Officials have backtracked after new evidence shows that Tomkinson's red card featured no foul play
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter receiving a red card against the Chiefs, Highlanders back Sio Tomkinson has received some good news following a disciplinary hearing via video conference. Tomkinson was sent off for his no-arms shoulder...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrunel Explains Parra & Lopez Exclusions Morgan Parra and Camille Lopez's absence from France's Six Nations squad is a sporting decision and nothing more, says Jacques Brunel. Full Story Haylett-Petty...
Tomkinson Escapes Punishment for Red Card
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing has found Sio Tomkinson of the Highlanders not guilty of contravening Law 9.13 Dangerous Tackling and Law 9.16 Dangerous Charge after he was issued with a Red Card...
Monday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson re-commits to the Crusaders Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has confirmed his plans to remain in New Zealand, announcing he has re-committed to the Crusaders and...
Aaron Smith try snatches win over Chiefs for 14-man Highlanders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySio Tomkinson's red card made a Highlanders comeback look unlikely, but Aaron Smith had other ideas and punished the Chiefs. Aaron Smith's late try saw the 14-man Highlanders come from...
WATCH: Sio Tomkinson Shown The First Red Card Of The Season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt did not take long for the first red card of the 2019 Super Rugby season to be issued, 67 minutes in fact. Highlander's centre Sio Tomkinson was issued the first red card after he tackled Brodie...
Turning Points: Chiefs v Highlanders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby is back and it returned with a bang in a game that had it all. The Highlanders dominated the early stages of the encounter but it took them 14 minutes of pressure before they awarded a try. We...
Smith and Whitelock Captain Highlanders' In Season Opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Super Rugby competition gets underway in Hamilton this Friday when the Chiefs host the Highlanders. Highlanders Head Coach, Aaron Mauger, has selected largely the forward pack that has started...
Highlanders bring back cult hero Marty Banks for 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an experienced squad to play the 2019 Super Rugby season. Just seven new caps amongst the 38 man squad with five of those in the forwards. Hooker Ray...
Highlanders confirm 2018 Super Rugby squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have named their 38-man squad for the 2018 Super Rugby season, including 30 players returning from the 2017 team. The squad includes eight current or former All Blacks and seven...
