Highlanders 19-30 Hurricanes: Imperious Barrett inspires victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett staked his claim for an All Blacks starting spot as he scored 30 points in the Hurricanes' 30-19 win over the Highlanders. Jordie Barrett was in sensational form as his...
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,...
Super Rugby Aotearoa champions enjoy winning start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker Codie Taylor scored the opening try of the 2021 season as holders Crusaders came out on top in Dunedin. The Crusaders made a winning start to their Super Rugby Aotearoa title defence,...
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....
All the Action from the Mitre 10 Cup Semis
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals of the Mitre 10 Cup are done and dusted and have yielded the names of the finalists to compete in the Premiership and Championship divisions. Otago vs Northland: In a...
Team News: Nehe Milner-Skudder misses out for the Highlanders as Nareki returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa brings another classic local derby with the Highlanders travelling to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders. The battle of the Mainland and it’s...
Team News: Highlanders v Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders and the Blues playout for the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy on Sunday with just 3 rounds left in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Both sides still have a chance to claim the remoulded Super...
Top stats performers from Round 6 of Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 6 delivered a good dose of thrilling rugby with two fantastic games on show, with only two points separating the teams in each case. In the first match-up, the Hurricanes enjoyed some revenge for...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap-Up - Round 6
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother great round of Super Rugby Aotearoa came to pass with some payback to the Blues from the Hurricanes and a fantastic second half display which saw the Highlanders home against a stunned Chiefs outfit. Hurricanes...
