Aaron Smith uses the first big Captain's Referral perfectly
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders marched to their first victory of the Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 season as they punished the Chiefs in the second half claiming a 23-39 victory. Jona Nareki was the star of...
Jona Nareki sparks a brilliant Highlanders try
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJona Nareki sparked this fantastic try for the Highlanders as he sprinted at the Chiefs defence breaking through before powering through a tackle from Brad Weber and sending Shannon Frizell on his way. The...
Watch: Jona Nareki scores an 80 metre stunner against the Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Highlanders under the pump, Josh Ioane came up with a key intervention in his own 22 with Jona Nareki completing an excellent catch. The speedster then sped away through a gap and...
Irishman Jack Regan set for Super Rugby debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa will feature the two Southern clubs first battle of the season. The Highlanders will host the Crusaders in what promises to be an epic encounter....
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...
All the Action from the Mitre 10 Cup Semis
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals of the Mitre 10 Cup are done and dusted and have yielded the names of the finalists to compete in the Premiership and Championship divisions. Otago vs Northland: In a...
Mitre 10 Cup Stats Leaders: Most tackles, turnovers, metres gained & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup delivered the goods once again with some cracking encounters. The Ranfurly Shield changed hands once more as Hawke’s Bay defeated Otago at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Apart...
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Tournament's Top Stats Performers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe unfortunate, abrupt ending to Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend was the only blight on what was truly a superb competition and celebration of domestic rugby at its best. While there is a possibility...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Team Of The Week Round Nine
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders wrapped up the Super Rugby Aotearoa title on Sunday with a 32-22 victory over the Highlanders in Christchurch while the Chiefs finished their campaign without a victory...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 9
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa reached something of a conclusion in Round 9 as the Crusaders were crowned champions after despatching the Highlanders 32-22 in Christchurch. Meanwhile, feelings of anxiety resonate...
