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From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend
Former Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn, as he so often did, had a lovely line to describe the latest entrant in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series.
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Prince of midfielders who could do it all
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Prince of midfielders who could do it all
There were times when it seemed as if Pita Alatini flew slightly under the radar in a Highlanders team crammed with star All Blacks, cult heroes and beloved entertainers.
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Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot
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Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot
They called him Snapper for his great love of fishing.
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Tangitau rising to challenge
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Tangitau rising to challenge
Caleb Tangitau is in his happy place.
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Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie
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Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie
The Force is with Nathan Hastie.
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‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’
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‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’
This bloke is No 29 in the Otago Daily Times’ 30 Greatest Highlanders series but he would be No 1 if we ranked the team’s greatest nicknames.
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Joseph proud of grit Highlanders showed
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Joseph proud of grit Highlanders showed
Jamie Joseph is understandably ready to spend more time focused on where his team are heading than on reviewing his disappointment at missing out on the All Blacks job.
Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force
Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force
The Highlanders provided a nice pick-me-up for their coach with an entertaining 39-31 win over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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Lowe uses time off for mental reset
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Lowe uses time off for mental reset
Sometimes injuries can be a blessing in disguise.
Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream
Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream
Jamie Joseph wants to crack on with the Highlanders - but says he has not shut the door on his All Blacks dreams.
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
It is not exactly swinging the axe but the Highlanders have changed a third of their starting team to host the Western Force on Saturday.
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Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play
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Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play
Two similar teams - two very different conditions.
Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane
Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane
Brisbane. Nice place to holiday. Lousy place to play rugby.
The other beautiful game
The other beautiful game
Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is tackled during his side’s round three Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night.
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Landers at tough hunting ground
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Landers at tough hunting ground
Jack Taylor was almost looking forward to stepping off the air-conditioned bus and into the muggy Brisbane heat for the captain’s run.
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Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby
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Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby
Jamie Joseph’s future remains unclear but the Highlanders have already elevated one coach into a major national job.
Late tries not enough for spirited Highlanders
Late tries not enough for spirited Highlanders
Eight straight losses to the Chiefs does not sound great but the Highlanders were far from disgraced last night.
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Joining Highlanders’ 50-game club ‘quite cool’
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Joining Highlanders’ 50-game club ‘quite cool’
Highlanders winger Jona Nareki is almost as elusive as coach Jamie Joseph’s secret fishing spot.
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Highlanders to learn from opening win
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Highlanders to learn from opening win
If Jamie Joseph is to be named All Blacks coach, beating the defending Super Rugby champions was not a bad way to begin his final stretch with the Highlanders.
Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty
Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty
Cameron Millar was the man of the hour again as the Highlanders shocked the Crusaders to make the perfect start to the Super Rugby season.