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...
Crusaders get their season underway with a 13 point victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending champions Crusaders are too strong for the Highlanders as the Crusaders win it by 13 points. The Crusaders proved they are once again a very strong side and their defence shut down...
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....
New Zealand Rugby Awards 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All...
Aaron Smith nominated for three New Zealand Rugby Awards
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today. New Zealand Rugby Chief...
Liam Squire's return and Japan star headline Highlanders 2021 squad
4 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...
Shield Fever | Hawke's Bay v Manawatu
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 7 of the Mitre 10 Cup gets underway this weekend with the pick of the match-ups taking the form of Hawke’s Bay vs Manawatu with the Ranfurly Shield up for grabs. Hawke’s Bay claimed the...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 4 Wrap-Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup is done and dusted and, as usual, provided fans with some quality displays of rugby with the skills and adventurous spirit of the New Zealander players. Bay of Plenty...
The 'Log o' Wood' marches on...
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefence ran strongly through the ranks of both sides in a tight first half at the Forsyth Barr Stadium as Hawke’s Bay challenged Otago for the coveted Ranfurly Shield. A war of attrition...
