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...
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,...
Irishman Jack Regan set for Super Rugby debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa will feature the two Southern clubs first battle of the season. The Highlanders will host the Crusaders in what promises to be an epic encounter....
2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperience 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
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere 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...
Squire expected to return to Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders and All Black loose forward Liam Squire looks set to make a comeback to Highlanders for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season. The 29-year-old left the franchise...
16 uncapped players in the Wallaby squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Rennie names his first Wallaby squad and selects 8 players that made their Super Rugby debut this year. No foreign based players were named in his 44 man squad despite Rugby Australia relaxing...
The Weekend's Super Rugby AU Line Ups
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the penultimate weekend of Super Rugby AU, the third-placed Waratahs (15) must beat the fourth-placed Rebels (14) to have any chance of making the top-three and qualifying for the finals given they...
Livewire prop re-signs with the Rebels
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels prop Pone Fa’amausili has today inked a new deal that will see him stay at the Melbourne Rebels for at least two more years, to the end of 2022. Having made the most...
Team News: Brumbies and Rebels line ups
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Tuttle will emerge from the Super Rugby wilderness on Friday after Coach Dave Wessels named him in the match day 23 to tackle the Brumbies. Meanwhile Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has made two changes...
