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    Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match

    Timoci Tavatavanawai could be forgiven for feeling a little frazzled today.

    Plenty of challenges ahead for Highlanders

    Sean Withy has been a consistent performer for the Highlanders. PHOTOS: NZ RUGBY/SMARTFRAME

    Plenty of challenges ahead for Highlanders

    Hayden Meikle considers five big questions ahead of the Highlanders’ season opener tonight.

    Super development competition confirmed

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    Super development competition confirmed

    New Zealand Rugby has confirmed details of a structured Super Rugby development competition.

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    ‘Massive’ year ahead of Super Rugby debut

    Lucas Casey (left) takes part in Highlanders training in Dunedin yesterday with fellow loose...

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    ‘Massive’ year ahead of Super Rugby debut

    Lucas Casey might be the pride of Kerikeri but he can expect support from all corners when he makes his Super Rugby debut tonight.

    Brazier calls time on superb career

    Black Fern Kelly Brazier in action against Australia   in Wellington last year. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Brazier calls time on superb career

    Former Otago star Kelly Brazier is hanging up the boots.

    Brazier retires to focus on coaching

    Kelly Brazier passes the ball for the Black Ferns against Australia last year. Photo: Getty Images

    Brazier retires to focus on coaching

    Black Ferns and Otago great Kelly Brazier has played her last international game.

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    Chiefs, Crusaders looking dangerous

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    Chiefs, Crusaders looking dangerous

    There is again a strong likelihood a New Zealand team will be hoisting the silverware at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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    ABs coach a matter of wait and see

    Jamie Joseph. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    ABs coach a matter of wait and see

    Keep speculating, Highlanders fans.

    Star lock Holland to miss entire Highlanders season

    Fabian Holland carries the ball for the Highlanders against the Chiefs last year. Photo: Getty...

    Star lock Holland to miss entire Highlanders season

    The Highlanders have delivered the awful news none of their fans wanted to hear.

    Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders

    Lucas Casey has been named at No 8 for the Highlanders' opening game of the season.  PHOTO: NZ...

    Highlanders pick Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders

    Two of the Highlanders’ most exciting young stars are sidelined but an intriguing third will make his Super Rugby debut on Friday night.

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    Third as good as it gets for Aussie, Pacific teams

    Fijian Drua fullback/first five Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula. Photos: Getty Images

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    Third as good as it gets for Aussie, Pacific teams

    And so it begins.

    Highlander's death due to natural causes

    Highlander Connor Garden-Bachop died of natural causes: Coroner

    Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died suddenly of natural causes, a coroner has found.

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    Good and bad news for Highlanders

    Co-captains for the 2026 season, Timoci Tavatavanawai and Hugh Renton. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH &...

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    Good and bad news for Highlanders

    There is good news — and there is bad news.

    Highlanders retain co-captains for new season

    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'

    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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