Highlanders Announce 2023 Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 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...
Caleb Clarke and Etene Nanai-Seturo set sights on Olympics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the lure of an Olympic medal in two months, All Black and Blues winger Caleb Clarke and Chiefs outside back Etene Nanai-Seturo have today returned to the All Blacks Sevens programme in a bid to be...
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...
Hawkes Bay score Try of the season contender with incredible handling and speed
3 years ago by Rugby DumpLast week, we featured a superb try from Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup, with Nasi Manu's sensational offload for Vilimoni Koroi being tipped as one of the tries of the season so far. The latest round may just...
The 'Log o' Wood' marches on...
3 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...
Team News: The Highlanders are forced into changes ahead of Crusaders clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Mauger has named a fresh for the front row for the Highlanders clash with the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. Injuries have had an impact on Maugers’...
Gatland snatches thrilling victory on joyous Super Rugby return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a family affair at Forsyth Barr Stadium, with Bryn Gatland securing victory over the Highlanders over Warren Gatland's Chiefs. Bryn Gatland sensationally claimed the family bragging...
Rising Stars Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Aotearoa about to kick off, we take a look at ten youngsters, two from each of the five New Zealand franchises who will be great value during the 10 rounds of action. Caleb...
Team News: Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea return for round one of Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa will be the first professional rugby competition in the world to have fans return en-masse in the Covid-19 era when the competition kicks off in Dunedin on Saturday. The opening...
Chiefs and Highlanders confirm their line ups for Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland and Highlanders Head Coach Aaron Mauger, have both confirmed their line ups for the opening game of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday. For the first...
