'Fakatava cannot carry you': Ex-All Black's message to the Highlanders pack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEx-All Black great Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on the Highlanders’ tight five in the wake of the 60-20 defeat at the hands of the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. Facing a...
Freddie Burns signs for the Highanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish first-five Freddie Burns will join the Highlanders for the 2023 edition of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Burns, currently playing for Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership has agreed terms with...
Highlander greats join Management Team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders’ co-captains Nasi Manu and Ben Smith have joined the 2023 Highlanders’ management team. Manu, who co-captained the team with Smith to a Super Rugby Championship in 2015,...
Argentine winger to join Highlanders in 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have added their last player to their 2023 squad with the signing of Argentinian, Martin Bogado. The 24-year-old winger/fullback is currently assembled with Michael Cheika’s...
Highlanders provide an update Fakatava's injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders and All Black halfback Folau Fakatava has elected a non-operative approach initially for his injured knee. Fakatava injured his right knee, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL),...
Highlanders Announce 2023 Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 brings the arrival of a new Super Rugby Pacific season and a new captain for the Highlanders. Experienced loose forward, Billy Harmon, will take the reins of the team for 2023, fresh from skippering...
Highlanders Confirm Coaching Group for 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced Otago NPC Coach Tom Donnelly has been appointed as their forwards coach for two years from 2023. Donnelly played 65 games for the Highlanders between 2004-2011 as...
Highlanders and Crusaders set for Farmlands Cup showdown in North Otago
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a one-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Crusaders and Highlanders will have a pre-season showdown on Friday 10 February 2023 in Weston, North Otago for the Farmlands Cup.Through this annual event,...
Highlanders Appoint Richard Whiffin as Attack Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Whiffin has been handed the attack portfolio for the Highlanders in 2023. Formerly of the London Irish club, Whiffin was a member of the management team that steered the club to...
Chris Boyd to mentor Highlanders coaching group
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Boyd will join the Highlander’s coaching group in 2023 as Coaching Mentor. Boyd will draw on his wealth of coaching experience to help guide new Head Coach, Clarke Dermody, and his coaching...
