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Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV

After a strong performance against the Australian Super Rugby Champions, the Queensland Reds, the Highlanders have travelled to Perth to play their second-round match against a Western Force side that...

Highlanders shuffle backs for Reds clash

The Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition kicks off on Friday night with the Australian champions, the Queensland Reds, in Dunedin.   This will be the first time the Highlanders’ have played...

Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV

The Highlanders take on the Blues on Friday in Dunedin with Head Coach, Tony Brown, has made minimal changes to the side that went down to the Chiefs in extra time last weekend.    Exciting...

Highlanders Make Six Changes From The Side That Beat The Crusaders

Highlanders Head Coach, Tony Brown, has made several changes to his side to play the resurgent Chiefs on Saturday in Dunedin.   In the forwards, Josh Hohneck rotates with Siate Tokolahi and James...

Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut

The Highlanders, fresh from the bye, welcome several players for their first start of the competition against the Hurricanes. Giant lock Pari Pari Parkinson returns from a long-term injury to partner the...

Aaron Smith returns to the Highlanders starting XV

The Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy is at stake this Sunday in the round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Blues and the Highlanders. Hunter coached both the Blues and the Highlanders,...

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Jona Nareki Highlights: Chiefs v Highlanders (2021)

Jona Nareki's hat-trick spurs Highlanders to victory over Chiefs

Jona Nareki's quick feet left the Chiefs standing as the Highlanders pulled off a stunning Super Rugby Aotearoa victory on Friday.   Wing wizard Jona Nareki ran in a hat-trick as the Highlanders...

Aaron Smith uses the first big Captain's Referral perfectly

The Highlanders marched to their first victory of the Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 season as they punished the Chiefs in the second half claiming a 23-39 victory.   Jona Nareki was the star of...