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    Otago flanker Lucas Casey with the Ranfurly Shield. He'll be defending it against North Harbour...

    Shield star confirmed for Highlanders

    The Highlanders have seen what we have seen, and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.

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    Casey understood to have signed with Highlanders

    Lucas Casey. Photo: supplied

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    Casey understood to have signed with Highlanders

    Highlanders fans can expect to see star Otago flanker Lucas Casey in Super Rugby Pacific action before too long.

    Lavanini set to bolster second row

    Tomas Lavanini. Photo: file

    Lavanini set to bolster second row

    The Highlanders have bolstered their locking stocks with the signing of seasoned Argentinian forward Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

    Highlanders sign young trio

    Highlanders sign young trio

    The Highlanders are young - and they just got younger.

    Landers sign veteran Ta’avao

    Angus Ta’avao has played 167 Super Rugby games for the Blues, Chiefs and Waratahs, and played the...

    Landers sign veteran Ta’avao to bolster propping stocks

    Do not play down the signing of a veteran prop.

    Kidwell joining Highlanders setup

    David Kidwell. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Kidwell joining Highlanders setup

    Former Kiwi David Kidwell will join the Highlanders as an assistant coach on a two-year deal.

    When they were kings

    Aaron Smith celebrates victory after the 2015 Super Rugby final in Wellington. PHOTOS: ODT FILES...

    When they were kings

    The All Blacks are dominating the southern rugby community's attention this week but it should not be forgotten that today is a special anniversary. It is 10 years since the Highlanders claimed...

    Highlanders trio picked to play for Māori ABs

    TK Howden. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Highlanders trio picked to play for Māori ABs

    Three Highlanders have been named in the Māori All Blacks squad for a short international campaign.

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    Several Landers at training camp

    All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Photo: Getty Images

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    Several Landers at training camp

    A bunch of Highlanders are getting an early look at how Scott Robertson intends to operate in his second season with the All Blacks.

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    Joseph looking at the positives

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has plenty to ponder ahead of next year. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Joseph looking at the positives

    That was probably not how Jamie Joseph imagined his first season back as Highlanders head coach would pan out.

    Loosies Howden, Lasaqa extend Landers contracts

    Loosies Howden, Lasaqa extend Landers contracts

    Two more Highlanders have made the call to stay with the club.

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    ‘Building something very special’

    Roger Clark. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    ‘Building something very special’

    Highlanders boss Roger Clark would rather not have a wooden spoon on display in his office but he believes they are building "something very special".

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    Only way is up for last-place Landers

    Highlanders midfielder Timoci Tavatavanawai is tackled by Blues flanker Dalton Papali’i during...

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    Only way is up for last-place Landers

    Dig a little deeper into the Highlanders’ dismal season and you can find some glimmers of hope.

    Unwanted utensil for Highlanders

    Timoci Tavatavanawai of the Highlanders stretches out to score during his side’s round 16 Super...

    Unwanted utensil for Highlanders

    It was a night of lasts.

    Night of lasts for the Landers

    Night of lasts for the Landers

    It was a night of lasts - last game, last place. And last match for Sam Gilbert in the Highlanders colours.

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    Superfan buoyed by players’ visit

    Highlanders (from left) Finn Hurley, Thomas Umaga-Jensen and James Arscott visit superfan Dennis...

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    Superfan buoyed by players’ visit

    While it may be difficult to prove otherwise, Dennis McBride reckons he is the Highlanders’ No1 fan.

    Highlanders hang on to star backs

    Highlanders hang on to star backs

    The Highlanders have re-signed some star power out wide.

    Millar to start in Highlanders' last game of the season

    Cameron Millar is the only major change for the Highlanders' final game of the season. Photo:...

    Millar to start in Highlanders' last game of the season

    The Highlanders have resisted the urge to experiment at the end of the season.

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    Selection for ABs next for star No 12?

    Highlanders co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai has a laugh during a training session at Logan Park...

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    Selection for ABs next for star No 12?

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    Gentle giant to play 50th game

    Highlanders prop Saula Ma’u charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific match against...

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    Gentle giant to play 50th game

    We all might have to revisit our preconceptions about tighthead props.
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