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    Highlanders flanker Shannon Frizell in action against the Hurricanes in 2021. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Dynamic No 6 Frizell would be more than welcome back

    Highlanders fans would not mind seeing this bloke back in the South.

    Highlanders get glass of ice-water to the face

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    Highlanders get glass of ice-water to the face

    Call this a healthy dose of reality.

    Highlanders blown away by the 'Canes

    Highlander Caleb Tangitau couldn't stop Fehi Fineanganofo from scoring one of three tries for the...

    Highlanders blown away by the 'Canes

    Call this a healthy dose of reality.

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    Renton ‘rebuilt... and feeling great’

    Hugh Renton joins the Highlanders for their captain’s run at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday....

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    Renton ‘rebuilt... and feeling great’

    Hugh Renton has waited 335 days to pull on a Highlanders jersey again.

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    Meeuws’ skillset ideally suited to early Super Rugby

    Highlanders prop Kees Meeuws on the charge against the Queensland Reds at Carisbrook in the 2000...

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    Meeuws’ skillset ideally suited to early Super Rugby

    Here was a nickname that did not really fit the player to whom it was attached.

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    Pugnacious, all-action halfback possessed pass like bullet

    Byron Kelleher shapes to ignite a Highlanders attack during a game at Carisbrook in 2001. Photo:...

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    Pugnacious, all-action halfback possessed pass like bullet

    You often heard a series of similar descriptive terms about Byron Kelleher.

    Suspension for Pulu

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    Suspension for Pulu

    Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle in the game against the Blues at Eden Park.

    Argentina wants to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

    Argentina's Justo Piccardo dives over the line in a match against England last year. Photo: Getty...

    Argentina wants to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

    Argentina is launching a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in South America for the first time in 2035, the Argentine Rugby Union says.

    Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders

    Hugh Renton will make his comeback after a long injury layoff. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders

    The Highlanders have a Hugh-ge addition to their team this week.

    Kneebone set piece coach

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    Kneebone set piece coach

    Simon Kneebone has been appointed Black Ferns assistant coach, rounding out the team’s coaching staff as they prepare for a big season ahead.

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    Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland works on his rehabilitation at team headquarters yesterday. Photo...

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    Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa

    Fabian Holland has never met the new All Blacks coach but is hoping to take a trip to South Africa with him later this year.

    The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai

    Timoci Tavatavanawai. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai

    Jim certainly provides a difference.

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    The embodiment of a Highlanders man

    Ash Dixon is one of nine Highlanders centurions. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    The embodiment of a Highlanders man

    Ash Dixon was in many ways the ultimate symbol of the modern Highlanders man.

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    Team know they need to be better

    Ben Smith

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    Team know they need to be better

    Ben Smith says nobody is more critical of the Highlanders than themselves.

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    Immense power, technical expertise a potent mix

    Ethan de Groot fires out an instruction during the game between the Highlanders and the Fijian...

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    Immense power, technical expertise a potent mix

    Ethan de Groot is quite at home in the dark places.

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    Through the ages

    Highlanders winger Jeff Wilson has flanker Paul Henderson in support as he tries to elude Reds...

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    Through the ages

    ​​​​​​​Pick 30 games for 30 years of Highlanders rugby - it was an interesting task for Hayden Meikle. Here's a mix of the good, the interesting, the dramatic and the memorable.

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    ‘Soft mistakes’ let Crusaders back in: Joseph

    Referee Jordan Way shows one of three yellow cards to the Crusaders on Saturday night as captains...

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    ‘Soft mistakes’ let Crusaders back in: Joseph

    Chay Fihaki is surely bound for tackle school but the Highlanders might need to go back to lineout university this week.

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    How we picked the greatest Highlanders

    Star men (from left) Lima Sopoaga, Ben Smith, Ash Dixon, Aaron Smith and Elliot Dixon will all be...

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    How we picked the greatest Highlanders

    Who are the 30 greatest Highlanders?

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    Reliable midfielder brought the complete package

    John Leslie was a foundation Highlander in 1996. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Reliable midfielder brought the complete package

    There were plenty of midfielders who were bigger than John Leslie.

    France win Six Nations with last-gasp win over England

    France's Matthieu Jalibert celebrates with the Six Nations trophy after winning the Championship...

    France win Six Nations with last-gasp win over England

    Thomas Ramos kicked a last-gasp penalty to secure France’s third Six Nations title in five years with a nerve-shredding 48-46 victory over England.
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