All Blacks spring surprise as McKenzie given pivotal role against Pumas
"Obviously stoked and probably didn't expect it," said the 28-year-old, who was not wanted by the All Blacks last year on his return from a season in Japan.
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McMillan refuses to blame officials after Chiefs season ends in defeat
Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan was left frustrated as his side's stellar season ended in disappointment on Saturday following their Super Rugby Pacific final defeat by the Canterbury Crusaders.
Foster keeps faith in Chiefs players in first All Blacks squad of the year
All Blacks coach Ian Foster rewarded several Waikato Chiefs players, including Damian McKenzie, for their outstanding form in Super Rugby Pacific by naming them in his 36-man squad for the Rugby Championship on Sunday.
Chiefs outmuscle Brumbies to set up Super Rugby final with Crusaders
The Waikato Chiefs outmuscled the ACT Brumbies 19-6 on Saturday to set up an all-New Zealand clash in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Canterbury Crusaders.
Chiefs edge Brumbies to reach Super Rugby final
Brodie Retallick scored the only try as the Waikato Chiefs edged the ACT Brumbies 19-6 in an arm-wrestle of a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final on Saturday to set up a home title-decider against the Canterbury Crusaders next week.
Former Wallabies coach Rennie heading to Japan with Kobe
Former Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie, who was sacked and replaced by Eddie Jones in January, will take over at Japanese side Kobe Steelers next season, the club announced Friday.
Try machine Jordan returns for Crusaders in run to Super playoffs
MELBOURNE : Prolific try-scorer Will Jordan will make his long-awaited return to elite rugby when he lines up for champions Canterbury Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific this weekend after a long battle with a migraine-related illness.
Chiefs edge Crusaders in thriller to extend winning streak
SYDNEY : Waikato Chiefs made it two wins out of two against the Canterbury Crusaders this year with a 34-24 victory in a Hamilton thriller on Saturday that extended their winning streak to nine games from the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season.