Stars of the Japanese Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
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...
Team News: Highlanders vs Hurricanes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders co-captains will bring up special milestones against the Hurricanes on Saturday, inspirational hooker Ash Dixon (Highlander #228) will play his 100th Super Rugby game. He initially...
Team News: Nehe Milner-Skudder misses out for the Highlanders as Nareki returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa brings another classic local derby with the Highlanders travelling to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders. The battle of the Mainland and it’s...
Team News: Aaron Cruden and Josh Ioane benched for Sunday's clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home refreshed after their bye week to take on the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday 19 July in round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa with both the Chiefs and Highlanders...
Team News: Hurricanes v Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have won the last four games at Sky Stadium against the Highlanders. Due to minor injuries, Dane Coles, Fraser Armstrong, Gareth Evans and Reed Prinsep have not been included in the...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith to miss Jaguares clash All Blacks duo Aaron Smith and Liam Coltman are set to miss the Highlanders’ clash against the Jaguares on Saturday as they complete their...
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...
Highlanders Reveal Refreshed Squad for 2020
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders will have a fresh new look in 2020 with 15 players in their first season with the southern-most Super Rugby club. There is plenty of experience in the forwards with Liam Coltman, Ash...
Chiefs name squad for Super Rugby Quarter-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will kick off their Super Rugby quarter-final against the Jaguares at José Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires on Saturday morning at 10.05am (NZT). The 23-man side is determined...
