Highlanders

Fletcher Smith has been good in recent weeks for Waikato. Photo: Getty Images

Tough to find quality No 10

The Highlanders are on the hunt for a third first five-eighth and the Mitre 10 Cup is their hunting range.

Return to NZ on cards for more mature Fekitoa

Malakai Fekitoa is still dreaming of the All Blacks and Highlanders but will have to take a big pay cut to fulfil that ambition.

Highlanders to play 'Tahs in Alexandra

The Highlanders have plenty of Friday night football in store next year. Photo: Getty Images

Highlanders to play 'Tahs in Alexandra

The Highlanders are going to the provinces for their pre-season campaign.

'Fight for your life': Highlander's battle to the top

Shannon Fizell during a 2018 All Black rugby captains run at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in June....

'Fight for your life': Highlander's battle to the top

Shannon Frizell's Tongan mentor has recalled the moment four years ago when he told the rising All Black to "fight for your life", that he had a chance to no longer be "poor".

Highlanders to play first ever game in Alexandra

The Highlanders are playing a pre-season game in Alexandra.

Talented back staying with Highlanders

The Highlanders have tied up the services of utility back Josh McKay for two more years.

Highlanders in search for a first five-eighth

Highlanders in search for a first five-eighth

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger says the side will have to nail its first-choice pivot before next season even kicks off.

Hard to say when Coltman will get a run

Liam Coltman last played for Otago nearly two years ago, and continues not to wear the blue and gold.

Highlanders blessed with band of blindslides

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is not fazed about having a bucketload of All Black blindside flankers in his team.

Tu'inukuafe opts for Blues over Highlanders

The Highlanders have lost another one they never had.

Highlanders sweep aside Cooper rumours

Highlanders sweep aside Cooper rumours

Phew? Bugger? Undecided? Former Australian pivot Quade Cooper will not be joining the Highlanders next season.

Drain to Japan starting to bite Highlanders

Is it time for New Zealand rugby to start doing something about the drain to Japan?

Highlanders quash Quade Cooper rumours

We can all breathe again - former Australian pivot Quade Cooper will not be joining the Highlanders next season.

Highlanders' season simply all right

Highlanders midfield back Tei Walden looks towards the ball while Aaron Smith (left) and Sonny...

Highlanders' season simply all right

The Highlanders’ season ended last Saturday night with a forgettable second half against the Waratahs and a one-week playoff run. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks back at the season.