Scrappy Highlanders overcome Moana Pasifika for crucial win
Not every game at Super Round had to be super.
Rugby
Highlanders call for Super Round in Dunedin
'The more rugby down south, the better': Highlanders want Super Round
With Christchurch humming for Super Round, the Highlanders have declared themselves the perfect hosts for its next edition.
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Big weekend for Highlanders arrives
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Big weekend for Highlanders arrives
This could hardly be a bigger weekend for the Highlanders.
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Speed key part of Lennox’s game
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Speed key part of Lennox’s game
Highlanders halfback Adam Lennox realised at a young age that he was unlikely to be a behemoth so he had better learn how to scamper quickly around the rugby field.
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Star winger scratched, but on the mend
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Star winger scratched, but on the mend
Star Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau is recovering well from his nasty head knock but will not get to break fresh ground this weekend.
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‘Encouraging’ signs despite defeat for Highlanders
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‘Encouraging’ signs despite defeat for Highlanders
Highlanders assistant coach Clarke Dermody enjoyed plenty about the game against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday night.
Thrilling comeback not enough for Highlanders
Thrilling comeback not enough for Highlanders
The Highlanders have an exciting new halfback option and the best loosehead prop in Super Rugby. But they do not have the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy.
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Mr Reliable wants hands on trophy
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Mr Reliable wants hands on trophy
Sean Withy is a calm sort of chap who earns as much praise for his coolness under pressure as his skills around the rugby field.
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Joseph ‘really, really keen’ to retain young first five
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Joseph ‘really, really keen’ to retain young first five
Jamie Joseph hopes Cameron Millar will still be a Highlanders man next year.
Joseph rings changes for Blues clash
Joseph rings changes for Blues clash
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his side for a formidable challenge on Friday night.
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‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly
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‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly for Highlanders: Joseph
You can debate the yellow card, but it is the little things that are proving costly for the Highlanders, coach Jamie Joseph says.
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Shearer raring to play Brumbies
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Shearer raring to play Brumbies
Nic Shearer grew up dreaming of playing for the team that shall not be named but he is a proud Stag-Lander now.
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The not-so-dark art of picking the 30 greatest Highlanders
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The not-so-dark art of picking the 30 greatest Highlanders
Ranking players in any sport is an art — not a science.
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Highlanders’ golden ‘Nugget’ rightful No 1
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Highlanders’ golden ‘Nugget’ rightful No 1
Aaron Smith is No 1 - few can argue the halfback they called ‘‘Nugget’’ doesn't deserve his spot as our greatest Highlander.
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‘Ben From Accounts’ far from ordinary
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‘Ben From Accounts’ far from ordinary
What more can you say about the great Ben Smith?
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The man with the golden touch
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The man with the golden touch
Goldie.
Highlanders confirm return of Shannon Frizell
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
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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
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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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Captain made huge contribution to golden era
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Captain made huge contribution to golden era
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