Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

2023 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...

History: Maori All Blacks and Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The history of the Māori All Blacks versus Ireland or Irish teams is short yet significant.     In 1888-89, some twenty-two years before the official formation of a New Zealand Māori side...

Highlanders sign Bryn Gatland & Marino Mikaele Tu’u

5 years ago by Highlanders Rugby

Highlanders have announced the signing of two players for 2019 and 2020. Blues first-five Bryn Gatland will join the southern club from next season for two years. Gatland currently with the Blues will...

Ross Moriarty ruled out of Lions tour

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ross Moriarty has been ruled out of the Lions tour due to a back injury. Moriarty is yet to feature since his impressive opening performance vs NZ Barbarians. No replacement to be called in as of yet.

New Zealand Provincial Barbarians and British and Irish Lions teams named

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

The British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand kicks off on Saturday as they take on a fired up New Zealand Provincial Barbarians side that happens to feature coach Warren Gatland's son. Both teams...