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    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

    Will Stodart. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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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.

    Next ABs coach to be Kiwi with international experience

    Joe Schmidt has ruled out a return to the All Blacks. Photo: Getty Images

    Next ABs coach to be Kiwi with international experience

    New Zealand Rugby has released some details around the appointment of a new All Blacks coach.

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    Highlanders' Argentine enforcer 'no dirty player'

    Tomas Lavanini warms up for Highlanders training in front of fellow forward Josh Bartlett. PHOTO:...

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    Highlanders' Argentine enforcer 'no dirty player'

    There is a glint in Tomas Lavanini’s eye when he points out he has not been sent off in nearly four years.

    Players can't afford to be complacent: Marshall

    Rugby commentator Justin Marshall says he experienced several All Black head coaching changes...

    Players can't afford to be complacent: Marshall

    Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall thinks a number of players will have a point to prove during this year's Super Rugby Pacific season.

    Tony Brown reveals Razor approached him over All Blacks role

    Tony Brown will be staying with the Springboks until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Photo: Getty

    Tony Brown reveals Razor approached him over All Blacks role

    Tony Brown has revealed he was sounded out about joining the All Blacks towards the end of Scott Robertson’s time with the team.

    Lions women not playing in Dunedin

    The tour includes three tests against the Black ferns. Photo: Getty Images

    Lions women not playing in Dunedin

    Dunedin has suffered another blow with the announcement it will play no part in a ground-breaking women’s tour next year.

    Dunedin snubbed by groundbreaking international rugby tour

    The tour includes three tests against the Black ferns. Photo: Getty Images

    Dunedin snubbed by groundbreaking international rugby tour

    Dunedin has suffered another blow with the announcement it will play no part in a groundbreaking women’s rugby tour next year.

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    No ditching Springboks for ABs, Brown says

    Tony Brown. Photo: Getty Images

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    No ditching Springboks for ABs, Brown says

    Tony Brown has revealed he has no get-out clause to join the All Blacks and will be staying with the Springboks until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

    Brownie dashes All Blacks coaching role hopes

    Tony Brown will be staying with the Springboks until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Photo:...

    Tony Brown dashes All Blacks coaching role hopes

    Tony Brown has revealed he has no get-out clause to join the All Blacks and will be staying with the Springboks until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

    Joseph fends off talk about All Blacks coaching role

    Jamie Joseph. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Joseph fends off talk about All Blacks coaching role

    Jamie Joseph says he is not in talks with New Zealand Rugby to replace the dumped Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach.

    Joseph needs 'time to digest' Robertson's sacking

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph says he hasn't been in contact with NZR big wigs over the vacant...

    Joseph needs 'time to digest' Robertson's sacking

    Jamie Joseph says he is not in talks with New Zealand Rugby to replace the dumped Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach.

    The big issues facing the new All Black coach

    The new All Blacks coach will have plenty of issues facing them when they take the job. Photo:...

    The big issues facing the new All Black coach

    So while the All Black conversation turns to who will be named as new coach, it's worth weighing up just what they're getting themselves into.

    Boks coach mocks ABs with AI Tony Brown video

    Boks coach mocks ABs with AI Tony Brown video

    Outspoken Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown's links to the now vacant All Black coaching role.
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