunday with a 32-22 victory over the Highlanders in Christchurch while the Chiefs finished their campaign without a victory...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Top Five Players Of The Day
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes will need a favour from the Highlanders on Sunday and the Blues next if are to win the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition but they did their part on Saturday claiming a 31-18 victory...
Waisake Naholo's brother Kini set to make his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs kick off their final Super Rugby Aotearoa match for 2020 when they take on the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium this Saturday in Wellington. Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has made several changes...
Team News: Chiefs vs Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home this weekend to challenge the Crusaders in their final 2020 home game at FMG Stadium Waikato in round eight of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has...
Referees boss admits error on disallowed Damian McKenzie try
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby Referee boss Bryce Lawrence has admitted that Damian McKenzie's disallowed try on Sunday should have stood. McKenzie's try in the 65th minute was called back after TMO Brendon...
"Thank God for that." - Gatland jokes on son's axing from Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders today named their side that will take on the Warren Gatland's Chiefs at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday, and the side sees the absence of Warren's son, Bryn Gatland. Bryn,...