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    Fijian team for Seafarers 7s

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    Fijian team for Seafarers 7s

    The annual Seafarers 7s tournament has attracted an international entry this year.

    Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin

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    Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin

    Dunedin will miss out on Super Rugby Aupiki action for a third straight year.

    One change to Highlanders for Chiefs clash

    Prop Ethan de Groot replaces Josh Bartlett in the Highlanders line-up to start against the Chiefs...

    One change to Highlanders for Chiefs clash

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has rewarded his round-one heroes with another opportunity to create an early stir in Super Rugby this week.

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    Kidwell delighted with defence

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    Kidwell delighted with defence - but he (always) wants better

    Highlanders defence coach David Kidwell makes no apologies for demanding even more from his men this week.

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    Highlanders to learn from opening win

    Highlanders centre Jonah Lowe looks for an opportunity while Timoci Tavatavanawai and Cameron...

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    Highlanders to learn from opening win

    If Jamie Joseph is to be named All Blacks coach, beating the defending Super Rugby champions was not a bad way to begin his final stretch with the Highlanders.

    Obituary: Grant Batty, rugby player

    Grant Batty in 1974. Photo: Getty Images

    Obituary: Grant Batty, rugby player

    Diminutive winger Grant Batty was an All Blacks star of the 1970s, as much for his dynamic rugby skills as for his stature.

    Super Rugby Pacific: Rusty starts and Miracle moments

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    Super Rugby Pacific: Rusty starts and Miracle moments

    One moment summed up the Blues' night against the Chiefs, and it happened before the game had even kicked off.

    Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty

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    Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty

    Cameron Millar was the man of the hour again as the Highlanders shocked the Crusaders to make the perfect start to the Super Rugby season.

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    Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match

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    Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match

    Timoci Tavatavanawai could be forgiven for feeling a little frazzled today.

    Plenty of challenges ahead for Highlanders

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    Plenty of challenges ahead for Highlanders

    Hayden Meikle considers five big questions ahead of the Highlanders’ season opener tonight.

    Super development competition confirmed

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    Super development competition confirmed

    New Zealand Rugby has confirmed details of a structured Super Rugby development competition.

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    ‘Massive’ year ahead of Super Rugby debut

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    ‘Massive’ year ahead of Super Rugby debut

    Lucas Casey might be the pride of Kerikeri but he can expect support from all corners when he makes his Super Rugby debut tonight.

    Brazier calls time on superb career

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    Brazier calls time on superb career

    Former Otago star Kelly Brazier is hanging up the boots.

    Brazier retires to focus on coaching

    Kelly Brazier passes the ball for the Black Ferns against Australia last year. Photo: Getty Images

    Brazier retires to focus on coaching

    Black Ferns and Otago great Kelly Brazier has played her last international game.

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    Chiefs, Crusaders looking dangerous

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    Chiefs, Crusaders looking dangerous

    There is again a strong likelihood a New Zealand team will be hoisting the silverware at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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    ABs coach a matter of wait and see

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    ABs coach a matter of wait and see

    Keep speculating, Highlanders fans.

    Star lock Holland to miss entire Highlanders season

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    Star lock Holland to miss entire Highlanders season

    The Highlanders have delivered the awful news none of their fans wanted to hear.

    Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders

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    Highlanders pick Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders

    Two of the Highlanders’ most exciting young stars are sidelined but an intriguing third will make his Super Rugby debut on Friday night.

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    Third as good as it gets for Aussie, Pacific teams

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    Third as good as it gets for Aussie, Pacific teams

    And so it begins.

    Highlander's death due to natural causes

    Highlander Connor Garden-Bachop died of natural causes: Coroner

    Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died suddenly of natural causes, a coroner has found.
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