Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
"You can't re-sign Perenara." - Sir John Kirwan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary former All Black winger has voiced the controversial notion that there may no longer be place for TJ Perenara in the All Black camp when he returns from his stint in Japan. Perenara’s...
Shannon Frizell commits to the Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlander loose forward Shannon Frizell has signed with the Highlanders through to 2023. Frizell has played 44 games for the Highlanders since joining the club from Tasman...
Highlanders Make Six Changes From The Side That Beat The Crusaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders 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...
Highlanders halfback suffers season-ending injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed that halfback Folau Fakatava has been ruled out for the remained of the year after sustaining a knee injury on Friday against the Crusaders. Following imaging...
Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Fakatava extends stay at Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders under-study scrumhalf Folau Fakatava will remain in Otago until 2023, having recently signed an extension with the Franchise. Highlander’s CEO, Roger Clark, said: “Folau...
Blues 39-17 Highlanders: Rampant hosts underline Super Rugby credentials
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues made it two wins from two games, scoring five tries in a 39-17 victory over the Highlanders in Super Rugby Aotearoa in Auckland on Sunday. The hosts proved unstoppable at Eden Park, practically...
Aaron Smith returns to the Highlanders starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy is at stake this Sunday in the round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Blues and the Highlanders. Hunter coached both the Blues and the Highlanders,...
Jona Nareki's hat-trick spurs Highlanders to victory over Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJona Nareki's quick feet left the Chiefs standing as the Highlanders pulled off a stunning Super Rugby Aotearoa victory on Friday. Wing wizard Jona Nareki ran in a hat-trick as the Highlanders...
