Foketi out of hospital with sights on Waratahs comeback
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA loss to Super Rugby Pacific rivals Queensland Reds has been softened by the positive outlook for star centre Lalakai Foketi, who could be back at the club within a week. The Wallabies centre was hospitalised...
Super Rugby Preview: Highlander vs Moana Pasifika
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead to Head The Highlanders beat Moana 45-17 away from home last season. Highlanders Form The Highlanders have been disappointing over the last few seasons and were...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round One Teams
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is set to get underway this weekend as the 12 teams battle for the title. The defending champions Crusaders will kick off the action against the Chiefs on Friday February 23, followed...
First Highlanders team of 2024 to include five new debutants
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first official Highlanders team of 2024 is set to introduce no fewer than five debutants on Saturday night in Dunedin. Head Coach Clarke Dermody expresses confidence in the team selected for...
Queensland Reds announce team for Round 1 clash against the Waratahs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Lynagh has been named to start at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side for Saturday night’s clash against the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium. Head coach Les Kiss has included nine players with...
Hurricanes squad for preseason match against Moana Pasifika
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a 90-minute hit out under the roof in Dunedin, the Hurricanes now turn their attention to hosting Moana Pasifika, naming a strong side for their final preseason match at NZCIS on Friday, in Upper...
Highlanders welcome back de Groot for Final Pre-Season game
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have included All Black, Ethan de Groot, for this week’s pre-season clash set to take place in Methven. This Friday’s match will see the Highlanders take on the Crusaders, who...
Top referees selected in new-look development programme
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA new-look development referee programme has been introduced in 2024 and features more than 70 of the country's leading referees.The programme sees the traditional High Performance squad disbanded in favour...
Harmon to lead the Highlanders in 2024
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach, Clarke Dermody, has today announced Billy Harmon as the 2024 Highlanders team Captain. Dermody was complimentary of Billy’s composure and skillset, “Billy leads...
Erasmus signed to 2027 as Bok coaching team confirmed
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus – the mastermind behind the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles of 2019 and 2023 – has returned to the role of head coach for the next four years, following...
