Coltman keen to play footy
Veteran hooker Liam Coltman was barely recognisable when he fronted for a Highlanders photo shoot at Cargill’s Castle.
Rugby
Haskell recounts 'out-of-control' Highlanders party
Haskell recounts 'out-of-control' Highlanders party
Some Highlanders have been sanctioned recently for off-field antics gone awry. But they pale into comparison to what happened when England's James Haskell threw a party at the end of his stint with the Dunedin-based franchise.
Muir, Ioane claim Otago’s main awards
Muir, Ioane claim Otago’s main awards
Greer Muir and Josh Ioane have scooped Otago rugby’s top awards.
Smith up for Super Rugby, Maori player of year honours at NZR awards
Smith up for Super Rugby, Maori player of year honours at NZR awards
Highlanders captain Aaron Smith is up for two honours at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.
Tikoisolomone to replace Tomkinson
Tikoisolomone to replace Tomkinson
The Highlanders have already been forced into some squad tinkering thanks to injury.
Otago losing top official Bredin
Otago losing top official Bredin
Otago sport will be without one of its most accomplished officials next year.
Wealth of players at Pacific nations’ doors
Wealth of players at Pacific nations’ doors
As World Rugby’s new eligibility rules come into play, Jeff Cheshire looks at a team of players who could return to Pacific Island nations in the coming years.
Australia set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia has been given an effective green light to stage the 2027 men's Rugby World Cup after being listed by the governing body as the "preferred candidate" to host the global tournament.
Worrying signs two years out from World Cup
Worrying signs two years out from World Cup
As the All Blacks return home after 13 weeks on the road, Jeff Cheshire looks back at their 2021 campaign.
Super contracts for 16 Otago players
Super contracts for 16 Otago players
All is well that does not end well.
Still room for the odd surprise
Still room for the odd surprise
The Highlanders have had the luxury of rolling the dice on a handful of new players for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Otago was good, but Taranaki was better
Otago was good, but Taranaki was better
As the provincial rugby season finally comes to an end, Jeff Cheshire looks back at how Otago’s campaign went.
Nomad Nu’u links up with former Otago assistant coach at the Rebels
Nomad Nu’u links up with former Otago assistant coach at the Rebels
Melbourne, Mt Smart and Wellington.
Fast and furious France demolish All Blacks
Fast and furious France demolish All Blacks
France survived a brief yet brutal meltdown to claim their first victory against the All Blacks since their 2009 win in Dunedin as they beat the All Blacks 40-25 in their last autumn test.
Highlanders confirm squad for next season
Highlanders confirm squad for next season
The Highlanders have included several surprises in their squad for 2022.
Otago misses tackles, drops the ball against Bulls
Otago misses tackles, drops the ball against Bulls
In the end, Otago was not quite good enough.
Bush Pigs beat Bantams in national under-85kg final
Bush Pigs beat Bantams in national under-85kg final
The small men secured the big prize at their first attempt.
Late penalty clinches win for England over Springboks
Late penalty clinches win for England over Springboks
England's Marcus Smith landed a last-minute penalty to snatch a 27-26 win over South Africa as the hosts looked full of early promise but were hauled back by the battling Springboks in the teams' first meeting since the 2019 World Cup final.
Priestland kicks Wales to one-point win over 14-man Wallabies
Priestland kicks Wales to one-point win over 14-man Wallabies
Wales' Rhys Priestland kicked a penalty after the hooter as the hosts poured more misery on Australia with a 29-28 victory at the Principality Stadium following an early red card for visiting number eight Rob Valetini.
Waikato take down Tasman to claim Bunnings NPC crown
Waikato take down Tasman to claim Bunnings NPC crown
The stage was set, and Waikato understood the assignment. A return home to host the final after weeks outside of Hamilton in the union's 100th season and with the Farah Palmer Cup already locked away, it was the perfect finish.