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    Jamie Joseph at Highlanders training in January. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream

    Jamie Joseph wants to crack on with the Highlanders - but says he has not shut the door on his All Blacks dreams.

    Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force

    Veveni Lasaqa. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force

    It is not exactly swinging the axe but the Highlanders have changed a third of their starting team to host the Western Force on Saturday.

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    Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play

    Clarke Dermody. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play

    Two similar teams - two very different conditions.

    Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane

    Ethan de Groot of the Highlanders is tackled during tonight's round three Super Rugby match...

    Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane

    Brisbane. Nice place to holiday. Lousy place to play rugby.

    The other beautiful game

    Photo: Getty Images

    The other beautiful game

    Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is tackled during his side’s round three Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night.

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    Landers at tough hunting ground

    Highlanders hooker Jack Taylor eyes up Chiefs defender Jahrome Brown during the Super Rugby game...

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    Landers at tough hunting ground

    Jack Taylor was almost looking forward to stepping off the air-conditioned bus and into the muggy Brisbane heat for the captain’s run.

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    Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby

    Kane Jury. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby

    Jamie Joseph’s future remains unclear but the Highlanders have already elevated one coach into a major national job.

    Late tries not enough for spirited Highlanders

    Cameron Millar of the Highlanders charges forward during tonight's Super Rugby match against the...

    Late tries not enough for spirited Highlanders

    Eight straight losses to the Chiefs does not sound great but the Highlanders were far from disgraced last night.

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    Joining Highlanders’ 50-game club ‘quite cool’

    Highlanders winger Jona Nareki tries to chip and chase past Crusaders defender Sevu Reece during...

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    Joining Highlanders’ 50-game club ‘quite cool’

    Highlanders winger Jona Nareki is almost as elusive as coach Jamie Joseph’s secret fishing spot.

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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.

    Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty

    Cameron Millar strikes the winning penalty from 47m out against the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr...

    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.

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    ABs coach a matter of wait and see

    Jamie Joseph. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    ABs coach a matter of wait and see

    Keep speculating, Highlanders fans.

    Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders

    Lucas Casey has been named at No 8 for the Highlanders' opening game of the season.  PHOTO: NZ...

    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.

    Holland injury casts pall on Landers win

    Holland injury casts pall on Landers win

    A potentially serious injury to All Blacks lock Fabian Holland cast a shadow over an improved outing by the Highlanders

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland towers over the Super Rugby Pacific trophy and Moana Pasifika...

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Clarke Dermody says the Highlanders are too busy to take much notice of what the future holds for the big kahuna.

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

    Ethan de Groot is getting ready for a very big year.

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    Landers start to click in second half

    Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer moves the ball during his team’s preseason game against the...

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    Landers start to click in second half

    You can never read too much into preseason.

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    Interest in young outside backs

    Jamie Joseph keeps a close eye on Highlanders training. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    Interest in young outside backs

    Perhaps Ben Smith might have to get used to talking to the media more often.

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    Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

    Will Stodart. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

    Openside flanker, halfback and fullback are the positions of most interest in the first Highlanders team of the year.
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