
Pita Gus Sowakula returns as Chiefs stick with McKenzie at fullback
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Chiefs team to face the Blues on home soil following their 35-29 win over the Hurricanes last weekend. McMillan has made three changes to his starting fifteen...
Chiefs launch sensational fightback to end win drought
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs trailed 26-7 at half-time but scored four second-half tries to get past the Hurricanes 35-29. The Chiefs produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to claim a first Super...
Bay of Plenty quartet sign new deals
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBay of Plenty Rugby Union announced today that four players; Cassius Misa, Benet Kumeroa, Kali Vaipulu and Kohan Herbert, who have come through the Bay of Plenty Rugby High...
New Zealand Rugby Awards 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All...
Aaron Smith nominated for three New Zealand Rugby Awards
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today. New Zealand Rugby Chief...
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...