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,...
Another big weekend of SR Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith two superb rounds already under the belt, Super Rugby Aotearoa is back for Round 3 with two humdingers on the cards as the Crusaders tackle the Chiefs in Christchurch on Saturday before the Highlanders...
Josh Lord and Kaylum Boshier in-line to make Super Rugby debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has named his Chiefs team to challenge the Crusaders in their second game of this year’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa competition at Orangetheory Stadium on 13 March. McMillan...
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...
HIGHLIGHTS: Chiefs v Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn outstanding second half performance saw the Highlanders claim a 39-23 away win over the Chiefs in round 2 of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Chiefs opened the scoring with a penalty just a minute...
Aaron Smith uses the first big Captain's Referral perfectly
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders marched to their first victory of the Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 season as they punished the Chiefs in the second half claiming a 23-39 victory. Jona Nareki was the star of...
Jona Nareki sparks a brilliant Highlanders try
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJona Nareki sparked this fantastic try for the Highlanders as he sprinted at the Chiefs defence breaking through before powering through a tackle from Brad Weber and sending Shannon Frizell on his way. The...