Aaron Smith returns ahead of schedule
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black halfback Aaron Smith has made a shock return from injury to be named on the bench for the Highlanders’ clash against the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday. Having...
Aaron Smith set to return ahead of schedule
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith is on track to return against the Sunwolves in a fortnight. Smith injured his ankle in round six against the Blues at Eden Park and had...
Milestone match for Ben Smith against the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith will play his 150th game for the Highlanders on Friday night. Highlander #160 he made his debut in 2009 and debuted later that year for the All Blacks (75 games), he has scored 190 points for...
41 players named for All Blacks foundation day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to lay the foundation for the international season ahead. A...
Talking Points - Blues vs Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues ended a 20 game winless streak against New Zealand opposition on Friday beating the Highlanders 33-26 at Eden Park. Power Scrum From Highlanders In 16th Minute Almost...
Marty Banks named for Highlanders start
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders will field a strong side against the Blues for Friday’s clash at Eden Park. The forwards will have the experience of Liam Coltman, Tom Franklin and Luke Whitelock combined with exciting...
Pau bring in Whitelock to replace departing stars
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYet another All Black has signed for Top 14 side Pau, the club has today confirmed. Pau have recruited Highlanders co-captain Luke Whitelock on a three-year deal. The brother of...
Highlanders name team for Southern Derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA classic southern derby match awaits the Highlanders faithful on Saturday night at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The high-flying Crusaders will arrive with a nineteen-match winning record intact. The last time...
Highlanders named to play the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith and Ben Smith return to the Highlanders for the New Zealand Conference derby against the Hurricanes. Co-captain, Luke Whitelock, will play at number eight after a break last week and James...
Highlanders name team to play the Reds
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJackson Hemopo will return to lock for the Highlanders clash on Friday night against the Reds. Hemopo who was impressive in the first-round win against the Chiefs makes way for...
