All Blacks return to the Highlanders starting XV for Sunwolves clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from their round 10 win against the Blues, Highlanders' Head Coach Aaron Mauger has stuck largely with the same group to face the Sunwolves. All Blacks Aaron Smith and Luke Whitelock...
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...
Highlanders vs Hurricanes – Top Performers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes narrowly beat the Highlanders 31-28 in a classic new Zealand derby on Friday morning. Here are our top performers of the titanic struggle! Ardie Savea The All Black...
Blues end winless streak with Highlanders victory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since February 2016, the Blues claimed a Super Rugby win over a fellow New Zealand side as the Highlanders were beaten. Patrick Tuipulotu's late try proved decisive...
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...
Smith and Whitelock Captain Highlanders' In Season Opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Super Rugby competition gets underway in Hamilton this Friday when the Chiefs host the Highlanders. Highlanders Head Coach, Aaron Mauger, has selected largely the forward pack that has started...
Highlanders bring back cult hero Marty Banks for 2019
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an experienced squad to play the 2019 Super Rugby season. Just seven new caps amongst the 38 man squad with five of those in the forwards. Hooker Ray...
The World XV hang on for a win in Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World XV got their game off to a great start as Lionel Cronje was pulling the strings to take the side out to a comfortable lead at the break. Japan however, made a strong comeback and were unlucky...
