Highlanders halfback suffers season-ending injury
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed that halfback Folau Fakatava has been ruled out for the remained of the year after sustaining a knee injury on Friday against the Crusaders. Following imaging...
Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders, fresh from the bye, welcome several players for their first start of the competition against the Hurricanes. Giant lock Pari Pari Parkinson returns from a long-term injury to partner the...
Fakatava extends stay at Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders under-study scrumhalf Folau Fakatava will remain in Otago until 2023, having recently signed an extension with the Franchise. Highlander’s CEO, Roger Clark, said: “Folau...
Blues 39-17 Highlanders: Rampant hosts underline Super Rugby credentials
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues made it two wins from two games, scoring five tries in a 39-17 victory over the Highlanders in Super Rugby Aotearoa in Auckland on Sunday. The hosts proved unstoppable at Eden Park, practically...
Aaron Smith returns to the Highlanders starting XV
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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...
