Milestone match for Ben Smith against the Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith will play his 150th game for the Highlanders on Friday night. Highlander #160 he made his debut in 2009 and debuted later that year for the All Blacks (75 games), he has scored 190 points for...
Marty Banks named for Highlanders start
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders will field a strong side against the Blues for Friday’s clash at Eden Park. The forwards will have the experience of Liam Coltman, Tom Franklin and Luke Whitelock combined with exciting...
Highlanders name team for Southern Derby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA classic southern derby match awaits the Highlanders faithful on Saturday night at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The high-flying Crusaders will arrive with a nineteen-match winning record intact. The last time...
Hurricanes leave it late, Rebels rally to stun Brumbies
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes lead the way in Super Rugby after a 25-22 win over the Highlanders, while the Rebels triumphed 29-26 against the Brumbies. Beauden Barrett kicked the Hurricanes...
Highlanders named to play the Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith and Ben Smith return to the Highlanders for the New Zealand Conference derby against the Hurricanes. Co-captain, Luke Whitelock, will play at number eight after a break last week and James...
Officials have backtracked after new evidence shows that Tomkinson's red card featured no foul play
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter receiving a red card against the Chiefs, Highlanders back Sio Tomkinson has received some good news following a disciplinary hearing via video conference. Tomkinson was sent off for his no-arms shoulder...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrunel Explains Parra & Lopez Exclusions Morgan Parra and Camille Lopez's absence from France's Six Nations squad is a sporting decision and nothing more, says Jacques Brunel. Full Story Haylett-Petty...
Tomkinson Escapes Punishment for Red Card
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing has found Sio Tomkinson of the Highlanders not guilty of contravening Law 9.13 Dangerous Tackling and Law 9.16 Dangerous Charge after he was issued with a Red Card...
Monday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson re-commits to the Crusaders Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has confirmed his plans to remain in New Zealand, announcing he has re-committed to the Crusaders and...
Aaron Smith try snatches win over Chiefs for 14-man Highlanders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySio Tomkinson's red card made a Highlanders comeback look unlikely, but Aaron Smith had other ideas and punished the Chiefs. Aaron Smith's late try saw the 14-man Highlanders come from...
