James Marshall Joins Crusaders Coaching Staff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent Tasman Mako assistant coach James Marshall has joined the Crusaders coaching staff ahead of the 2023 season. Marshall, a former Hurricanes, Tasman, and Taranaki player, was approached...
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...
Squire expected to return to Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders and All Black loose forward Liam Squire looks set to make a comeback to Highlanders for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season. The 29-year-old left the franchise...
Monday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lambie out for up to 9 months Springbok and Racing 92 playmaker Pat Lambie has confirmed that he could be ruled out for up to nine months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the...
Former Highlander Shane Christie forced into retirement
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders and Tasman captain Shane Christie has been forced to retire due to ongoing symptoms from a concussion he suffered back in 2016. The 32-year-old flanker missed the entire...
Weekly Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced that Scotland international Sean Maitland has signed a contract extension with the Club. Full story Shane Christie ruled out for the rest of the Super...
Shane Christie ruled out for the season with concussion-like symptoms
6 years ago by Highlanders RugbyShane Christie's Super Rugby season is over due to experiencing "concussion-like" symptoms. The Highlanders confirmed on Friday he would take no further part in their campaign, which runs until at least...
Weekly Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Rowntree to join Lions tour staff Former England coach Graham Rowntree is set to join the British and Irish Lions staff for the tour of New Zealand. The 45-year-old former prop...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons sign Springbok star Zane Kirchner Newport Gwent Dragons have confirmed the signing of Springbok Zane Kirchner. “I am delighted to welcome Zane to the Dragons," commented Dragons...
Jason Emery out of Super Rugby 2017
7 years ago by Highlanders RugbyThe Highlanders medical staff have confirmed that centre Jason Emery will miss the remainder of Super Rugby after rupturing his Achilles. Emery becomes the second Highlanders player to be...
