Matt Whaanga rugby player
Matt Whaanga rugby player

Matt Whaanga

25th May 1995 1.88m/104kg Fly Half

Highlanders announce five new signings

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders continue to build for the future with the confirmed signings of five talented young players. Adding to the home-grown talents of Will Stodart and Josh Whaanga, joining the Highlanders in...

Hurricanes take major step towards minor premiership

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Winger Salesi Rayasi has celebrated his 50th game for the club in style as he crossed for a hat-trick in a 41-14 win over the Highlanders. The bonus point win takes the club one step closer to the minor...

Super Rugby Pacific round 14 teams

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season as teams start to build for the finals. The Hurricanes and Chiefs open the round in Hamilton in what is expected to be a thriller,...

Harmon and Nareki return for the Highlanders

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are poised for a thrilling encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium this Sunday as they face the Fijian Drua in their final scheduled home game of the 2024 season. This clash promises to be...

Highlanders name team for GordonHunter Memorial Trophy clash

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

This weekend’s clash against the Blues in Auckland will not only be round 13 of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition but also present an opportunity for the Highlanders to play for the Gordon...

Highlanders name team for battle of the Mainland

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

This weekend’s round 12 match up between the Highlanders and the Crusaders is a fitting fixture for a Culture round as it encapsulates the culture of rugby fandom in the South Island.    A...

Highlanders name squad for their first game of their tour

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are set to depart tomorrow for a two-game tour of Australia, where they will face the Rebels in Melbourne and the Reds in Brisbane.    Following a disappointing loss against...

Harmon to lead the Highlanders in 2024

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlanders Head Coach, Clarke Dermody, has today announced Billy Harmon as the 2024 Highlanders team Captain.   Dermody was complimentary of Billy’s composure and skillset, “Billy leads...

New faces join the Highlanders squad for 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders will usher into the fold a swag of new players for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition. Some have already made brief appearances last season such as halfback Nathan Hastie, loose...