Highlanders beaten in rain by Crusaders
If the weather stays as awful as it has been, stick the mortgage on the Crusaders.
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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.
Injury made Dixon think about future
Injury made Dixon think about future
The temptation to go overseas is always there, Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon says, but a serious injury earlier in the season made him realise what is important to him.
Naholo staying on but Fekitoa signs with Toulon
Naholo staying on but Fekitoa signs with Toulon
One leaves in the morning and one stays in the afternoon.
Team to travel today
Team to travel today
The Highlanders will be forced to travel to Christchurch this morning after the wet weather scuttled plans to leave yesterday afternoon.
Faster side to adapt could be winner
Faster side to adapt could be winner
This is when the cream rises to the top.
Fekitoa confirms Toulon move
Fekitoa confirms Toulon move
Malakai Fekitoa is officially heading to Toulon.
Diagnosis of ear problem ‘massive relief’
Diagnosis of ear problem ‘massive relief’
Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith says it was a massive relief to know he was not suffering a concussion problem.
Highlanders’ chances dim: data
Highlanders’ Super Rugby title chances dim, data says
The lamp has shone a light on some very disappointing news.
Brown heavy on forwards for big battle
Brown heavy on forwards for big battle
The Highlanders are expecting nothing less than a bruising battle against the Crusaders in Christchurch tomorrow night.
Hansen hopes Fekitoa will stay
Fekitoa off to Toulon?
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is hoping Malakai Fekitoa does not leave New Zealand to play club rugby in Europe but will support the midfield back if he decides to make the move.
Smiths return for playoff match
Smiths return for playoff match
The Highlanders welcome back Ben and Aaron Smith for their Super Rugby quarterfinal.
McLeod not looking on game as his last
McLeod not looking on game as his last
It could be the last game for Scott McLeod, but the Highlanders' assistant coach is not taking that approach.
Drawn series a 'weird feeling'
Drawn series a 'weird feeling'
Winners are grinners, losers are also-rans, so what does a draw bring?
Landers convoy planned
Landers convoy planned
Let's get ourselves a convoy.
Highlanders should be confident
Highlanders should be confident
Former All Black and Highlander Jeff Wilson believes the Highlanders should go into this Saturday's quarterfinal against the Crusaders with plenty of confidence.
It's about delivering now: MacDonald
It's about delivering now: MacDonald
Facing the Highlanders yet again is something to get excited about, Crusaders assistant coach Leon MacDonald says.
Fifth southern derby - and it's do or die
Fifth southern derby - and it's do or die
The Highlanders and the Crusaders must be getting sick of the sight of each other.
Super Rugby playoffs revealed
Super Rugby playoffs revealed
There will be a New Zealand derby in the first week of the Super Rugby playoffs after the Lions secured top seeding with a victory overnight.
Crusaders preferred opponent— Brown
Crusaders preferred opponent— Brown
Highlanders coach Tony Brown wants a rematch with the Crusaders.