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...
Savea at centre for Wellington
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions head coach, Leo Crowley, has made a handful of changes to his side ahead of their clash against Manawatu at Sky Stadium. Saturday marks the last of the round-robin fixtures, before the...
Julian and Ardie Savea start in star studded Wellington line up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree All Blacks have been named in the Wellington Lions squad set to face Waikato at FMG Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Asafo Aumua, TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea are all included in the starting...
Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 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...
Highlanders confirm Milner-Skudder signing and that he rejected the Hurricanes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders confirmed the signing of former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder. Former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has signed with the Highlanders until the end of 2021. Milner-Skudder,...
Centre Role For One Test All Black Josh Ioane In Season Opener
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach, Aaron Mauger, has selected six Highlander debutants in his team to play the Sharks in the season opener at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday. One-test All Black Josh...
The Highlanders lose another youngster to injury
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago and Highlanders’ hooker Ricky Jackson has been forced out of the 2020 Super Rugby season with an ankle injury sustained during training pre-Christmas. After extensive investigations...
Highlanders Reveal Refreshed Squad for 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders will have a fresh new look in 2020 with 15 players in their first season with the southern-most Super Rugby club. There is plenty of experience in the forwards with Liam Coltman, Ash...
Thursday Morning Round Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad Japan kick the tournament off against Russia with Ireland, Scotland and Samoa all in the host's pool. 【日本代表】日本ラグビーフットボール協会は、9月20日（金）に開幕する「ラグビーワールドカップ2019（#RWC2019）」へ向けた日本代表最終登録メンバー計31名を決定しました→https://t.co/cA70bBuVKz...
Highlanders add four players to 2020 Super Rugby squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have recruited Mitchell Hunt, Jona Nareki, Ngane Punivai and Connor Garden-Bachop for the 2020 season. Hunt an experienced player with 42 Super games to his name can play fullback or first-five...
