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Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut

The 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...

Aaron Smith returns to the Highlanders starting XV

The 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,...

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Jona Nareki Highlights: Chiefs v Highlanders (2021)

Jona Nareki's hat-trick spurs Highlanders to victory over Chiefs

Jona 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...

Aaron Smith uses the first big Captain's Referral perfectly

The Highlanders marched to their first victory of the Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 season as they punished the Chiefs in the second half claiming a 23-39 victory.   Jona Nareki was the star of...

Jona Nareki sparks a brilliant Highlanders try

Jona Nareki sparked this fantastic try for the Highlanders as he sprinted at the Chiefs defence breaking through before powering through a tackle from Brad Weber and sending Shannon Frizell on his way.     The...

Watch: Jona Nareki scores an 80 metre stunner against the Chiefs

With the Highlanders under the pump, Josh Ioane came up with a key intervention in his own 22 with Jona Nareki completing an excellent catch.    The speedster then sped away through a gap and...

Irishman Jack Regan set for Super Rugby debut

The 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....

Liam Squire's return and Japan star headline Highlanders 2021 squad

There 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...