NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
Highlanders announce five new signings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Cameron Millar returns for the Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have named a strong team for their quarterfinal clash in Canberra on Saturday night. The timely return of first-five, Cameron Millar, and mid-field back, Tanielu Tele’a, will add...
Highlanders name team for GordonHunter Memorial Trophy clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis 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
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis 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...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Teams: All the team news for Round Nine
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Nine of Super Rugby Pacific completes the bye section of the draw as teams look to build form. It begins in Fiji as the Drua take on the unbeaten Hurricanes in Suva. The Queensland Reds and Highlanders...
Highlanders reshuffle in search for winning combination
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second leg of their Australian tour, Head Coach Clarke Dermody has made several changes to the team that went down to the Rebels in Melbourne. No doubt keen return with some points from the two-match...
Highlanders name squad for their first game of their tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders 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 Zealand Under 20 team named ahead of Japan U20 fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 23 to challenge Japan Under 20 tomorrow (16:00 GMT+2) at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. Several changes have been made for the...
