Explainer: The 50:22, Goal line drop-out & the other new law variations and how they work
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship officially kicks off this weekend right off the back of the British and Irish Lions series and with it comes the introduction of the new law variation for test rugby this year. The...
Himeno returns to the starting lineup for Ireland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph has confirmed the Brave Blossoms’ Team that will take on Ireland this Saturday, July 3 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match holds huge significance for both teams, as Ireland...
Captain Jones injured as debutants down Brave Blossoms
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Alun Wyn Jones suffered an early injury blow before three British and Irish Lions debutants scored tries in a 28-10 defeat of Japan at Murrayfield. Jones was withdrawn in pain in the eighth...
"I'm ready to play" - Himeno raring to take on the Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Brave Blossoms' back-rower Kazuki Himeno is raring to take on the British and Irish Lions and has declared himself fit to take on the Four Nations having caught a flight from Auckland to Edinburgh...
Aaron Smith rested for Highlanders, Kayne Hammington starts his 50th
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders return to Forsyth Barr Stadium for their last round-robin home game of the season knowing that nothing less than a win will do to keep them in the hunt for a finals spot. Shannon...
50 up for Lentjes against the Rebels
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA tumultuous week will end with the Highlanders playing in the bustling western suburbs of Sydney rather than the tranquillity of Queenstown. Due to the recently extended travel ban between NZ...
Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a strong performance against the Australian Super Rugby Champions, the Queensland Reds, the Highlanders have travelled to Perth to play their second-round match against a Western Force side that...
Highlanders shuffle backs for Reds clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition kicks off on Friday night with the Australian champions, the Queensland Reds, in Dunedin. This will be the first time the Highlanders’ have played...
Hodgman dismissed as Blues defeated by Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders bounced back from their defeat to the Chiefs to propel themselves back into the Finals hunt with a win over the Blues. Alex Hodgman saw red as a depleted Highlanders...
Watch: Kazuki Himeno scores his first try for the Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome quick thinking from Aaron Smith and Kazuki Himeno scores his first try for the Highlanders against the Blues. Kazuki Himeno has scored his first @Highlanders try 🙌#SuperRugbyAotearoa...
