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Gatland to replace Sopoaga?

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The New Zealand Herald has reported that 22-year-old Bryn Gatland is set to compete for the Highlanders No.10 jersey next season when current Highlanders incumbent Lima Sopoaga departs for Wasps at the...

HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Round 12: Sharks v Highlanders

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks cruised to a 38-12 home win over the Highlanders in round 12 of Super Rugby. The Sharks ran in two early tries for a 14-0 lead. The Highlanders hit back with their first try, but the Sharks...

Naholo & Squire amoung Highlanders to re-sign

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have retained the services of several players for 2019 including All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo and loose-forward Liam Squire.   They join midfielder Rob Thompson, flanker...

Super Rugby: Round 11 - Team of the Week

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After another entertaining round of Super Rugby action, we pick our Team of the Round from Round 11. The Reds and Jaguares were the big winners of the weekend while the Highlanders left it late to...

Highlanders' Smiths combine for Super Rugby try of the Week

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Three Smiths - Ben, Aaron and Fletcher combined to score the try of the round for week 11 of Super Rugby as the Highlander's came from behind to beat the Bulls in Pretoria        

HIGHLIGHTS Super Rugby Round 11 Bulls vs Highlanders

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A last gasp penalty saw the Highlanders edge the Bulls 29-28 to close out round 11 of Super Rugby. The Bulls ran in two first half tries to one to take a slender 14-10 lead into the break. The Highlanders...

WATCH: Vince Aso's acrobatic finish

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vince Aso finished off a fantastic Hurricanes attack against the Sunwolves in sublime fashion.   The Hurricanes paceman once again dived over in the corner showing off some fine acrobatics similar...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North signs for Ospreys After months of speculation, Ospreys have confirmed that Wales and Lions winger George North will join the club ahead of the 2018/19 season.  The Northampton Saints...

Liam Squire in doubt for June tests

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlanders and All Blacks loose forward Liam Squire is in doubt for the June test series against France due to a setback in his recovery from a broken thumb.   Squire, who hasn't played since he...

Crusaders and Highlanders to face off against a French Barbarians side in June

8 years ago by New Zealand Rugby

Crusaders and Highlanders have been confirmed to face off against a French Barbarians side in June. While the All Blacks will play three Steinlager Series Test matches against France, the French Barbarians...