Follow @RedefinedRugby A rematch of last year’s quarter-final and the 2013 Super Rugby Final as well, the Chiefs face the Brumbies at Yarrow Stadium. Stephen Larkham’s men were arguably the standout side over Round 1, despite many focusing their attention on how poor the Reds were instead of how the Brumbies ran
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All Blacks two from two in training games
The All Blacks got two wins from two games at ECOLight stadium tonight, beating Counties Manukau 12-0 and following this up with a 14-5 victory over Auckland. In an unusual, but highly successful night, the All Blacks players got just the hit out they needed before the Rugby Championships, while the
All Blacks: Rugby Championship squad named
Super Rugby title to Chiefs as they defeat the Sharks 37-6
August 04, 2012 7:15PM New Zealand's Chiefs claimed their maiden Super Rugby title on Saturday with a 37-6 win over South Africa's Sharks in a lopsided final at Hamilton. In damp conditions at Waikato Stadium the hosts produced another brutal display to become the sixth team - and third from New Zealand -
SBW still a chance for two tests
Jul 27, 2012 Sonny Bill Williams in action against Ireland. Photo / Greg Bowker Sonny Bill Williams may yet be asked to play in the first two tests of the Rugby Championship. Injuries to Richard Kahui and Conrad Smith have weakened New Zealand's midfield options and NZRU CEO Steve Tew's confirmed Williams
Carl Hoeft to guide Chiefs’ front-rowers
Published: 6:35PM Tuesday February 21, 2012 Source: ONE Sport Carl Hoeft - Source: ONE Sport The Chiefs are tapping into the knowledge of a former All Black powerhouse to get their faltering set-piece on the front foot this season. Carl Hoeft, who represented the All Blacks in 30 Tests between 1998 and 2003,
Hurricanes weather elements to beat Chiefs
Blues end pre-season unbeaten, Weepu off the pace
Blues make it three from three with win Photosport TRY: Dan Prior of the Blues dives over for a try in the Blues pre-season win over the Highlanders. The Blues have ended their preseason programme with their third straight win after beating the Highlanders 29-12 at Unitec in Auckland today. The result means the