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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
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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
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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'
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
Crusaders fail to fire against Blues
World class one week, woeful the next.
Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force
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
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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
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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Joseph shows ‘class’ congratulating Rennie on coach role
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Joseph shows ‘class’ congratulating Rennie on coach role
Jamie Joseph has swallowed any disappointment and says he wishes his successful rival nothing but the best.
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
It is not exactly swinging the axe but the Highlanders have changed a third of their starting team to host the Western Force on Saturday.