Hard-working Highlanders fall short
Courage can only go so far. The Highlanders defended like men possessed and had one hand on the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman trophy when playing the Blues in the final in Auckland. But it wasn't to be.
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Highlanders behind at half-time
Highlanders behind at half-time
The Blues hold a narrow lead over the Highlanders at half-time in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final at Eden Park.
Tornado causing transport disruptions ahead of Super Rugby final
Tornado causing transport disruptions ahead of Super Rugby final
East and South Auckland rugby fans heading to Eden Park tonight are being advised to avoid using trains due to damage caused by this morning's tornado.
Black in, Robinson out
Black in, Robinson out
Otere Black will play, Tom Robinson will not.
Unchanged line-up on the cards
Unchanged line-up on the cards
No changes — pending a final test.
Highlanders make another final
Strange competition but Highlanders make another final
For once, the Crusaders did not break Highlanders fans’ hearts.
Other results enough for Highlanders
Other results enough for Highlanders
Into the final and off to Auckland.
Highlanders make final after Crusaders fall short
Highlanders make final after Crusaders fall short
After the final whistle blew in the Crusaders match against the Rebels in Sydney tonight, you wouldn't have known the side won 52-26 judging by their body language.
Plenty of motivation for Highlanders
Plenty of motivation for Highlanders
Pride, bonus points, swansongs for players — the motivation to win for the Highlanders tonight is plentiful.
Smith returns in strong line-up to meet Brumbies
Smith returns in strong line-up to meet Brumbies
The bonus point has certainly come up in conversation.
With final in sight, Highlanders hope to continue streak
With final in sight, Highlanders hope to continue streak
The Highlanders have announced its lineup for the final round of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition as it vies for a spot in the finals.
Usual close result simply not enough
Usual close result simply not enough
There is nothing to pick between the Highlanders and the Brumbies as the visiting side looks to keep its final dreams alive.
Highlanders not getting ahead of themselves
Highlanders not getting ahead of themselves
The Highlanders are not going to go straight to bonus-point mode in their must-win match against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday night.
Dixon ‘stoked’ by Highlanders’ performance
Dixon ‘stoked’ by Highlanders’ performance
Tackling never made it to the top of the agenda until halftime.
Five from five may not suffice
Five from five may not suffice
The Highlanders could potentially win all five round-robin games but still miss out on a place in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final.
Super Rugby transtasman: How the finalists will be found in final round
Super Rugby transtasman: How the finalists will be found in final round
The Highlanders have stormed back into contention for the Sky Super Rugby transtasman competition, with a spot in the final in their sights.
Highlanders run rampant over Waratahs
Highlanders run rampant over Waratahs
The Highlanders beat the Waratahs 59-23 at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight to remain unbeaten in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman.
Hammington relishing rare starting chance
Hammington relishing rare starting chance
For once Kayne Hammington will not have to perform some sort of theatrical warmup on the sideline just to catch the coach’s attention.
Frizell out for up to six weeks
Frizell out for up to six weeks
The Highlanders only had two current All Blacks going into the season. Tomorrow they will have none.
Speight’s sponsorship of team prompts complaint
Speight’s sponsorship of team prompts complaint
Advertising associated with the Speight’s brewery sponsorship of the Highlanders Super Rugby team is socially irresponsible and promotes alcohol to minors, a complaint to the Advertising Standards...