Michael Collins rugby player
Michael Collins rugby player

Michael Collins

3rd Jun 1993 1.87m/94kg Inside Centre

Highlanders shuffle backs for Reds clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

Ospreys sign Highlanders utility back

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have confirmed the signing of utility back Michael Collins on a two-year deal.   Collins, 27, played Super Rugby for the New Zealand franchises - the Blues and the Highlanders –...

Super Rugby Aotearoa teams embrace Anzac spirit

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aotearoa teams will embrace the Anzac spirit during this weekend’s round of matches as they acknowledge all servicemen and women across the country, and have reached...

Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

Crusaders stunned by Highlanders, Waratahs lose again in dramatic finish

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A Super Rugby loss came as a significant shock to the Crusaders, but it was a familiar feeling for Waratahs as they fell short again.   The Crusaders suffered a surprise first defeat of the Super...

Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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,...

Clayton McMillan extends stay at Chiefs

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Super Rugby franchise, the Chiefs, have announced that interim head coach Clayton McMillan will extend his stay with the team as an assistant coach for 2022 and 2023.   McMillian will...

Clayton McMillan extends stay with Chiefs coaching team

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs Rugby Club have today announced Chiefs interim Head Coach Clayton McMillan has signed on as an Assistant Coach with the club for 2022 and 2023.   McMillan was appointed in February...

Liam Squire's return and Japan star headline Highlanders 2021 squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There 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...