The journey of Folau Fakatava
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom the humble beginnings of Tonga to the bright lights of Forsyth Barr Stadium. Learn the story of Folau Fakatava.
Highlanders named for sixth match of the season in Christchurch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have named their team for round seven of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. They will be playing the Crusaders at 7:05pm Friday at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. The team,...
Another set of juicy NZ derbies in SR Pacific, Round3
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of Super Rugby Pacific brings with it an array of juicy derbies in the land of the long, white cloud. Blues vs Chiefs: After enjoying a bye last weekend, the Chiefs travel...
Ian Foster on the 2021 All Blacks squad and stand in captain Sam Whitelock
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock will captain the All Blacks this July in tests against Tonga and Fiji. The first All Blacks squad of the year has been named with the feature of the squad seeing four uncapped...
All Blacks name squad for Tonga and Fiji tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the 2021 Steinlager Series Tests against Fiji and Tonga. The...
Ere Enari signs two-year deal with Hawke's Bay Magpies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders halfback Ere Enari will play for the Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby team for the next two seasons. Enari, who was educated at Tu Toa in Manawatu and Auckland's St Kentigern College...
Aaron Smith rested for Highlanders, Kayne Hammington starts his 50th
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders return to Forsyth Barr Stadium for their last round-robin home game of the season knowing that nothing less than a win will do to keep them in the hunt for a finals spot. Shannon...
50 up for Lentjes against the Rebels
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA tumultuous week will end with the Highlanders playing in the bustling western suburbs of Sydney rather than the tranquillity of Queenstown. Due to the recently extended travel ban between NZ...
Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a strong performance against the Australian Super Rugby Champions, the Queensland Reds, the Highlanders have travelled to Perth to play their second-round match against a Western Force side that...
Highlanders shuffle backs for Reds clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition kicks off on Friday night with the Australian champions, the Queensland Reds, in Dunedin. This will be the first time the Highlanders’ have played...
