All Backs XV Squad named for Japan tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan for the 2023 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup against Japan XV and Brave Blossoms. The...
Highlanders season on the line against Brumbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCircumstances, and the demands of Super Rugby Pacific, have not made life any easier for the Highlanders, who travel to Canberra to play the Brumbies on Sunday. All Blacks rest requirements mean...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
Highlanders Announce 2023 Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 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...
FULL GAME: Blues v Highlanders (Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySettle in for a full match replay of the Blues v Highlanders 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final. Line-ups: Blues: 1. Alex Hodgman 2. Kurt Eklund 3. Nepo Laulala 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 5. Patrick...
Brumbies outplayed by Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have gone down 33-12 to the Highlanders on an unlucky night at GIO Stadium in their final game of the 2021 season. An Aaron Smith masterclass was the difference on the night, the All Blacks...
Super Rugby Wrap: Reports, Results, Standings & Highlights
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound four of Super Rugby Trans Tasman saw an Australian side claim another Kiwi scalp as the Brumbies held out for a 12-10 win over the Hurricanes. For the rest of the Australian sides it was...
Brumbies hold on to stun Hurricanes, Highlanders thrash Waratahs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies secured only a second win for an Australian franchise in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, stunning the Hurricanes. Jordie Barrett missed two late penalties as the Hurricanes...
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...
Watch: Aaron Smith's brilliance sets up two tries for the Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have defeated the Melbourne Rebels 42-27 at Leichhardt Oval in Western Sydney. Aaron Smith was pivotal once again for the Landers as he set up two second-half tries and almost...
