Team News: The Highlanders are forced into changes ahead of Crusaders clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Mauger has named a fresh for the front row for the Highlanders clash with the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. Injuries have had an impact on Maugers’...
Potential North v South Island Teams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Friday that a North Island versus South Island rugby match will go ahead with the clash doubling as an All Blacks trial. The inter-island match was...
Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 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...
Gatland snatches thrilling victory on joyous Super Rugby return
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a family affair at Forsyth Barr Stadium, with Bryn Gatland securing victory over the Highlanders over Warren Gatland's Chiefs. Bryn Gatland sensationally claimed the family bragging...
Rising Stars Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Aotearoa about to kick off, we take a look at ten youngsters, two from each of the five New Zealand franchises who will be great value during the 10 rounds of action. Caleb...
Five Youngsters To Watch During Super Rugby Aotearoa - Backs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa is set to be the first rugby to hit our screens since the global pandemic stalled rugby competitions world wide. With the Aotearoa (New Zeland) version set to kick...
How Nehe Milner-Skudder could change the Highlanders backline
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNews broke on Tuesday that the Highlanders had made a swift and brilliant move to sign Nehe Milner-Skudder for Super Rugby Aotearoa. Although the Highlanders are yet to confirm the transfer, respected...
Nareki and Simonsson earn New Zealand sevens contracts
7 years ago by New Zealand RugbyElectric Otago wing Jona Nareki is one of two newly contracted New Zealand sevens players for the 2017/18 international season. Nareki is joined by Bay of Plenty fullback Bailey Simonsson,...
