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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.

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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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Lock had almost no flaws in his game

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.

Highlanders confirm return of Shannon Frizell

Former Highlanders flanker Shannon Frizell in action for Toshiba Brave Lupus during a Japan Rugby...

Highlanders confirm return of Shannon Frizell

Shannon Frizell will be back with the Highlanders in 2027.

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Calm pivot was fearless tackler, hard runner, deadly goal kicker

Tony Brown in full flight during what was expected to be his last game for the Highlanders in...

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Calm pivot was fearless tackler, hard runner, deadly goal kicker

Good luck finding out much about Tony Brown as a player when you google him.

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Rampaging rake part of Landers’ finest front row

Anton Oliver grapples with a team-mate at a Highlanders training session. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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Rampaging rake part of Landers’ finest front row

A recurring theme in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series is that many of the players have had a touch of difference about them.

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Cromwell snatch victory

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Cromwell snatch victory

How much difference can one player make to a team?

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Excelsior survive late surge to win season opener

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Excelsior survive late surge to win season opener

Defending Citizens Shield champions Excelsior survived a second-half surge and two late yellow cards to start 2026 with a win.

Clutha dominant as title defence begins

Lawrence second five Caleb Kitto tries to escape Clutha Valley defender Logan Wilson during the...

Clutha dominant as title defence begins

The Clutha Steamers started the defence of their Southern Region crown with a convincing 69-0 win over Clinton at the Balclutha Showgrounds on Thursday.

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