Poor defence only explains part of story
Poor defence only explains part of story
As the Highlanders head into their crunch game on Friday night, the onus will be on defence and trying to stop the Waratahs from scoring.
Steve Hepburn
Currie to give Hawaii Ironman his best shot
Currie to give Hawaii Ironman his best shot
Braden Currie is not resting on his laurels and plans to leave no stone unturned in having a real crack at the World Ironman Championships in Hawaii in late October.
Still hope for Highlanders
Still hope for Highlanders
The Highlanders are still in the fight.
Franchise misses out after Jordan signs with Crusaders until 2022
Franchise misses out after Jordan signs with Crusaders until 2022
The Highlanders have missed out on fullback Will Jordan.
18-year-old Otago pick no ordinary teenager
18-year-old Otago pick no ordinary teenager
Otago is confident it has made the right call in drafting an 18-year-old prop into its Mitre 10 Cup squad.
Netherlands tests McGarry's talent
Netherlands tests McGarry's talent
If you wanted to go to a country to learn your football craft, there would be few better than the Netherlands.
Highlanders pay dearly for lapses
Gone - Highlanders pay dearly for lapses
Vrooom - yes, that was the Highlanders playoff hopes disappearing into the wide blue yonder.
Season in a nutshell
Season in a nutshell
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger said last night's game was indicative of their whole season - some good stuff mixed with the bad.
Nail-biting second half ends in draw for Highlanders
Nail-biting second half ends in draw for Highlanders
The Highlanders and Bulls have fought out a 24-24 draw which has done neither side any favours in the playoff race.
Highlanders' focus must be on winning
Highlanders' focus must be on winning
There will be plenty of nostalgia and memories talked about tonight.
Still three to four to be added to Otago squad
Still three to four to be added to Otago squad
Otago is bringing in some tall timber for its Mitre 10 Cup campaign but has worries over the health of some of its key backs.
Influx of new players needed to replace those leaving
Influx of new players needed to replace those leaving
The Highlanders are losing a raft of players at the end of the year so some new cattle are required. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn takes a look at who is in the picture.
Black Caps looking to continue aggressive bowling approach
Black Caps looking to continue aggressive bowling approach
The Black Caps will be looking to continue with a bouncer barrage as the side heads to London to take on Bangladesh in the World Cup.
We all need to lift: Dixon
We all need to lift: Dixon
Highlanders hooker Ash Dixon is looking for a big two weeks.
Squire back for game Highlanders must win
Squire back for game Highlanders must win
A perky Liam Squire is ready to play his first game of the season.
Highlanders have to win both games well and hope
Highlanders have to win both games well and hope
The equation is simple for the Highlanders - get out and win, and win big, and then cross all appendages.
Not easy, signing up for the Cup
Not easy, signing up for the Cup
The Rugby World Cup kicks off in 140 odd days in Japan. Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn, who has short arms and deep pockets, won’t be there.
Country representative appointed to ORFU board
Country representative appointed to ORFU board
The Otago Rugby Football Union will get a board representative from the Otago Country area.
The stars would have to align ...
Joseph to Highlanders? The stars would have to align ...
So Tony Brown is coming back to the Highlanders. That leads to the next question - what about Jamie Joseph?
Behaviour on and off field targeted
Behaviour on and off field targeted
High school sides will have every incentive to keep their mouths shut this season.