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...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week: Round 10
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 10 of Super Rugby provided a few upsets with the Lions edging the Chiefs in Hamilton, The Sunwolves running the Hurricanes close in Japan while the Reds ended a 15-year-old drought in Durban beating...
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 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...
CONFIRMED: Liam Squire signs in Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire has inked a two-year deal with Japanese club NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. He will join the club later in the year. Originally from...
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...
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...
Highlanders' All Blacks Return to Face Waratahs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach, Aaron Mauger, has named his strongest side to take on the Waratahs in Sydney. Returning to the team this week are All Blacks Ben Smith, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock, Elliot...