Everything you need to know ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Chiefs v Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa will see an in-form Blues side make the trip to Waikato to face Warren Gatland's Chiefs with tickets selling fast with an anticipated...
Aaron Cruden returns to the Chiefs starting XV for Blues showdown
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will return home to FMG Stadium Waikato to take on the Blues in their first home game of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season on Saturday with Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland opting to reinstate...
Rising Stars Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Aotearoa about to kick off, we take a look at ten youngsters, two from each of the five New Zealand franchises who will be great value during the 10 rounds of action. Caleb...
Chiefs and Highlanders confirm their line ups for Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland and Highlanders Head Coach Aaron Mauger, have both confirmed their line ups for the opening game of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday. For the first...
Five Youngsters To Watch During Super Rugby Aotearoa - Forwards
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe countdown to Super Rugby Aotearoa is on as we await the first rugby to hit our screens since the global pandemic stalled rugby competitions worldwide. With the Aotearoa...
Gatland Rolls Out His All Blacks For The Clash With The Champions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home to FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday 8 February following their 37-29 victory over the Blues in their opening match of the season. Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side...
McKenzie returns as Gatland looks for a strong finish to his first game in charge of the Chiefs
5 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...
All Blacks team named for RWC2019 Bronze Final against Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have overhauled their match day 23 from the team that was defeated 19-7 by England in the World Cup semi-final. Steve Hansen has made a total of eight changes to their starting...
Trio of Barrett brothers to make All Blacks history
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett will become the first trio of brothers to start for New Zealand when the All Blacks face Canada at the Rugby World Cup. Wednesday's Pool B fixture against Canada...
Franks & Squire left out of All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad, along with experienced blindside flanker Liam Squire who had made himself available for the squad as a...
