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 named to play the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith and Ben Smith return to the Highlanders for the New Zealand Conference derby against the Hurricanes. Co-captain, Luke Whitelock, will play at number eight after a break last week and James...
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...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 3 Highlights: Counties Manukau v Taranaki
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki comes out on top in this tightly fought contest against Counties Manukau. Taranaki started the game well with Seta Tamanivalu setting Lachlan Boshier up for a try in the first three minutes of...
Counties Manukau v Taranaki - Top Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki edged Counties Manukau 19-26 in the opening game in round 3 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Here are the Top Performers from the clash: Toni Pulu - Counties The Brumbies...
Waratahs Change One For Super Rugby Quarter Final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWaratahs coach Daryl Gibson has made just one change to his starting side for Saturday’s Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Highlanders, with Alex Newsome replacing Cam Clark on the right...
Tevita Nabura suspended for 6 weeks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee has accepted a guilty plea from Tevita Nabura of the Highlanders for contravening Law 9.12: Kicking, after he was Red Carded during a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend. Nabura...
Tevita Nabura sees red for shocking flying kick to Cam Clark's face
6 years ago by Rugby DumpHighlanders winger Tevita Nabura was sent off fairly early against the Waratahs on Saturday night for this crazy act of foul play. As it turns out, it's still illegal to kick opposing players in the face...
