Denver favoured to take out NBA finals
Denver favoured to take out NBA finals
The NBA finals start today. Hayden Meikle has recovered enough from the pain of his Knicks bowing out to offer this quick guide.
Hayden Meikle
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Win would put Highlanders in playoffs
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Win would put Highlanders in playoffs
Will they need a little help from their friends?
Bledisloe luncheon special guests announced
Bledisloe luncheon special guests announced
Two backline greats will be the special guests at a luncheon before Bledisloe Cup test weekend in Dunedin.
Settled Landers still face uphill battle
Settled Landers still face uphill battle
There have been times this year when analysing a Highlanders squad naming has required plenty of time and a couple of extra fingers for the number of changes. Not this week.
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The end is nigh, so it’s time to dust off the crystal ball
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The end is nigh, so it’s time to dust off the crystal ball
The Highlanders’ season is still alive. But - with all due respect - we don't see them winning the Super Rugby Pacific title just yet. Hayden Meikle takes an early look at how the squad might shape up in 2024.
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Fakatava repays faith with loyalty
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Fakatava repays faith with loyalty
Folau Fakatava, Crusader. Just an awful thought. Awful, right?
Recognition of Harmon’s outstanding form
Recognition of Harmon’s outstanding form
Highlanders captain Billy Harmon scooped the major honour at the team’s awards function last night.
Signs Landers making progress
Signs Landers making progress
The Highlanders take no pleasure in seeing players get injured but they are satisfied they have no case to answer for an incident that left a Reds forward with a broken neck.
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Kean foresees better times in 2025, 2026
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Kean foresees better times in 2025, 2026
Peter Kean has kept the faith — and he hopes Highlanders supporters will do the same.
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Loss means Royals miss chance to go second
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Loss means Royals miss chance to go second
The Dunedin City Royals have narrowly missed an opportunity to move up to second in the Southern League.
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Playoff destiny in Landers’ own hands
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Playoff destiny in Landers’ own hands
They know they will have to lift their performance on the field but at least the Highlanders do not need advanced degrees in mathematics this weekend.
Fakatava ‘will leave his own legacy’
Fakatava ‘will leave his own legacy’
Master could not have been happier for apprentice.
Winning farewell for one of ‘The Best’
Winning farewell for one of ‘The Best’
The clock showed 65min when the little fellow in the blue No 9 jersey walked off the field.
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Otago duo help French team towards Top 14
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Otago duo help French team towards Top 14
Two former Otago rugby players are on the verge of something special in France. Otago Daily Times sports editor HaydenMeikle tracks down Tony Ensor and Gavin Stark for a chat.
Fekitoa out to do Munster proud in final against Stormers
Fekitoa out to do Munster proud in final against Stormers
A former Highlanders favourite is set for a very big weekend.
Fakatava keeps Highlanders in the hunt
Fakatava keeps Highlanders in the hunt
Folau Fakatava kept the Highlanders’ playoff hopes alive and sent his great mate out with a massive smile on his face last night.
Highlanders win it for Smith in thriller
Highlanders win it for Smith in thriller
Folau Fakatava has kept the Highlanders’ playoff hopes alive and sent his great mate out with a massive smile on his face.
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The sole objective: win for Smith
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The sole objective: win for Smith
Do it for Aaron. That's really the only motivation the Highlanders need tonight.
Landers look about Lions coaching staff
Landers look about Lions coaching staff
There is a healthy southern influence in the coaching staff of the reigning powerhouse of the national championship.
Hunt’s selection gives Highlanders another playmaker
Hunt’s selection gives Highlanders another playmaker
Coach Clark Dermody has tinkered a little with the Highlanders’ starting XV following last week's ugly win over the Rebels in Dunedin.