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    Highlanders lock Tom Donnelly prepares to fend Crusaders prop Ben Franks during a game at...

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    Lock had almost no flaws in his game

    Tom Donnelly had the perfect nickname.

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    Strong connections key for fullback

    Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens tries to shrug off Crusaders halfback Noah...

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    Strong connections key for fullback

    Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is all about connections.

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    Big dreams but Flutey already on way

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    Big dreams but Flutey already on way

    Maddie Flutey is a young rugby player going places. Kayla Hodge tracks her down for a chat.

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    Consistently excellent lineout king

    Simon Maling claims more lineout ball for the Highlanders during the game against the Brumbies at...

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    Consistently excellent lineout king

    Some Highlanders are obviously and immediately great.

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    Jury is in: relishing pathways role

    Kane Jury is ready to tackle the challenges of his new job with New Zealand Rugby. PHOTO: GERARD...

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    Teacher in Jury relishing pathways role

    Kane Jury has a big task ahead of him. He has been appointed men’s national pathways head coach for NZ Rugby, a job that includes coaching the under-20 and secondary schools teams.

    Umaga dubs All Black assistant coaching talk as 'speculation'

    Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga. Photo: Getty Images

    Umaga dubs All Black assistant coaching talk as 'speculation'

    The speculation surrounding his All Blacks appointment became so overwhelming, Tana Umaga had to turn off his phone.

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    From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend

    Highlanders lock Tom Franklin tries to slip past Chiefs first five Aaron Cruden during a game in...

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    From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend

    Former Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn, as he so often did, had a lovely line to describe the latest entrant in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series.

    Canes lock off to France

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    Canes lock off to France

    Hurricanes lock Isaia Walker-Leawere will join French club Benetton Treviso after the Super Rugby Pacific season.

    Lavanini to make long-awaited Highlanders debut

    Lavanini to make long-awaited Highlanders debut

    The Puma is ready to roar.

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    Prince of midfielders who could do it all

    Pita Alatini sets off for a run for the Highlanders in a game against the Brumbies at Carisbrook...

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    Prince of midfielders who could do it all

    There were times when it seemed as if Pita Alatini flew slightly under the radar in a Highlanders team crammed with star All Blacks, cult heroes and beloved entertainers.

    Two Heartland teams to get crack at prized Ranfurly Shield

    Photo: ODT files

    Two Heartland teams to get crack at prized Ranfurly Shield

    Will the Old Golds spoil the party?

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    Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot

    Nick Evans tries to dish an offload between Hurricanes defenders Andrew Hore (left) and Sireli...

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    Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot

    They called him Snapper for his great love of fishing.

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    Tangitau rising to challenge

    Caleb Tangitau

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    Tangitau rising to challenge

    Caleb Tangitau is in his happy place.

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    Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie

    Nick Evans tries to dish an offload between Hurricanes defenders Andrew Hore (left) and Sireli...

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    Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie

    The Force is with Nathan Hastie.

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    ‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’

    Brendan Laney on his way to scoring one of his two tries against the Bulls at Carisbrook in 2001....

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    ‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’

    This bloke is No 29 in the Otago Daily Times’ 30 Greatest Highlanders series but he would be No 1 if we ranked the team’s greatest nicknames.

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    Joseph proud of grit Highlanders showed

    Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau charges through the Western Force defence in their Super Rugby...

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    Joseph proud of grit Highlanders showed

    Jamie Joseph is understandably ready to spend more time focused on where his team are heading than on reviewing his disappointment at missing out on the All Blacks job.

    Crusaders fail to fire against Blues

    Crusader David Havilli tries to stop Caleb Clark from scoring one of three tries during Saturday...

    Crusaders fail to fire against Blues

    World class one week, woeful the next.

    Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force

    Timoci Tavatavanawai of the Highlanders charges forward during today's Super Rugby match against...

    Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force

    The Highlanders provided a nice pick-me-up for their coach with an entertaining 39-31 win over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

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    Lowe uses time off for mental reset

    Highlanders centre Jonah Lowe looks for space during the Super Rugby Pacific season opener...

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    Lowe uses time off for mental reset

    Sometimes injuries can be a blessing in disguise.

    Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream

    Jamie Joseph at Highlanders training in January. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream

    Jamie Joseph wants to crack on with the Highlanders - but says he has not shut the door on his All Blacks dreams.
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