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    Timoci Tavatavanawai will return as a Highlanders co-captain this year. Photo: Getty Images

    Highlanders retain co-captains for new season

    Timoci Tavatavanawai and Hugh Renton have been locked in as the Highlanders co-captains for 2026.

    Black Ferns Sevens continue dominant form

    Jorja Miller attempts to break free on a run for the Black Ferns Sevens against Australia in the...

    Black Ferns Sevens continue dominant form

    The Black Ferns Sevens have overwhelmed defending champions Australia in Perth, scoring five tries in the final to win 29-7 and extend their lead in the world series.

    Holland injury casts pall on Landers win

    Holland injury casts pall on Landers win

    A potentially serious injury to All Blacks lock Fabian Holland cast a shadow over an improved outing by the Highlanders

    Holland injury taints Highlanders win

    Holland injury taints Highlanders win

    The Highlanders' 41-31 preseason win against Moana Pasifika has been overshadowed by what appears to be a serious injury to star lock Fabian Holland.

    Miller keen to make No10 jersey his

    Cameron Millar kicks for goal during the Highlanders’ preseason game against the Crusaders in...

    Miller keen to make No10 jersey his

    Cameron Millar is focused more on the present with the Highlanders than his long-term future.

    Super Rugby: Holland looking forward to 'fast footy'

    Fabian Holland at training with the Highlanders. Photo: GERARD O'BRIEN / ODT

    Super Rugby: Holland looking forward to 'fast footy'

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Clarke Dermody says the Highlanders are too busy to take much notice of what the future holds for the big kahuna.

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    Harbour up for crack at Middlesex Cup

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    Harbour up for crack at Middlesex Cup

    A Dunedin club will have a crack at winning one of New Zealand rugby’s great trophies in Wellington this weekend.

    Baxter back to coach Matatū

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    Baxter back to coach Matatū

    Blair Baxter is back.

    All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

    Scott Robertson and Ardie Savea at a media conference in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

    All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

    Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for head coach Scott Robertson's sacking.

    Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

    Dane Coles comes back into the All Black environment after retiring in 2023, having played 90...

    Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

    NZ Rugby has confirmed that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel for the next All Black coach.

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

    Ethan de Groot is getting ready for a very big year.

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

    The All Blacks will start their 2027 World Cup campaign against Chile before taking on hosts...

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

    The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile.

    Rules tweaked to speed up game

    Photo: ODT files

    Rules tweaked to speed up game

    Super Rugby Pacific rules are changing yet again in a bid to speed up the game.

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    Landers start to click in second half

    Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer moves the ball during his team’s preseason game against the...

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    Landers start to click in second half

    You can never read too much into preseason.

    Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash

    Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau. File photo: Getty

    Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash

    The Crusaders have beaten the Highlanders 33-10 in their preseason game in Timaru this afternoon.

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    Interest in young outside backs

    Jamie Joseph keeps a close eye on Highlanders training. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    Interest in young outside backs

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    Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

    Will Stodart. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

    Openside flanker, halfback and fullback are the positions of most interest in the first Highlanders team of the year.

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    Holland on countdown to series in South Africa

    Fabian Holland prepares to be lifted by Highlanders team-mates Angus Ta’avao (left) and TK Howden...

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    Holland on countdown to series in South Africa

    Fabian Holland ticked off a few countries last year — but one fresh destination looms large in 2026.

    ABs lock fends off Razor question

    Fabian Holland. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    ABs lock fends off Razor question

    Fabian Holland might be a rookie All Black but he has learned some veteran craft when it comes to dealing with a tricky question.
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