New faces join the Highlanders squad for 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders will usher into the fold a swag of new players for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition. Some have already made brief appearances last season such as halfback Nathan Hastie, loose...
Hurricanes 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have welcomed a group of exciting new talent into their 38-man squad for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season which kicks-off on 24 February. Wellington’s James O-Reilly, Canterbury’s...
Highlanders introduce new class of 2024 intake
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTheHighlanders proudly announce the group of five talented individuals who, in2024, will embark on their journey through the John Jones Steel (JJS) Highlanders’High Performance Pathway, which also...
Japan to call on spirit of 2019 and brotherhood for key clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith six days to go until their winner-takes-all Rugby World Cup pool game against Argentina, the Brave Blossoms are hoping the tight bond that has developed among the players will help them reach the...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
Jamie Joseph Returns to the Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThey say lightning never strikes in the same place twice, but that is exactly what the Highlanders will be hoping for as they welcome the return of former Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, to Highlanders’...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...
Rhys Patchell signs for the Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders continue their trend of recent years of importing international experience with the announcement that the vastly experienced Welsh International, Rhys Patchell, has signed a one-year deal...
Highlanders Continue Building 2024 Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Highlanders team continues to take shape with the announcement of three additional players. Outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, lock Mitch Dunshea and loose forward Tom Sanders. Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens...
