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.
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Miller keen to make No10 jersey his
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'
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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’
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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
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
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.