Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
If fans were looking forward to some high-scoring, and exhilarating action for the Super Rugby 2017 Quarterfinals, then they might feel slightly short-changed. They had action sure, but where was the high-scoring, fast-paced action that fans are so used to? The truth is, knockout rugby necessitates a more strategic plan. Less razzle-dazzle, and more cut and […] READ MORE
A late try by Shaun Stevenson was enough to ensure that the Chiefs beat Stormers in Super Rugby quarter final. Ending 17-11, the Chiefs got the job done on the road and will now take on a long 24-hour flight back to New Zealand where a clash against the Crusaders awaits in the Semi Finals. […] READ MORE
The fact is, since the Chiefs beat Brumbies, the Hurricanes did their fellow New Zealand team no favours. As they beat the Crusaders, it makes for a tougher quarter final schedule. The Chiefs have no choice but to accept the fact that in order to win the title; they'll have to do it away from home base. It doesn't get any tougher than a trip to Newlands, but that is exactly what will be required. READ MORE
All Black hero and Chiefs veteran Stephen Donald will likely rejoin his beloved Mooloos for yet another season of provincial rugby. An official announcement from Waikato Rugby is due to be made in the next week or so ‘once the paperwork’ is complete. Donald will join other big signing Zac Guildford, in what will be […] READ MORE
Damian McKenzie may find himself missing out on a spot in the All Blacks squad, but his boss at the Chiefs had something else to say on the matter. With the All Blacks squad due to be named on Thursday, Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie appeared quietly surprised at the very notion that McKenzie could […] READ MORE
A debilitating case of rheumatoid arthritis has also been a key contributor to the early move towards the lucrative European rugby market for James Lowe. His condition is worsening, so similar in the choices for any sports person (or any individual) he had to make a life/career decision in March. READ MORE
The Crusaders beat the Chiefs 31-14 at ANZ Stadium in Suva as Super Rugby returned to the pacific for a second time. It was everything the encounter promised to be, from nearly every aspect a rugby fan could ask for, not the least of which was from a physical standpoint. Within the first 20-minutes alone, […] 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
Tough because they not only want to finish ahead of the three chasing New Zealand franchise teams, but they must stay ahead of the talented Emirates Lions from Johannesburg. The Crusaders main opponent on the standings ladder, however each will not face each other in regular season. READ MORE
Anton Lienert-Brown left an offer with the Crusaders on the table to stay with the Chiefs through until 2020 - signalling thanks to the club who first gave him his first big break in Super Rugby. READ MORE
Michael Pulman is a contributor for Last Word On Rugby and writes regular content with a New Zealand focus. Beginning as a blogger on his own and through various other platforms, Mike has gone on to become a genuine sports reporter, covering NZ Rugby and all competitions domestic, and Internationally, as well as Cricket.