Pau bring in Whitelock to replace departing stars
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYet another All Black has signed for Top 14 side Pau, the club has today confirmed. Pau have recruited Highlanders co-captain Luke Whitelock on a three-year deal. The brother of...
Highlanders name team for Southern Derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA classic southern derby match awaits the Highlanders faithful on Saturday night at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The high-flying Crusaders will arrive with a nineteen-match winning record intact. The last time...
Highlanders named to play the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith and Ben Smith return to the Highlanders for the New Zealand Conference derby against the Hurricanes. Co-captain, Luke Whitelock, will play at number eight after a break last week and James...
Utah and Glendale scrap to a draw
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMajor League Rugby saw its first draw on Saturday evening as the Glendale Raptors came from behind to leave Zions Bank Stadium with a 26-all draw against the Utah Warriors. With the...
Highlanders name team to play the Reds
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJackson Hemopo will return to lock for the Highlanders clash on Friday night against the Reds. Hemopo who was impressive in the first-round win against the Chiefs makes way for...
CONFIRMED: Liam Squire signs in Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire has inked a two-year deal with Japanese club NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. He will join the club later in the year. Originally from...
Smith and Whitelock Captain Highlanders' In Season Opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Super Rugby competition gets underway in Hamilton this Friday when the Chiefs host the Highlanders. Highlanders Head Coach, Aaron Mauger, has selected largely the forward pack that has started...
Major League Rugby Round-Up: Gameweek 2
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySo gameweek two in Major League Rugby saw three matches take place and the standout no doubt being New Orleans Gold against the Glendale Raptors. The three games were extremely tight and it also saw sides...
The best Opta facts from Steve Hansen's All Black tenure
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe look at the best Opta facts relating to Steve Hansen's hugely impressive stint in charge of New Zealand. Steve Hansen has confirmed he will bring an...
Last time these two sides met: Japan vs. New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand claimed a 6-54 victory over Japan the last time the two side met in 2013. Dan Carter started the game in the no.10 jersey, while Beauden Barrett, Frank Halai and Charles...
