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Not that he would ever think so, but after the shift north of former Chiefs captain Charlie Ngatai, and the devastating injury to current skipper Sam Cane, the Chiefs Super Rugby leadership change is a Brodie Retallick benefit. The self effacing team player is not likely to raise his hand for the task, but like the […] READ MORE
It was by the account of their head coach, an 'outstanding' performance that saw the Chiefs overcome the Waratahs on a night when both coaches couldn't ask for much more heart, from their respective 23-man lineups. READ MORE
Brad Weber is excited and keen to make the most of his new senior role as the Chiefs number one halfback. Scoring a hat-trick of tries during the Chiefs preseason victory over the Brumbies in the last week was a good way to exhibit such enthusiasm. The stellar performance was the perfect way to return to a […] READ MORE
Super Rugby is building into its final stages of preseason, and new Chiefs coach Colin Cooper is looking to build on the solid foundations laid before him. It’s been a long preseason so far, with a lot of skills work taking place in December before beginning set piece work in the New Year. If the […] READ MORE
But the result tonight was not apparent from the outset. With Canterbury leading at halftime by 31-21, not many will have predicted the huge change in fortune. Especially played in the 'red and blacks' hometown, it was widely presumed that - as good as Taranaki are - the Canterbury machine had gotten 'back on course'. That was not until SHIELD FEVER took hold of the 'Taranaki Bulls' team. READ MORE
In what is easily ‘the match of the round’, the Chiefs v Crusaders clash will have a lot to gain and lose as Super Rugby returns to Suva for the second year in a row. Whenever the Chiefs take on the Crusaders, whether it be in Suva or anywhere else, it always makes for ‘must […] READ MORE
A huge task is still ahead, more so for the returning Ngatai and Harris. But after bringing 'the Super Rugby show' to Chiefs country, all of them know that it is the main goal for now. To both enjoy the game, and to improve. They all have the same objectives--to see the Chiefs perform. Do that, and the smiles on fans faces is all the proof needed. READ MORE
More so than in the rounds proceeding, a higher frequency of inter-conference and cross-continent matches is giving fans a fair indication of the real standings. The 'combat and confrontation' is both exciting and educational too--fans and commentators now finding out who are the leaders, and who are the followers by Super Rugby Round 11. READ MORE
Silently ruing a missed opportunity at the weekend, the Chiefs will welcome back some familiar names to the squad ahead of their clash against the Reds in Round 11 of Super Rugby. With one week to go until the bye; Chiefs coach Dave Rennie confirmed that Charlie Ngatai is in contention to play in the […] READ MORE
As a result, James Broadhurst, a single test All Black, and at just 29 years of age has sadly had his playing career cut-short. After listening to medical advice and after a prolonged period on the sidelines, he announced on Friday that he would be putting his family and personal welfare ahead of his rugby career. READ MORE
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