'We probably did get in there right under the noses of the Hurricanes'
Tyrone Thompson isn't like fellow Chiefs newbies Gideon Wrampling, Samipeni Finau and Cortez Ratima, who all hail from the Waikato…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Nov, 10:04
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20-year-old frontrower scores 50m debut try off lineout move
Young Wellington hooker Tyrone Thompson scored a wonderful 50-metre try in the Mitre 10 Cup against Bay of Plenty on Friday.
Online Editors
26 Sep, 7:54
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All Blacks XV player ratings vs Brave Blossoms
The All Blacks XV had an entertaining 41-27 win over Japan in sticky conditions in Tokyo with All Blacks XV centre Billy Procter a…
Adam Julian
17 Jul, 0:13
Seven capped players named in All Blacks XV side to face Japan for final run
All Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named his playing 23 to challenge Japan’s national team, the Brave Blossoms in their…
Kim Ekin
12 Jul, 19:57
All Blacks XV player ratings vs Japan XV
The All Blacks XV squad featured more than a handful of players with All Blacks experience and World Cup ambitions.
Ned Lester
08 Jul, 6:28
All Blacks XV named to play Japan
All Blacks XV headicoach Leon MacDonald has named his playing 23 to face a Japan XV in the first of a two match series.
Ian Cameron
06 Jul, 3:49
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Chiefs player ratings vs Crusaders | Super Rugby Pacific
After an incredible journey to this year’s Super Rugby Pacific final, the Chiefs’ fairytale finish to the season in front of t…
Finn Morton
24 Jun, 5:36
Chiefs name ‘relatively unchanged’ side for sold-out final
The Chiefs “have named a relatively unchanged line-up” for their highly anticipated Super Rugby Pacific final against the cham…
Finn Morton
21 Jun, 22:57
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Where the Chiefs have the biggest edge over the Crusaders
Perhaps the biggest factor in the Chiefs success in 2023 has been the depth, balance, explosiveness, versatility, and clinical exe…
Adam Julian
21 Jun, 15:30
All Blacks XV squad named
The 30-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan.
Kim Ekin
18 Jun, 4:01
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Chiefs player ratings v Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
Pressure was on the Chiefs to make a statement after the Crusaders dismissed the Blues in the other semi-final and awaited the vic…
Ned Lester
17 Jun, 5:21
'Fit and hungry' Chiefs team named for Semi Final date with Brumbies
The Gallagher Chiefs will look to leverage home advantage again this weekend when they face the Brumbies for the DHL Super Rugby P…
Kim Ekin
14 Jun, 22:09
Cron won't take bait as Chiefs remove All Blacks
Western Force coach Simon Cron says his team won't be fooled into complacency after the Chiefs made a whopping 11 changes to their…
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01 Jun, 6:07
‘Purely a strategic decision’: Chiefs make mass changes to starting side
After securing the minor premiership with a win over the Brumbies last weekend, the Chiefs have made 13 changes to their starting …
Finn Morton
31 May, 22:50
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Chiefs player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific
Playing in torrential conditions at Hamilton’s FMG Stadium, the Chiefs have returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 23-12 vi…
Finn Morton
20 May, 5:13
Key All Blacks return for Chiefs’ derby with Hurricanes
Co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber are back for the Chiefs this week as they look to bounce back from their surprising loss to th…
Finn Morton
18 May, 1:18
