Much has been said about John Plumtree’s decision to make sweeping changes to his Sharks team for Saturday’s clash against the Chiefs and while those ten changes (including several positional switches) are significant, their opponents on the day will also boast a significantly different line-up than the one that played last. […]
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Chiefs also make changes aplenty
25 Apr 13 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 27 Comments
Centre stocks low in New Zealand
25 Jul 12 08:50 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
Looking forward to the Rugby Championship, it seems New Zealand coach Steve Hansen will have an interesting time finding fit centres to take on the Argentines, Boks and Wallabies. […]
Conservative squad for Hansen
4 Jun 12 10:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 8 Comments
New Zealand coach Steve Hanson has named relatively safe 30 man squad for his team’s three test series against Ireland, with a few new caps included, but the most surprising selection being that of Piri Weepu. […]
Gear and Elliot get their shot
28 May 12 10:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has called up Hosea Gear and Hika Elliot to attend the All Blacks training camp, coming in for injured players Cory Jane and Keven Mealamu respectively. […]
Chiefs team for Bulls clash
23 May 12 08:45 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
The Chiefs take on the Bulls this weekend, with a tight match anticipated as two of the top teams tackle each other, with only one winner possible, and that winner potentially topping the log at the end of the normal season. […]
NZ lose second winger in two weeks
19 May 12 11:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
The in-form All Black and Hurricanes winger, Cory Jane, has been ruled out of the June International test series after an ankle injury has him on the sidelines for six weeks. […]
Kahui potentially out for season
14 May 12 10:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
Not only did the Chiefs lose their unbeaten run of 8 games this weekend, but there is concern that they might have lost their star centre in the process. […]
Chiefs rotate for Lions clash
3 May 12 10:05 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 5 Comments
The Chiefs tackle the Lions in Hamilton this weekend, with a few changes made amongst the forwards in an attempt to give a few players some time off the field. Try scoring machine, Arizona Tuamalolo on the bench, but sure to make an impact later in the game. […]
Two return for Chiefs against Force
4 Apr 12 09:37 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
The Chiefs face the Force this weekend, looking to continue from the momentum built against the Waratahs last weekend, while they welcome back two familiar faces to their starting line up. […]
Chiefs look to continue good run
14 Mar 12 07:58 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
The Chiefs have named their team to face the Brumbies on Friday, looking to continue in the good vain they started the season, with wins over both the Blues and the Crusaders over the last two weekends. […]
Chiefs make changes for Blues
29 Feb 12 09:12 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
The Chiefs have been forced into naming a changed team to face the Blues this weekend, with Lelia Masaga and Ben Afeaki missing out due to injury, and a couple of new names coming to the fore. […]
Chiefs name talented backline
23 Feb 12 07:42 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 5 Comments
The Chiefs have named an experienced squad to take on the Highlanders on Saturday, throwing all their new signings straight into action and making up a backline that looks very strong. […]
Super Rugby preview – Chiefs
14 Feb 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 16 Comments
Notorious slow starters, the Chiefs didn’t start at all last season and would want to clear that from the memory as quickly as possible and show that they can push for honours that equal their 2010 season, where they reached the final. […]
Sonny Bill signs for Chiefs
31 Oct 11 08:15 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 16 Comments
All Black centre Sonny Bill Williams has extended his stay in New Zealand, signing a one-year extension to his All Black contract. He has also confirmed that he will be available for the Chiefs in Super Rugby for 2012. […]
All Blacks named for Port Elizabeth
18 Aug 11 07:18 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 12 Comments
All Blacks.com reports that the All Black coaches have named the All Black team to play South Africa at 3am on Sunday morning (NZT). […]