Hayden Michaels rugby player
Hayden Michaels rugby player

Hayden Michaels

3rd Jan 2002 1.86m/95kg No 4 Lock

Taine Robinson names in Highlanders Super Rugby Squad

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are excited to announce their squad for the 2025 Super Rugby  Pacific season, as Head Coach Jamie Joseph returns to lead the team. Joseph, who previously coached the Highlanders...

NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...

Hurricanes take major step towards minor premiership

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Winger Salesi Rayasi has celebrated his 50th game for the club in style as he crossed for a hat-trick in a 41-14 win over the Highlanders. The bonus point win takes the club one step closer to the minor...

New faces join the Highlanders squad for 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders will usher into the fold a swag of new players for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition. Some have already made brief appearances last season such as halfback Nathan Hastie, loose...

Highlanders Continue Building 2024 Squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 The 2024 Highlanders team continues to take shape with the announcement of three additional players. Outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, lock Mitch Dunshea and loose forward Tom Sanders. Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens...

Highlanders announce new additions to 2024 Squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have announced the signing of several young players for 2024. In a move that was well signposted during the year players from their High Performance Programme will...

Next Generation of Highlanders Confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have signalled a strong focus on the future with the signing of five of their young stars on three-year Super Rugby contracts beginning in 2024. All players are recent graduates of or currently...

New Zealand Under 20 squad named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The next generation of rugby stars will have the opportunity to don the black jersey next month with a New Zealand Under 20 squad named today for their first international fixtures in three years.     While...