Squire returns as the Highlanders bid farewell to departing pair
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders Head Coach, Aaron Mauger, has selected an experienced pack and will welcome the return of Liam Squire for his first match of the season, also back from injury are Jackson Hemopo and Tevita...
Waisake Naholo returns for the Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShannon Frizell returns from his All Blacks’ break to take his place at number eight for the Pulse Energy Highlanders against the Lions on Saturday (1.05am Sunday morning NZT). Elliot Dixon gets...
All Blacks return to the Highlanders starting XV for Sunwolves clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from their round 10 win against the Blues, Highlanders' Head Coach Aaron Mauger has stuck largely with the same group to face the Sunwolves. All Blacks Aaron Smith and Luke Whitelock...
Milestone match for Ben Smith against the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith will play his 150th game for the Highlanders on Friday night. Highlander #160 he made his debut in 2009 and debuted later that year for the All Blacks (75 games), he has scored 190 points for...
Highlanders name team for Southern Derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA classic southern derby match awaits the Highlanders faithful on Saturday night at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The high-flying Crusaders will arrive with a nineteen-match winning record intact. The last time...
Highlanders name team to play the Reds
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJackson Hemopo will return to lock for the Highlanders clash on Friday night against the Reds. Hemopo who was impressive in the first-round win against the Chiefs makes way for...
Highlanders bring back cult hero Marty Banks for 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an experienced squad to play the 2019 Super Rugby season. Just seven new caps amongst the 38 man squad with five of those in the forwards. Hooker Ray...
Maori All Blacks squad named for historic tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Maori All Blacks squad to play in the USA, Brazil and Chile for their end of year tour, has been named today. Five players in Japan with the All Blacks will later join the Maori All Blacks...
Waratahs v Highlanders Super Rugby Playoff Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs will be looking to secure the double over the Highlanders this weekend after they ended Australia's drought against New Zealand sides earlier this season. Historically the Waratahs...
Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby15 Super Rugby teams have been narrowed down to just 8 teams who will battle it out to lift the Super Rugby trophy on 4 August. Road to the Final: Hurricanes v Chiefs The...
