Mitchell Hunt

50 up for Lentjes against the Rebels

A 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...

Highlanders to challenge Force in Perth

Once the Hurricanes vs Rebels result is in, attention will be turned to Perth where the Force host the Highlanders in the second fixture of Round 2.     Out of all the Australian sides,...

Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV

After 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 defeat Queensland Reds in Dunedin

The Queensland Reds have fallen 40-19 to the Highlanders in the opening round of the Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition.  The hosts scored six tries to three in a polished display...

Highlanders shuffle backs for Reds clash

The 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...

Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV

The Highlanders take on the Blues on Friday in Dunedin with Head Coach, Tony Brown, has made minimal changes to the side that went down to the Chiefs in extra time last weekend.    Exciting...

Shannon Frizell commits to the Highlanders

All Blacks and Highlander loose forward Shannon Frizell has signed with the Highlanders through to 2023.     Frizell has played 44 games for the Highlanders since joining the club from Tasman...

Highlanders Make Six Changes From The Side That Beat The Crusaders

Highlanders Head Coach, Tony Brown, has made several changes to his side to play the resurgent Chiefs on Saturday in Dunedin.   In the forwards, Josh Hohneck rotates with Siate Tokolahi and James...

Crusaders stunned by Highlanders, Waratahs lose again in dramatic finish

A Super Rugby loss came as a significant shock to the Crusaders, but it was a familiar feeling for Waratahs as they fell short again.   The Crusaders suffered a surprise first defeat of the Super...

Mitch Hunt Highlights (Round 6 v Crusaders)