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,...
Super Rugby Aotearoa champions enjoy winning start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker Codie Taylor scored the opening try of the 2021 season as holders Crusaders came out on top in Dunedin. The Crusaders made a winning start to their Super Rugby Aotearoa title defence,...
Crusaders get their season underway with a 13 point victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending champions Crusaders are too strong for the Highlanders as the Crusaders win it by 13 points. The Crusaders proved they are once again a very strong side and their defence shut down...
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....
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...
Savea at centre for Wellington
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions head coach, Leo Crowley, has made a handful of changes to his side ahead of their clash against Manawatu at Sky Stadium. Saturday marks the last of the round-robin fixtures, before the...
Julian and Ardie Savea start in star studded Wellington line up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree All Blacks have been named in the Wellington Lions squad set to face Waikato at FMG Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Asafo Aumua, TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea are all included in the starting...
Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of Super Rugby Aotearoa sees the unbeaten and table topping Blues face off against the Highlanders, who stunned the Chiefs in the opening round of the competition before enjoying a bye. On...
Highlanders confirm Milner-Skudder signing and that he rejected the Hurricanes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders confirmed the signing of former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder. Former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has signed with the Highlanders until the end of 2021. Milner-Skudder,...
Centre Role For One Test All Black Josh Ioane In Season Opener
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach, Aaron Mauger, has selected six Highlander debutants in his team to play the Sharks in the season opener at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday. One-test All Black Josh...
