Wednesday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Wallaby lock pens new deal Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has extended his stay at the NSW Waratahs after signing a two-year extension with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Rugby Union. The...
Akira Ioane headlines a 26-man strong Maori All Blacks squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan said the squad named was an exciting mix of vast experience and new energy. Having missed out on the All Blacks squad, the likes of hooker Nathan...
Gatland named Chiefs coach! Good news for McKenzie, bad news for South Africa?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs, snapped up the signature of arguably the most in-demand head coach with Warren Gatland signing a four-year deal with the side. Gatland will have a...
Brad Weber makes one last claim for an All Black recall
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final halfback spot in the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad has been a hot topic throughout the Super Rugby season with Brad Weber the leading candidate for pundits and fans alike. Weber...
Chiefs name squad for Super Rugby Quarter-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will kick off their Super Rugby quarter-final against the Jaguares at José Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires on Saturday morning at 10.05am (NZT). The 23-man side is determined...
Sam Cane set to make his first start for the Chiefs since returning from injury
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black openside flanker Sam Cane is set to make his first start for the Chiefs since his return from injury and will feature in an unfamiliar position as he packs down at blindside flank. Cane...
Sam Cane returns for the Chiefs following neck break
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have welcomed back franchise co-captain Sam Cane ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday. Cane last played against the Springboks in October last year...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConan O’Donnell to join Sunwolves for the rest of the season Sunwolves have announced that prop Conan O’Donnell will join the side for the rest of the season from Connacht. O'Donnell...
Tahuriorangi re-signs with NZ Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Chiefs halfback Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi has announced he has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2021. 24-year-old Tahuriorangi, a product of Rotorua Boys' High School, headed...
Chiefs front row boosted by All Black returnees
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Colin Cooper has reshuffled his twenty three ahead of this weekend’s derby match against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. A new front row of Atu Moli,...
