Holland out until August with shoulder injury
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major blow to the Highlanders ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, standout lock Fabian Holland has been confirmed out of action until at least August due to a serious shoulder injury. Holland,...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Injury List: Round One
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here and with that comes the first release of the injury/unavailable list for this round. There is a host of regulars out for this week's action, whether...
Highlanders Unveil Squad To Play The Crusaders On Opening Day
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed the playing 23 to open their 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. There’s no better way to start the 30-year anniversary celebrations than with a classic southern...
Pledger ruled out for 2026 Super Rugby season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders halfback Dylan Pledger will miss the entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after suffering a serious knee injury at training. The setback is expected to keep the talented young player out...
Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In...
Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season. Fan favourites will...
Fresh Faces and International Experience Feature in 2026 Highlanders Squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are proud to announce a 38-man squad to compete in the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. The squad has a fresh and exciting look to it including seven players who will all pull...
Canterbury Edge Otago in NPC Final Thriller
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury reclaimed the Bunnings NPC crown with a 36-28 victory over Otago in Christchurch on Saturday, securing their 15th national title and first since 2017. They were the top two qualifiers, and...
Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury sits alone, unbeaten, at the head of the Bunnings NPC after four rounds, while Waikato lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki in inflicting a first loss on the New Plymouth-based side this...
Highlanders secure talented youngsters
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are proud to announce the signing of three standout young players; Dylan Pledger, Stanley Solomon and Josh Tengblad, all of whom recently represented New Zealand at the World...
