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...
Team News: Nehe Milner-Skudder misses out for the Highlanders as Nareki returns
4 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...
WATCH: Ofa Tu'ungafasi's smashing HIT on Aaron Cruden
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi's has been in stellar form during the Super Rugby Aotearoa for the Blues with the 28-year-old making a strong case to become the All Blacks' starting tighthead prop. Tu'ungafasi...
Team News: Aaron Cruden and Josh Ioane benched for Sunday's clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home refreshed after their bye week to take on the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday 19 July in round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa with both the Chiefs and 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’...
WATCH: All Blacks prop makes HUGE hit on Highlanders youngster in Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Rugby DumpAll Blacks prop Ofa Tuungafasi put in a monstrous tackle on Highlanders winger Sam Gilbert in round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday.
WATCH: All Blacks prop makes HUGE hit on Blues youngster in Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Rugby DumpAll Blacks prop Ofa Tuungafasi put in a huge hit on Highlanders winger Sam Gilbert in round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday.
Super Rugby Aotearora TOTW - Round 3
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues went on to earn their 7th straight win and 3rd in the competition, here is a look at our Team of the Week 1 Alex Hodgman - Blues: Huge performance by Hodgman...
WATCH: All Black prop SMASHES Highlanders' rookie winger
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders' rookie winger Sam Gilbert made the mistake of running down All Black prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi's channel in the Highlanders lose to the Blues' on Saturday. Gilbert made...
Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of Super Rugby Aotearoa sees the unbeaten and table topping Blues face off against the Highlanders, who stunned the Chiefs in the opening round of the competition before enjoying a bye. On...
