Clarke Dermody rugby player
Clarke Dermody rugby player

Clarke Dermody

22nd Apr 1980 1.83m/115kg Coach

Freddie Burns signs for the Highanders

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

English first-five Freddie Burns will join the Highlanders for the 2023 edition of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Burns, currently playing for Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership has agreed terms with...

Highlander greats join Management Team

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Highlanders’ co-captains Nasi Manu and Ben Smith have joined the 2023 Highlanders’ management team. Manu, who co-captained the team with Smith to a Super Rugby Championship in 2015,...

Argentine winger to join Highlanders in 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have added their last player to their 2023 squad with the signing of Argentinian, Martin Bogado.  The 24-year-old winger/fullback is currently assembled with Michael Cheika’s...

Highlanders provide an update Fakatava's injury

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlanders and All Black halfback Folau Fakatava has elected a non-operative approach initially for his injured knee. Fakatava injured his right knee, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL),...

Highlanders Announce 2023 Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

2023 brings the arrival of a new Super Rugby Pacific season and a new captain for the Highlanders. Experienced loose forward, Billy Harmon, will take the reins of the team for 2023, fresh from skippering...

Highlanders Confirm Coaching Group for 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have announced Otago NPC Coach Tom Donnelly has been appointed as their forwards coach for two years from 2023.   Donnelly played 65 games for the Highlanders between 2004-2011 as...

Highlanders and Crusaders set for Farmlands Cup showdown in North Otago

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a one-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Crusaders and Highlanders will have a pre-season showdown on Friday 10 February 2023 in Weston, North Otago for the Farmlands Cup.Through this annual event,...

Highlanders Appoint Richard Whiffin as Attack Coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Whiffin has been handed the attack portfolio for the Highlanders in 2023.     Formerly of the London Irish club, Whiffin was a member of the management team that steered the club to...

Chris Boyd to mentor Highlanders coaching group

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chris Boyd will join the Highlander’s coaching group in 2023 as Coaching Mentor. Boyd will draw on his wealth of coaching experience to help guide new Head Coach, Clarke Dermody, and his coaching...

Highlanders sign Lowe and Holland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Days after being appointed as Highlander’s Head Coach, Clarke Dermody is already adding to his 2023 squad.     Announcing today a mix of youth and experience with the inclusion of Chiefs...