Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders take on the Blues on Friday in Dunedin with Head Coach, Tony Brown, has made minimal changes to the side that went down to the Chiefs in extra time last weekend. Exciting...
Shannon Frizell commits to the Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlander loose forward Shannon Frizell has signed with the Highlanders through to 2023. Frizell has played 44 games for the Highlanders since joining the club from Tasman...
Highlanders Make Six Changes From The Side That Beat The Crusaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach, Tony Brown, has made several changes to his side to play the resurgent Chiefs on Saturday in Dunedin. In the forwards, Josh Hohneck rotates with Siate Tokolahi and James...
Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders, fresh from the bye, welcome several players for their first start of the competition against the Hurricanes. Giant lock Pari Pari Parkinson returns from a long-term injury to partner the...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
