Lavanini set to bolster second row
The Highlanders have bolstered their locking stocks with the signing of seasoned Argentinian forward Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Highlanders sign young trio
Highlanders sign young trio
The Highlanders are young - and they just got younger.
Landers sign veteran Ta’avao
Landers sign veteran Ta’avao to bolster propping stocks
Do not play down the signing of a veteran prop.
Kidwell joining Highlanders setup
Kidwell joining Highlanders setup
Former Kiwi David Kidwell will join the Highlanders as an assistant coach on a two-year deal.
When they were kings
When they were kings
The All Blacks are dominating the southern rugby community's attention this week but it should not be forgotten that today is a special anniversary. It is 10 years since the Highlanders claimed...
Highlanders trio picked to play for Māori ABs
Highlanders trio picked to play for Māori ABs
Three Highlanders have been named in the Māori All Blacks squad for a short international campaign.
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Several Landers at training camp
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Several Landers at training camp
A bunch of Highlanders are getting an early look at how Scott Robertson intends to operate in his second season with the All Blacks.
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Joseph looking at the positives
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Joseph looking at the positives
That was probably not how Jamie Joseph imagined his first season back as Highlanders head coach would pan out.
Loosies Howden, Lasaqa extend Landers contracts
Loosies Howden, Lasaqa extend Landers contracts
Two more Highlanders have made the call to stay with the club.
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‘Building something very special’
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‘Building something very special’
Highlanders boss Roger Clark would rather not have a wooden spoon on display in his office but he believes they are building "something very special".
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Only way is up for last-place Landers
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Only way is up for last-place Landers
Dig a little deeper into the Highlanders’ dismal season and you can find some glimmers of hope.
Unwanted utensil for Highlanders
Unwanted utensil for Highlanders
It was a night of lasts.
Night of lasts for the Landers
Night of lasts for the Landers
It was a night of lasts - last game, last place. And last match for Sam Gilbert in the Highlanders colours.
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Superfan buoyed by players’ visit
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Superfan buoyed by players’ visit
While it may be difficult to prove otherwise, Dennis McBride reckons he is the Highlanders’ No1 fan.
Highlanders hang on to star backs
Highlanders hang on to star backs
The Highlanders have re-signed some star power out wide.
Millar to start in Highlanders' last game of the season
Millar to start in Highlanders' last game of the season
The Highlanders have resisted the urge to experiment at the end of the season.
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Selection for ABs next for star No 12?
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Selection for ABs next for star No 12?
How do you stop a wine barrel which is rolling down a hill?
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Gentle giant to play 50th game
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Gentle giant to play 50th game
We all might have to revisit our preconceptions about tighthead props.
Filimone in for Nareki only change
Filimone in for Nareki only change
The Highlanders are mostly sticking with the same crew for tomorrow night’s game against the Crusaders.
Battling Landers pipped at the death
Battling Landers pipped at the death
Cam Roigard broke Highlanders hearts as the Hurricanes left it until the last second to steal a 24-20 win in a Super Rugby Pacific stunner in Wellington.