Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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,...
Jona Nareki's hat-trick spurs Highlanders to victory over Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJona 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
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Watch: Jona Nareki scores an 80 metre stunner against the Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Highlanders under the pump, Josh Ioane came up with a key intervention in his own 22 with Jona Nareki completing an excellent catch. The speedster then sped away through a gap and...
Irishman Jack Regan set for Super Rugby debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa will feature the two Southern clubs first battle of the season. The Highlanders will host the Crusaders in what promises to be an epic encounter....
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...
The Seven Players Set To Make Their Debuts In Bledisloe IV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest Rugby undergoes a change with the start of every Rugby World Cup cycle and 2020 has been no different for the Wallabies and All Blacks. Both sides have welcomed new head coaches in Dave Rennie...
All Black wings' season cut short
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black winger George Bridge is set for a six-month spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious pectoral injury while weight-training in the gym this week, the All Blacks have confirmed. Bridge...
Mitre 10 Cup Stats Leaders: Most tackles, turnovers, metres gained & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup delivered the goods once again with some cracking encounters. The Ranfurly Shield changed hands once more as Hawke’s Bay defeated Otago at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Apart...
