Waisake Naholo returns for the Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShannon Frizell returns from his All Blacks’ break to take his place at number eight for the Pulse Energy Highlanders against the Lions on Saturday (1.05am Sunday morning NZT). Elliot Dixon gets...
All Blacks return to the Highlanders starting XV for Sunwolves clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from their round 10 win against the Blues, Highlanders' Head Coach Aaron Mauger has stuck largely with the same group to face the Sunwolves. All Blacks Aaron Smith and Luke Whitelock...
Highlanders name team for Southern Derby
5 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...
Highlanders deny Reds in Dunedin thriller
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Reds threatened to upset the Highlanders in their Super Rugby opener, but Aaron Mauger's men made it two wins out of two. Dillon Hunt's late try secured a 36-31 victory for...
Highlanders name team to play the Reds
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJackson Hemopo will return to lock for the Highlanders clash on Friday night against the Reds. Hemopo who was impressive in the first-round win against the Chiefs makes way for...
CONFIRMED: Liam Squire signs in Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire has inked a two-year deal with Japanese club NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. He will join the club later in the year. Originally from...
Smith and Whitelock Captain Highlanders' In Season Opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Super Rugby competition gets underway in Hamilton this Friday when the Chiefs host the Highlanders. Highlanders Head Coach, Aaron Mauger, has selected largely the forward pack that has started...
Stats and Facts: Japan vs New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby22 Stats and facts ahead of New Zealand's clash with Japan. Stay up to date with the latest news on the clash, see the stats and much more HERE 1. New...
Eight Debutants named in All Blacks team to face Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo new All Blacks have been named in the starting XV - loose forward Dalton Papalii and midfielder Matt Proctor - with six more players set to make their Test debuts from the bench:...
Highlanders bring back cult hero Marty Banks for 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an experienced squad to play the 2019 Super Rugby season. Just seven new caps amongst the 38 man squad with five of those in the forwards. Hooker Ray...
