'It's a young man's game these days': Zane Kapeli's last-ditch shot at Super Rugby
It has been a whirlwind journey for Tongan-international Zane Kapeli, both on and off the field.
Michael Pulman
17 May 2021, 23:37
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Watch: Tongan hitman Zane Kapeli puts bone-rattling tackle on Blues playmaker Otere Black
The tackle was not the first time Kapeli has made an impression with his shoulder, putting a headline-grabbing shot on England Num…
Sam Smith
02 May 2021, 0:19
Billy Vunipola reacts to getting smashed by Tonga's Zane Kapeli
Billy Vunipola has made a career out of smashing people in the contact but he was given a taste of his own medicine during England…
Josh Raisey
24 Sep 2019, 15:32
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck named for long-awaited Auckland debut
Having already turned out for the Blues and All Blacks this year, former Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will make his long-awai…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Aug 2022, 8:53
'They're learning some harsh lessons': Baptism by fire for young Chiefs
Like the other New Zealand Super Rugby sides, the Chiefs have welcomed a significant group of additional players into their set-up…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Jan 2022, 5:15
Chiefs bring in All Blacks and Under 20s talent to bulk up settled squad
The loss of Damian McKenzie isn't an easy one to compensate for, but the return of Brodie Retallick and the arrival of Josh Ioane …
Tom Vinicombe
21 Nov 2021, 13:15
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Clayton McMillan's Chiefs eyeing bold Super Rugby future
Clayton McMillan and Warren Gatland are cooking up something special in Chiefs country.
Tom Vinicombe
30 Sep 2021, 21:39
Bay of Plenty unveil star-studded, recruitment-heavy squad for NPC
Former Bay of Plenty coach Clayton McMillan made it clear a few years ago that the best way to ensure continued success at provinc…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Jul 2021, 19:17
Report: Tonga debutant sensationally axed on eve of All Blacks test
Tonga have reportedly dropped one of their 13 debutants from their side a day out from their test against the All Blacks amid an e…
Sam Smith
02 Jul 2021, 0:31
Tonga name nine debutants in starting team to take on All Blacks
Tonga have named nine debutants in their starting side to face the All Blacks at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.
Alex McLeod
30 Jun 2021, 0:16
Super Rugby debutant XV: New Zealand's best movers and shakers of 2021
Over 30 New Zealand players made their Super Rugby debuts in 2021. Across the nation, which of this year's newbies had the biggest…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Jun 2021, 19:34
A crammed roster means ones of the Chiefs' best performers could be on the market for a new team
With only 38 spots on the roster for next year, not all of the Chiefs' 46 representatives from 2021 will have the opportunity to p…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Jun 2021, 21:06
Brad Weber back to lead Chiefs in final match under Clayton McMillan's tenure as head coach
All Blacks halfback Brad Weber will be back running operations at the base of the ruck on Saturday evening when the Chiefs take on…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Jun 2021, 1:00
Chiefs player ratings vs Rebels | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Here's how the Chiefs rated after they kept their faint Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final hopes alive with a 36-26 win over the Rebel…
Alex McLeod
06 Jun 2021, 2:30
Chiefs bench Brad Weber and promote young halfback for Sydney 'home' game
The Chiefs have made seven changes to the starting lineup for their upcoming match against the Rebels in Sydney, including promoti…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun 2021, 1:00
All Blacks props return to action as Chiefs eye up former bogey-team Reds
The Chiefs are finally starting to get back some of their forward artillery as they enter the final month of their 2021 campaign.
Tom Vinicombe
27 May 2021, 1:38
