Chiefs bring in star Under 20s centre as injury replacement
While the Chiefs haven't been hit quite as cataclysmically hard by injuries this season as they were in 2020, they've not escaped …
Tom Vinicombe
20 Apr 2021, 20:48
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'How do we know that Warren's not involved?': How the Chiefs have bounced back from their horror season
In the space of a month, Clayton McMillan has taken the Chiefs from an 11-match losing streak to within sniffing distance of a spo…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Apr 2021, 1:22
'They left a bit of cattle at home': Chiefs captain Brad Weber not getting carried away following Crusaders victory
Chiefs captain Brad Weber isn't getting carried away following his side's victory over the table-topping Crusaders on Saturday eve…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Apr 2021, 22:34
Consistent Samisoni Taukei'aho's performance against the Crusaders puts him right in the All Blacks frame
It wasn't too long ago that Chiefs supporters used to hold their breath whenever hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho had the ball in his ha…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Apr 2021, 19:41
That winning feeling
After a torrid year, the Chiefs have finally rediscovered the lost art of winning.
Tom Vinicombe
17 Apr 2021, 19:23
Rise from the ashes
NZ were once unstoppable at Under 20s level but the landscape has changed over the last decade.
Tom Vinicombe
15 Apr 2021, 19:41
Chiefs shift Damian McKenzie for Crusaders clash while Lachlan Boshier makes first appearance for the year
Clayton McMillan has made four changes to his starting Chiefs side for their clash in Hamilton with the table-topping Crusaders, i…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Apr 2021, 0:48
New eligibility laws could prevent Folau Fakatava from playing for the All Blacks upon return from injury
Folau Fakatava's ACL injury suffered in the Highlanders' loss to the Chiefs was a blow to the in-form halfback, but it could have …
Tom Vinicombe
13 Apr 2021, 0:59
David Havili's form in the Crusaders midfield has made him impossible for Ian Foster to ignore
David Havili has been banging on the All Blacks door for a few years now. Ironically, it could be that his move away from his favo…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Apr 2021, 23:58
'I give you guys too much credit!': Crusaders halfback shuts down suggestions of sneaky drop goal ploy in extra-time win
Speaking on the latest episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, halfback Bryn Hall has discussed what extra-time was like for his Crusad…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Apr 2021, 18:10
'He's got energy, he's got an excitement factor, he's got pace': Why the Hurricanes' teenage pivot could cause havoc for the Crusaders
New Hurricanes first five Ruben Love will have a mission on his hands on Sunday afternoon, lining up against on-form All Black Ric…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Apr 2021, 19:51
Advantage over
Quirks of the law were brought to fore in the Chiefs' golden-point win over the Highlanders.
Tom Vinicombe
10 Apr 2021, 19:40
New Under 20s competition shows Blues still struggling to hold onto talent while Crusaders amp up recruitment drive
The unveiling of the squads for the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20s competition has highlighted that the Blues still strug…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Apr 2021, 23:38
Pain, pleasure and patience
Pari Pari Parkinson, one of the most promising physical specimens in New Zealand rugby, is back.
Tom Vinicombe
08 Apr 2021, 19:40
Blues release two future stars for Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20s competition
The bye week has come at the perfect time, as far as two of the Blues' most promising young stars will be concerned.
Tom Vinicombe
07 Apr 2021, 21:42
Bubble and squeak
A Trans-Tasman Super competition has just gone from doubtful to highly likely. That's good news for everyone.
Tom Vinicombe
06 Apr 2021, 22:46
Chiefs first for fit-again Lachlan Boshier but could he fill Sam Cane's spot in the All Blacks?
While the Chiefs may have lost Sam Cane for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season, the return of one of last year's sta…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Apr 2021, 22:41
'He's got so much more to give in that All Blacks jersey': Why Ngani Laumape's rumoured move to France is hopefully nothing more
Reports out of France earlier this week suggested that All Blacks and Hurricanes midfielder Ngani Laumape could be on the verge of…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Apr 2021, 19:33
Why Sam Cane's injury could be a blessing in disguise for the All Blacks
Sam Cane won't feature again in Super Rugby Aotearoa this year and while he'll prove difficult for the Chiefs to replace, it's his…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Apr 2021, 20:32
Why George Bridge has been handed an uncustomary start in the No 14 jersey
Having bided his time on the sidelines, George Bridge is finally ready for a run with the Crusaders and will make his return to fi…
Tom Vinicombe
31 Mar 2021, 23:05
