Discipline could prove costly if kickers remain true to form
Players in tonight's match in Tokyo should be extra careful of giving away penalties as it could be costly.
Rugby
Lienert-Brown keen to build on winning performance
Lienert-Brown keen to build on winning performance
Highlanders prop Daniel Lienert-Brown is happy to say bigger is proving to be better.
Faddes to replace Smith at fullback
Faddes to replace Smith at fullback
Ben Smith's absence has prompted a reshuffle of the Highlanders' backline.
Faddes to fullback in backline reshuffle
Faddes to fullback in backline reshuffle
Matt Faddes will fill the void of Ben Smith in the Highlanders' No15 jersey on Friday.
Is the Highlanders' glass half full or half empty?
Is the Highlanders' glass half full or half empty?
There are two ways to look at the Highlanders position on the Super Rugby table.
Smith to miss game versus Sunwolves
Smith to miss game versus Sunwolves
The Highlanders will be without their talisman for a match shaping as a potential banana skin for the side.
Faddes happy to rediscover the throttle
Faddes happy to rediscover the throttle
Turns out Matt Faddes can still scamper 50m when required.
Hard-working Highlanders score crucial win
Hard-working Highlanders score crucial win
One big shove early in the second half tilted the game the Highlanders' way.
Highlanders lead Blues by 2 at halftime
Highlanders lead Blues by 2 at halftime
A close battle between north and south is brewing at Forsyth Barr Stadium this evening as the Highlanders lead the Blues 7-5 at halftime.
Landers looking for Luke to be like a lucky charm
Landers looking for Luke to be like a lucky charm
Luke "tackle count" Whitelock will be cast in a new role tonight - the closer.
Highlanders' crucial match put in perspective
Highlanders' crucial match put in perspective
The Highlanders are drawing inspiration from an unusual source this week - a comedian.
Highlanders make their mark
Highlanders make their mark
Enjoying an Easter egg hunt at the Dunedin Botanic Garden are (from left) Freddy Ma (7), Highlanders first-five Marty Banks and Lei Wang (5).
Minor changes for clash with Blues
Minor changes for clash with Blues
Just minor changes have been made to the Highlanders' starting team this week for the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy match against the Blues in Dunedin on Saturday night.
Li keen to get ball in his hands
Li keen to get ball in his hands
Highlanders winger Tevita Li looks poised to get a little help on the flank this weekend.
Team needs to take its chances
Team needs to take its chances
Breaking the line is marvellous - but five points would be better.
Staying put easy call for Coltman
Staying put easy call for Coltman
Liam Coltman is a smiler.
Another All Black re-signs with the Highlanders
Another All Black re-signs with the Highlanders
The Highlanders have got a hooker sorted for the next three years.
Lacklustre Highlanders need to show more commitment
Lacklustre Highlanders need to show more commitment
Highlanders midfield back Rob Thompson says players must be honest with each other and demand better of each other.
We will fight together - coach
We will fight together - coach
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger admits his side has entered must-win territory.