Kazuki Himeno rugby player
Kazuki Himeno rugby player

Kazuki Himeno

27th Jul 1994 1.87m/108kg Blindside Flanker

Highlanders shuffle backs for Reds clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

Hodgman dismissed as Blues defeated by Highlanders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders bounced back from their defeat to the Chiefs to propel themselves back into the Finals hunt with a win over the Blues.     Alex Hodgman saw red as a depleted Highlanders...

Watch: Kazuki Himeno scores his first try for the Highlanders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some quick thinking from Aaron Smith and Kazuki Himeno scores his first try for the Highlanders against the Blues.   Kazuki Himeno has scored his first @Highlanders try 🙌#SuperRugbyAotearoa...

Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

Highlanders Make Six Changes From The Side That Beat The Crusaders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders, fresh from the bye, welcome several players for their first start of the competition against the Hurricanes. Giant lock Pari Pari Parkinson returns from a long-term injury to partner the...

Stars of the Japanese Top League

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action.   Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...

Ayumu Goromaru highlights fame as major factor in retirement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Legendary Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru has announced his retirement from the game.   The 34 year-old hangs up his boots after 57 appearances for his country, saying he hoped he had lent a hand...

2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experience and continuity run through the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads announced today with just 26 rookies across New Zealand’s five clubs and just nine player transfers.     The...

Liam Squire's return and Japan star headline Highlanders 2021 squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are six new faces and two returning familiar faces among the Highlanders squad announced today. The squad features 22 forwards and 17 backs and will again be co-captained by Ash Dixon and Aaron Smith.   A...