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Apr 13, 22 •
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The Western Force has named three changes to the starting line-up for Saturday night’s Round 9 re-match with the NSW Waratahs at HBF Park. Tim Sampson’s side is determined to bounce back in front of the Sea of Blue following consecutive one-point losses....
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Apr 6, 22 •
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Comments Off on FIVE CHANGES FOR THE TEAM TO TAKE ON THE REBELS
Western Force head coach Tim Sampson has named his team to take on the Melbourne Rebels at HBF Park on Friday, April 8 with five changes made to the starting line-up. After spending the better half of the week at Wallabies Camp Feleti Kaitu’u and Izack...
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Mar 23, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Crusaders as crowds are welcomed back to FMG Stadium Waikato
Following a bonus point victory over Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium, the Gallagher Chiefs team has been named to host the Crusaders in front of a home crowd at FMG Stadium Waikato this Saturday. Kicking off at 7.05pm, the fixture will be the first...
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Mar 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Moana Pasifika in this weekend’s only New Zealand-based DHL Super Rugby Pacific match
Gallagher Chiefs named to face Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium this Saturday, kickoff 7.05pmHamilton Burr, Tyrone Thompson and Solomone Tukuafu in-line to make Super Rugby Pacific debutsRameka Poihipi and Kaleb Trask to make first starts of the 2022 season...
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Mar 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on SIX CHANGES MADE FOR HISTORIC BATTLE WITH FIJIAN DRUA
The Western Force has named six changes to the starting XV for the club’s first-ever Super Rugby Pacific match against Fijian Drua on Saturday, March 19. In the front row, props Harrison Lloyd and Greg Holmes make their first starts of the season. Wallaby...
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Mar 9, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Crusaders in rematch of 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Final
Angus Ta’avao named to start in his 50th match for the Gallagher ChiefsCortez Ratima and George Dyer in-line to make Super Rugby Pacific debuts from the benchTa’avao, Boshier, Gatland and Lienert-Brown to all make first starts for 2022 The Gallagher...
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Mar 9, 22 •
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Comments Off on THRUSH RETURNS FOR WARATAHS CLASH
The Western Force welcome two changes to the Round 4 starting XV for Sunday’s game against the NSW Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney. Former All Black Jeremy Thrush will make his first Super Rugby Pacific appearance of 2022, with the veteran lock...
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Mar 9, 22 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Reds make three changes to starting XV to face Drua
The Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting side to take on the Fijian Drua in a historic double header at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday. After making his return to the side via the bench last week, Taniela Tupou will run-on alongside Harry...
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Feb 23, 22 •
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Comments Off on KAHUI STARTS IN BATTLE WITH THE REBELS
Western Force head coach Tim Sampson has named a predominantly unchanged side to take on the Melbourne Rebels for this Saturday’s Round 2 match-up at AAMI Park. There are just the two personnel changes, with Bayley Kuenzle out of the squad due to a knock...
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Feb 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs Match Postponed
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed that Moana Pasifika’s Round #2 Super Rugby Pacific match against the Chiefs has been postponed due to player welfare concerns. The first cohort of Moana Pasifika players and staff emerged from their Queenstown hotel on...
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Feb 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Highlanders in first DHL Super Rugby Pacific match
The Gallagher Chiefs have been named to take the field at Queenstown’s Recreation Ground this Saturday, February 19 against the Highlanders. Kicking off at 4.35pm, the Round One fixture will be the first New Zealand based match of the DHL Super Rugby...
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Feb 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener at Suncorp Stadium
Queensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn has confirmed his team for this Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium. Tate McDermott will make his captaincy debut alongside Liam Wright, while flyhalf James...
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Feb 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on QUARTET POISED FOR FORCE DEBUTS IN THE SEASON OPENER
Western Force head coach Tim Sampson has named four club debutants in the starting XV for Sunday’s Round 1 clash against the ACT Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra. Wallabies lock Izack Rodda, flyhalf Reesjan Pasitoa, Fiji winger Manasa Mataele and...
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Feb 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Pacific 2022 Law Variations
Rugby Australia, New Zealand Rugby and SANZAAR have today confirmed the law variations approved by World Rugby that will be applied for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season. Super Rugby Pacific 2022 will see two Law Variations included for the season:...
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Feb 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on Referees aim for faster rugby during DHL Super Rugby Pacific and Sky Super Rugby Aupiki
Fast, free flowing rugby to be the focus of players, coaches and referees during this season’s DHL Super Rugby Pacific and Sky Super Rugby Aupiki competitions. Reducing the time taken at scrums and lineouts, playing on from minor injuries, fewer TMO...
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Feb 11, 22 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Pacific Confirms Match Postponement
The Super Rugby Pacific Competitions Committee has today confirmed that due to several Moana Pasifika players testing positive to COVID-19 their match against the Blues on Friday 18 February will be postponed. Further planning work will now be carried out...
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Jan 21, 22 •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Draw set to light up rugby landscape in March
The countdown to the start of Sky Super Rugby Aupiki is officially on with the draw and naming rights partner announced today. Mirroring the first ever women’s Super Rugby match in New Zealand last May, the Blues will host the Waitomo Chiefs Manawa at Eden...
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Dec 6, 21 •
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Comments Off on New 2022/23 Gallagher Chiefs Jerseys Launched
The new 2022/23 Gallagher Chiefs Home and Away Jerseys have been launched today. The adidas Gallagher Chiefs jersey designs are linked to the Chiefs region, whānau and Māori heritage. The 2022/23 Gallagher Chiefs Home Jersey – ‘Ngā hihi o te rā...
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Nov 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs fixtures for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific
The Gallagher Chiefs fixtures for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific competition have been confirmed. The competition will include a Super Round Melbourne in Round 2 that will see all 12 teams gather at AAMI Park in Melbourne for three straight days of...
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Nov 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on 2022 Super Rugby Pacific draw announced
Suncorp Stadium will play host to seven Queensland Reds home games in 2022 after the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific draw was confirmed today. Queensland kick their season off with a blockbuster Trans-Tasman clash against the Chiefs in Brisbane on Saturday 19...
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Sep 28, 21 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs announce new coaching structure to take club to next level
Warren Gatland appointed Director of Rugby; Clayton McMillan to remain as Head Coach The Chiefs Rugby Club have announced a new coaching structure which will see returning coach Warren Gatland appointed to the new position of Director of Rugby, and 2021...
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Aug 31, 21 •
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Comments Off on Josh Ioane to join the Gallagher Chiefs for the 2022 season
Māori All Black and former Highlanders first five-eighth Josh Ioane is set to join the Gallagher Chiefs next season, having signed with the club for their 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The 26-year-old, who holds one All Blacks Test cap to his name, said...
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Aug 30, 21 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Pacific format confirmed
Super Rugby Pacific will kick off a new era for the world’s most exciting professional rugby competition next February with a 15-week regular season and a refreshed finals format, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have announced. The 2022...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Reds announce 2022 Squad
The Queensland Reds have continued to invest in developing elite Rugby talent at Ballymore with a total of 31 players retained from this year’s program ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby season. After claiming their first Super Rugby title in 10 years and...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on Brad Weber puts pen to paper
Recommits with NZR and Gallagher Chiefs through to 2023 All Blacks and Gallagher Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his Super Rugby team, putting pen to paper through to the end of 2023. 30-year-old Weber has become a...
