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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'

One of the major talking points around the start of Super Rugby Pacific next weekend are tweaks to the laws, designed to make for a better viewing experience.

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Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

Highlanders lock Fabian Holland towers over the Super Rugby Pacific trophy and Moana Pasifika...

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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

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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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

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

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

Perhaps Ben Smith might have to get used to talking to the media more often.

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Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

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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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Pasitoa excited about Landers ‘journey’

Reesjan Pasitoa looks to pop a pass during a Highlanders training session at Logan Park. PHOTO:...

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Pasitoa excited about Landers ‘journey’

Reesjan Pasitoa has an interesting name and he could be one of the most interesting Highlanders to watch this season.

Vern Cotter to leave Blues, ruling himself out of ABs job

Blues coach Vern Cotter. Photo: Getty Images

Vern Cotter to leave Blues, ruling himself out of ABs job

Vern Cotter's leaving the Blues at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to join the Reds, ruling him out of the search for a new All Blacks head coach.