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CHIEFS END NSW WARATAHS’ SUPER SEASON

by rr_admin - June 4, 2022June 6, 2022

The Chiefs have ended the NSW Waratahs' gallant revival season with a 39-15 victory in the second Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final in Hamilton. A rare finals triumph in New Zealand proved a bridge too far the Waratahs, who followed up a depressing winless campaign in 2021 with an exciting resurgence under

SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC SQUADS REVEALED

by rr_admin - November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

The 12 teams have revealed their squads for the inaugural season, headlined by new and exciting Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika squads. The Drua have named a host of International and Sevens superstars, headlined by gold medallist Napolioni Bolaca. Meanwhile, the Pasifika are boosted by the valuable experience of Christian Lealiifano

Gallagher Chiefs v Rebels match moved to Sydney

by rr_admin - June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the Gallagher Chiefs v Melbourne Rebels Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match on Sunday, 6 June will be moved from Hamilton to Sydney. The Round 5 match was originally scheduled to be played at FMG Stadium Waikato, but due to on-going uncertainty around the Rebels ability

CRUSADERS BANK ANOTHER SUPER RUGBY TITLE

by rr_admin - May 8, 2021May 10, 2021

Crusaders' power rules again as a fifth consecutive Super Rugby title, and the second Super Rugby Aotearoa version, was secured in a stirring, frenetic, final 24-13 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch on Saturday. They were pushed all the way for 65 minutes, but first five-eighths Richie Mo'unga's goal-kicking boot carried

GRAND FINAL PREVIEW: CRUSADERS V CHIEFS

by rr_admin - May 8, 2021May 8, 2021

This is a Grand Final story that could have been written by a Hollywood script writer. The unstoppable Crusaders shooting for a fifth straight title against the underdog Chiefs who have rebounded from an 11-match losing streak to make an unlikely final. On paper the Chiefs appear to have it all

Chiefs too good in historic Super women’s clash

by rr_admin - May 1, 2021

Both sides were up for it but the Chiefs were too good for the Blues in the historic women’s Super Rugby clash at Eden Park. The visitors built on an 18-12 halftime lead to run out decisive 39-12 winners in a worthy spectacle. While there was a lack of cohesion at

Women’s Super Rugby Preview: Blues v Chiefs (2021)

by rr_admin - May 1, 2021

History will be made on Saturday afternoon, when the first ever women’s match between Super Rugby clubs will be played in New Zealand. The Blues and Chiefs will be part of the inaugural women’s Super Rugby match, with the hope that a Super Rugby women’s competition will one day soon

DAMIAN MCKENZIE DOES IT AGAIN FOR THE CHIEFS IN HAMILTON

by rr_admin - April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa keeps on giving after the Chiefs captain of the moment fullback Damian McKenzie did it again to give his side an injury-time 26-24 win over a luckless Hurricanes side at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on Friday night. Moments after kicked a downfield kick beyond the deadball line

DANE COLES TO LEAD HURRICANES AGAINST THE CHIEFS

by rr_admin - April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Dane Coles will step up to lead the Hurricanes in Friday night’s Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Chiefs in a week which saw the veteran hooker commit to the club for the next two years. Coles replaces the injured Ardie Savea as leader after the dynamic loose forward was ruled

Chiefs stun Crusaders, win fourth in a row

by rr_admin - April 17, 2021April 17, 2021

Spread the word: the Chiefs are officially back in business. After losing 11 games on the trot, they now stand as genuine Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa title contenders after beating the Crusaders 26-25 at FMG Stadium Waikato. In a wildly entertaining game in front of a bumper 18,500 crowd that featured