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    Waisake Naholo runs in another try for the Highlanders. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Highlanders’ try-scoring machine

    You can hear it now.

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    Highlanders lock now the cover boy of NZ rugby

    Fabian Holland appears on the cover of the latest Rugby Almanack. PHOTO: UPSTART PRESS

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    Highlanders lock now the cover boy of NZ rugby

    We already knew Fabian Holland was the poster boy of the Highlanders.

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    Southern not panicking

    Southern fullback Jimmy Taylor tries to evade the clutches of Kaikorai first five Ben Miller...

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    Southern not panicking

    Southern coach Dion Lobb was left frustrated with a couple of crucial calls at the end of his side’s 20-17 loss to Kaikorai at Bathgate Park on Saturday.

    Defence key in opening games

    Defence key in opening games

    The wrap

    Strong southern contingent for youth tournament

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    Strong southern contingent for youth tournament

    Several rising southerners have been named in the New Zealand under-20 squad.

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    Titleholders Upper Clutha hard to topple

    Maniototo second five Jack Wild eyes up Matakanui defender Elliot Miller during a Central Otago...

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    Titleholders Upper Clutha hard to topple

    Central Otago premier club rugby kicks into action tonight with a new title, the Rhythm and Alps competition. And that’s not all that’s changed. Six of the seven clubs have new coaches, Cromwell’s...

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    Jubilee boys Clutha looking like the ones to beat this year

    Clutha flanker Kael Merrett runs into Toko captain Damon Clement during the Southern Region game...

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    Jubilee boys Clutha looking like the ones to beat this year

    The Southern Region premier club season kicks off tonight. Otago Daily Times correspondent Francis Parker assesses the teams.

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    Shield back with a twist

    Excelsior winger Seva Druma scored three tries in the Citizens Shield final last year. PHOTO:...

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    Shield back with a twist

    North Otago club rugby begins tonight. Kayla Hodge looks at the Citizens Shield season.

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    Redefined the role of a tighthead prop

    Carl Hayman trains with the Highlanders in 2006. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Redefined the role of a tighthead prop

    Carl Hayman was a unique man.

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    Rising star of the women’s game re-signs

    Braxton Sorensen-McGee

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    Rising star of the women’s game re-signs

    Rising star Braxton Sorensen-McGee has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Black Ferns Sevens through to the end of 2027.

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    Landers' mid-term report: Must do better

    Co-captain and centre Timoci Tavatavanawai has been the main man for the Highlanders this season.

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    Highlanders' mid-term report: Must do better

    The Highlanders have had their moments, but will need to be better in the second half of their season. Hayden Meikle offers this mid-term report.

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    Coach Flutey putting wellness first, one stride at a time

    Black Ferns assistant coach Riki Flutey runs along St Clair Beach yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Coach Flutey putting wellness first, one stride at a time

    Rugby has always been Riki Flutey’s love. But a new passion is helping inspire himself and others on and off the field, Kayla Hodge reports.

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    Point-scoring machine developed into superb game manager

    Lima Sopoaga lines up another kick for the Highlanders in one of his final games in 2018. PHOTO:...

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    Point-scoring machine developed into superb game manager

    Records are made to be broken — that is how the saying goes.

    Crusaders, ABs prop out for season with serious infection

    Tamaiti Williams will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season. File photo: Getty Images

    Crusaders, ABs prop out for season with serious infection

    The Crusaders will be without All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season as he receives treatment for a serious infection.

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    Smith proud of side’s work

    Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer, on debut, has team-mate Caleb Tangitau in support as he tries...

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    Smith proud of side’s work

    Ben Smith hopes his team can power on to more success in the second half of the season.

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    Mid-game power failure being investigated

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    Mid-game power failure being investigated

    North Harbour Stadium is investigating the incident that caused the power outage in the Super Rugby game between the Highlanders and Moana Pasifika on Saturday night.

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    Tongan tornado takes his place

    Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa is braced for action during a game against the Crusaders at...

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    Tongan tornado takes his place

    There is absolutely an alternate world in which Malakai Fekitoa is still playing for the Highlanders.

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    Early season staying power key to Kaikorai win

    Southern winger Josiah Sakaria skips past Kaikorai fullback Rota Lafita during the Dunedin club...

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    Early season staying power key to Kaikorai win

    Kaikorai...........20Southern...........17

    Defending champs Kaikorai clinch late win on opening day

    Defending champs Kaikorai clinch late win on opening day

    Kaikorai proved if you can just hang in there long enough, there is a gap at the end of the ruck.

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    Indispensable Manu found his calling in the South

    Highlanders No 8 and co-captain Nasi Manu celebrates with the Super Rugby trophy in 2015. PHOTO:...

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    Indispensable Manu found his calling in the South

    Nacho, Nacho Man. I want to be a Nacho Man.
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