Highlanders get job done: now we wait
Highlanders get job done: now we wait
Job done - now sit back and pray.
Steve Hepburn
Simple play in slippery conditions reaps reward
Simple play in slippery conditions reaps reward
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is threatening to take his side to Carisbrook such was its display in the slippery conditions in Invercargill last night.
Last Chance Saloon for Highlanders
Last Chance Saloon for Highlanders
Should a team which has won only five games all year even be in with a shout in the final round of the season?
Team doctor was like a sister but now like a mother
Team doctor was like a sister but now like a mother
Waratahs team doctor Sharron Flahive attended Southland Girls’ High School which is right beside Rugby Park where the side’s Super Rugby match against the Highlanders will be played tomorrow night....
Inexperienced Waratahs will be tougher
Inexperienced Waratahs will be tougher
The Waratahs have been stripped of many of their stars but they will be even more of a handful, the Highlanders believe.
Dixon's decision to choose Japan all about family
Dixon's decision to choose Japan all about family
The Japanese threat continues to grow and may become even more of a menace to New Zealand rugby.
Emotional roller coaster but game focus
Emotional roller coaster but game focus
Elliot Dixon will have one last chance to run out at Rugby Park for the Highlanders but he may be sighted in Southland colours this season.
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.
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.