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    New Highlanders recruit Reesjan Pasitoa scores for Northland during an NPC match against Auckland...

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    Looks great on paper.

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    As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

    Rohan Wingham. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

    The dust has barely settled on a thrilling Otago season — must mean the Highlanders are about to embark on their campaign.

    Highlanders well represented

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    Highlanders well represented

    Four Highlanders and a future fifth one have been named in the All Blacks XV squad for their game against the Barbarians in the UK tomorrow.

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    Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers

    Outgoing Highlanders co-owner Shane Drummond with player Timoci Tavatavanawai. Photo: supplied

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    Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers

    Cars have been his business but rugby has been one of his great passions — and being an owner of the Highlanders helped Shane Drummond combine the two.

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    Canterbury first five on his way to Highlanders, coach says

    Andrew Knewstubb, pictured in 2024, played 173 games for the New Zealand sevens team. Photo:...

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    Canterbury first five on his way to Highlanders, coach says

    Southern fans might have to turn boos into cheers.

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    Six Landers named in All Blacks XV

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    Six Landers named in All Blacks XV

    Highlanders fans have no reason to grumble about the All Blacks XV squad.

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    Landers sign No 10, but not till 2027

    Chiefs and All Blacks XV first five Josh Jacomb playing for Taranaki in the NPC last month. Photo...

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    Landers sign No 10, but not till 2027

    The Highlanders have their new playmaker — but not until 2027.

    Shield star confirmed for Highlanders

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    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

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    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.
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