Clarke Dermody named Highlanders head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced Southlander Clarke Dermody as the new Head Coach of the Highlanders for a three-year term. Dermody takes over from Tony Brown who finishes his two-year tenure to...
Crusaders Backs Coach Andrew Goodman set to take up new role at Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Backs Coach Andrew Goodman has confirmed he will move on from the club at the conclusion of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, to take up the role of Backs and Attack Coach with Irish club,...
Tony Brown heading to Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach Tony Brown is set to depart the Highlanders before the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman begins. Brown will join Head Coach Jamie Joseph and immediately depart to Japan for...
New Zealand Rugby Awards 2020
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All...
Aaron Smith nominated for three New Zealand Rugby Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today. New Zealand Rugby Chief...
Liam Squire's return and Japan star headline Highlanders 2021 squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are six new faces and two returning familiar faces among the Highlanders squad announced today. The squad features 22 forwards and 17 backs and will again be co-captained by Ash Dixon and Aaron Smith. A...
Aaron Mauger leaves the Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Aaron Mauger’s time with the Highlanders has come to an end with the completion of his three-year contract at the club, the Highlanders and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced. Highlanders...
Team News: The Highlanders are forced into changes ahead of Crusaders clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Mauger has named a fresh for the front row for the Highlanders clash with the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. Injuries have had an impact on Maugers’...
The Baabaas team that beat an England side featuring Andy Goode in 2009
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey bade a victorious farewell to English rugby at Twickenham with the Barbarians as they held on for victory despite a late England comeback. Martin Johnson's...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominees
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Thursday New Zealand Rugby will have their awards. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “Congratulations to all those nominated for awards. Every year, the ASB...
