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    Tomasi Cama. File photo: Getty Images

    All Blacks Sevens coach out of tour due to visa issues

    The All Black Sevens side will head to the New York and Vancouver legs of the World Sevens Series without head coach Tomasi Cama.

    Crusaders prop banned for three weeks

    Tamaiti Williams will miss games against the Blues, Highlanders and Moana Pasifika.  Photo: Getty...

    Crusaders prop banned for three weeks

    Crusaders and All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams will serve a three-week suspension after being found guilty of dangerous play during Saturday's win over the Chiefs.

    NZ Rugby's performance boss latest to leave

    Strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill (left) with forward Ardie Savea during training at...

    NZ Rugby's performance boss latest to leave

    Nic Gill's career with the All Blacks included two World Cup triumphs.

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    Hart keen for Joseph to coach All Blacks

    Jamie Joseph. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Hart keen for Joseph to coach All Blacks

    Former All Blacks coach John Hart has endorsed Jamie Joseph to get the big gig.

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    Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play

    Clarke Dermody. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play

    Two similar teams - two very different conditions.

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    Landers set back on heels after fine start

    Highlanders players react after their loss to the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday night....

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    Landers set back on heels after fine start

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph was philosophical about his side’s loss to the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday night.

    Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane

    Ethan de Groot of the Highlanders is tackled during tonight's round three Super Rugby match...

    Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane

    Brisbane. Nice place to holiday. Lousy place to play rugby.

    The other beautiful game

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    The other beautiful game

    Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is tackled during his side’s round three Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night.

    U85kg off to Sri Lanka

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    U85kg off to Sri Lanka

    The New Zealand under-85kg side will head back to Sri Lanka for a two-game tour later this year.

    Black Ferns great retiring again

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, pictured in action for the Black Ferns during their bronze-medal game...

    Black Ferns great retiring again

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is hanging up the black jersey — again.

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    Landers at tough hunting ground

    Highlanders hooker Jack Taylor eyes up Chiefs defender Jahrome Brown during the Super Rugby game...

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    Landers at tough hunting ground

    Jack Taylor was almost looking forward to stepping off the air-conditioned bus and into the muggy Brisbane heat for the captain’s run.

    Woodman-Wickliffe says she's ready to retire

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has again announced she is bowing out of international rugby. Photo:...

    Woodman-Wickliffe says she's ready to retire

    The greatest of all time is hanging up her black jersey, again.

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    Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby

    Kane Jury. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby

    Jamie Joseph’s future remains unclear but the Highlanders have already elevated one coach into a major national job.

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    Wilson a Joseph fan for ABs job

    Jeff Wilson. Photo: Getty Images

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    Wilson a Joseph fan for ABs job

    He might be on golf duty but Jeff Wilson is always up for some rugby questions.

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    Lennox to start at halfback against Reds

    Highlander Adam Lennox looks to pass the ball against the Chiefs last weekend. He'll swap the No...

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    Lennox to start at halfback against Reds

    Sometimes it comes down to the bounce of the ball. Or not.

    Scott Robertson gets first job since All Blacks axing

    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. File photo

    Scott Robertson gets first job since All Blacks axing

    Scott Robertson will get his shot at redemption against the Springboks.

    Another leaves NZ Rugby leadership

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

    Another leaves NZ Rugby leadership

    Another New Zealand Rugby heavy hitter is leaving the organisation.

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    Team moving in the ‘right direction’: Joseph

    Jamie Joseph the next All Blacks coach? Not so fast. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    Team moving in the ‘right direction’: Joseph

    Here are two interesting questions for Highlanders fans.

    Crusaders crushed by Brumbies in Christchurch

    Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific match...

    Crusaders crushed by Brumbies in Christchurch

    The Brumbies have handed defending champions the Crusaders a 50-24 thrashing on Sunday to pick up their first win in Christchurch since 2000.

    Ireland thump England for record win at Twickenham

    Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park makes a break during his side's big win over England at Twickenham...

    Ireland thump England for record win at Twickenham

    Ireland blew England away in a record-breaking 42-21 victory at Twickenham on Saturday to keep alive their slim Six Nations title hopes and end those of their below-par hosts.
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