Faddes making most of opportunity at centre
Faddes making most of opportunity at centre
Matt Faddes loves centre - it showed on Saturday night - but he is facing come tough competition to stay in the role.
Steve Hepburn
Streak's end something of a relief for Banks
Streak's end something of a relief for Banks
Marty Banks was glad he missed a conversion on Saturday night.
University makes come back but not enough
University makes come back but not enough
Southern survived a late come back from University to win 25-24 at Logan Park.
Sunwolves there for the taking
Sunwolves there for the taking
The Sunwolves have some strengths, they are on the improve - but really, come on. If ever there was a game for the Highlanders' taking then this afternoon's Super Rugby match in Invercargill surely is it.
Otago pounces on rising sevens star
Otago pounces on rising sevens star
He is Otago's newest star - yet he has not been sighted in blue and gold and has not even turned out for his club.
Highlanders' ABs no sure thing for Lions
Highlanders unsure of All Blacks' availability
The Highlanders are still in the dark over how many, if any, All Blacks they will have available to play the British and Irish Lions on June 13.
Mains predicting All Blacks will whitewash Lions
Mains predicting All Blacks will whitewash Lions
Former All Black coach Laurie Mains is picking a 3-0 series win to the All Blacks over the British and Irish Lions.
Wheeler looking forward to catching up with mate
Wheeler looking forward to catching up with mate
Tall man meets short man. Friendship develops - a few pranks are pulled. Then short man leaves.
Naholo set to play Sunwolves
Naholo set to play Sunwolves
Highlanders and All Black winger Waisake Naholo is set to play against the Sunwolves in Invercargill on Saturday.
Squire signs for two more years
Squire signs for 2 more years
Another piece of the Highlanders puzzle has been completed with the signing of loose forward Liam Squire for two more years.
Who's the all-time best Highlander?
Smith supremely good player who always performs
Is Ben Smith the best Highlander who has walked this earth? Is there anyone better? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at a top 10.
Whirlwind journey to Highlanders
Hunt on a whirlwind journey
It has been a whirlwind last few months for Dillon Hunt.
Dunedin move back to future for Bell-Kake
Dunedin move back to future for Bell-Kake
Some things have changed while others have stayed the same since Tina Bell-Kake last wielded a hockey stick in Dunedin.
Complaint female coach abused ref
Complaint female coach abused ref
An investigation is under way following an alleged incident between a female junior rugby coach and a referee after a friendly match in Dunedin on Saturday.
Positives for Highlanders
Positives for Highlanders
It will be mainly normal service next year for the Highlanders although there are a couple of positives to come out of changes to Super Rugby.
Highlanders 'in a pretty good spot'
Highlanders 'in a pretty good spot', Brown says
A week off to rest some tired bodies, followed by a run of winnable games - it is amazing what a win can do.
Second-half guts gets them there
Second-half guts gets them there
This was trench warfare at its best. Well, apart from the lop-sided penalty count and the inability of both teams to finish.
Injured No10 gets Albion into final, in vain
Injured No10 gets Albion into final, in vain
Albion lost in the national club final in Auckland yesterday but not before a breathtaking innings got it into the big show.
Fekitoa relaxed and up for clash
Fekitoa relaxed and up for clash
Sonny Bill Williams and his return has got many pulses racing but it means little to one of the men charged with keeping him under control.
Change forced because competition not paying its way
Change forced because competition not paying its way
There may be light at the end of the tunnel, writes Stephen Hepburn.