'My moment will come': Aaron Smith showcases goal kicking
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith showcased his goal-kicking skills while on holiday break following the World Cup.
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Highlanders disappointed by actions of convicted Selby-Rickit
Highlanders disappointed by actions of convicted Selby-Rickit
The Highlanders are disappointed by the actions of lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit who was convicted in the Invercargill District Court yesterday, and an employment misconduct process will begin.
Highlander convicted over assault which left victim with broken jaw
Highlander convicted over assault which left victim with broken jaw
Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit has been convicted over an assault which left the victim with a fractured jaw.
Highlanders changes opening for others
Highlanders changes opening for others
The Highlanders may have had plenty of experience leaving, but that does not necessarily lead to a season of woe ahead.
Coach looking to the future as squad takes shape
Coach looking to the future as squad takes shape
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is not looking back. He says everything is being projected forward as his new squad takes shape for next season.
Highlanders signings usher in new era
Highlanders signings usher in new era
The Highlanders have brought in some new talent, raided the Chiefs for some tight forwards and will be looking to some exciting outside backs to score the tries.
New era for Highlanders
New era for Highlanders
There's a batch of new faces in the Highlanders for next year as the Super Rugby franchise starts a new era.
Season of change as long-term players move on
Season of change as long-term players move on
A new era for the Highlanders will begin tonight with the naming of the squad for next season.
Naholo starts new career in style
Naholo starts new career in style
Former Highlanders and All Black winger Waisake Naholo has made a great start to his new career in England.
Seiuli arrives in new home
Seiuli arrives in new home
Otago and Highlanders prop Aki Seiuli has arrived in Glasgow in the latest stage of his career, joining an ever-growing list of Otago players heading offshore.
Highlanders first-five trains with Wales
Highlanders first-five trains with Wales
Wales coach Warren Gatland has recruited his son - Highlanders first-five Bryn Gatland - to help them prepare for their crunch World Cup semi-final with South Africa.
Naholo tried hard but still came up short
Naholo tried hard but still came up short
Waisake Naholo is off to play overseas. It would be fair to say he left with a whimper rather than a bang. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn wonders where and how it all went wrong over the past 12 months...
McKay making good case to be Highlanders fullback
McKay making good case to be Highlanders fullback
Canterbury fullback Josh McKay is making a real play to fill the shoes of the Highlanders co-captain.
Highlanders, Crusaders to meet in pre-season game in Wanaka
Highlanders, Crusaders to meet in pre-season game in Wanaka
The Highlanders will take on the Crusaders in Wanaka early next year.
Highlanders sign partnership agreement with Dynaboars
Highlanders sign partnership agreement with Dynaboars
The Highlanders have partnered up with Japanese Top League club the Mitsubishi Dynaboars.
Collins, Misiloi, Koroi signed
Collins, Misiloi, Koroi signed
Michael Collins has taken a while to become a Highlander.
Bye first up then a home game for Highlanders
Bye first up then a home game for Highlanders
The Highlanders will get a week off at the start and in the middle as Super Rugby kicks off in January next year.
Coaching roles tweaked for Brown's return
Coaching roles tweaked for Brown's return
The Highlanders are confident of having Tony Brown on board for the full season, irrespective of what happens in the All Blacks coaching ranks.
Hemopo looks ahead to Japan venture
Hemopo looks ahead to Japan venture
Highlanders lock Jackson Hemopo says he is disappointed to miss All Black selection but he is moving on to his next chapter.
Bachop's son signs with Highlanders
Bachop's son signs with Highlanders
The son of former All Black and Otago first five Stephen Bachop has signed with the Highlanders.