Gregory heading south
The Highlanders have announced their first new signing for next year: Northland back Scott Gregory (20).
Rugby
Nothing new about losing staff to ABs
Nothing new about losing staff to ABs
The All Blacks need the best to succeed although it may be coming at the cost of the Highlanders.
Invercargill host deal terminated
Invercargill host deal terminated
Highlanders boss Roger Clark says Invercargill has not been ruled out as a future host of Super Rugby games, but the franchise wanted flexibility in staging games.
Success of Ioane credit to Otago
Success of Ioane credit to Otago
An All Black debut awaits Josh Ioane tomorrow but it could have been so much different.
Thomson, Manu making giant strides
Thomson, Manu making giant strides
Two former Highlanders have made strides in their returns from significant illness.
Squire's decision to turn down ABs 'courageous'
Squire's decision to turn down ABs 'courageous'
Highlanders flanker Liam Squire has been applauded by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen for his 'courageous' decision to turn down a call-up to the All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad.
Highlanders 2019: How they rated
We rate the Highlanders' Super Rugby season
We rate how each Highlander played this year following their season-ending quarter-final loss to the Crusaders last week.
Pressure and ruthlessness sadly lacking
Pressure and ruthlessness sadly lacking
The Highlanders bagged a hat-trick they did not want when the side went out at quarterfinal time last Friday night for the third year in a row. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks back on the 2019...
Player loss significant issue for Highlanders
Player loss significant issue for Highlanders
The Highlanders will be walking down the same path the side treaded 12 years ago and must plan to make sure it does not have the same result.
End at Highlanders 'yet to sink in'
End of Highlanders career 'yet to sink in': Smith
Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith says it has not quite sunk in yet that his days with the team are over.
Highlanders gutsy but gone
Highlanders gutsy but gone
A for effort but unfortunately not the same for attainment.
Fans bid Smith farewell
Fans bid Smith farewell
The Ben Smith chapter has ended - not perfectly, but he is still a champion.
As it happened: Highlanders v Crusaders
As it happened: Highlanders v Crusaders
See how the action unfolded in the Highlanders Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Highlanders beaten in quarterfinal
Highlanders beaten in quarterfinal
It was always going to be a big ask.
Upsets have been the flavour, so anything's possible
Upsets have been the flavour, so anything's possible
It is not going to be easy but stranger things have happened — especially in a season in which form and consistency have gone out the window.
Defence, converting opportunities vital
Defence, converting opportunities vital
The Highlanders will have to go against the form book to win tonight but nothing is out of reach.
Highlanders focusing on what they have to do
Highlanders focusing on what they have to do
It has not got anywhere near the Queensland league team levels but the Highlanders do not want to talk about what is coming up against them in Christchurch tonight.
Side deserves its place in quarterfinals, Mauger says
Side deserves its place in quarterfinals, Mauger says
Defence wins Super Rugby playoffs and Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has set the tone early.
Smith's return to Highlanders massive boost
Smith's return to Highlanders massive boost
Ben Smith will play at least one more game for the Highlanders.
Crusaders handed big advantage for Highlanders clash
Crusaders handed big advantage for Highlanders clash
The Highlanders have Ben Smith back for their quarter-final in Christchurch but the Crusaders have been able to select an All Black tight five following the return from injury of both Owen Franks...