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    Highlanders centre Jonah Lowe looks for an opportunity while Timoci Tavatavanawai and Cameron...

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    Highlanders to learn from opening win

    If Jamie Joseph is to be named All Blacks coach, beating the defending Super Rugby champions was not a bad way to begin his final stretch with the Highlanders.

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    Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty

    Cameron Millar was the man of the hour again as the Highlanders shocked the Crusaders to make the perfect start to the Super Rugby season.

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    Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match

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    Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match

    Timoci Tavatavanawai could be forgiven for feeling a little frazzled today.

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    ABs coach a matter of wait and see

    Jamie Joseph. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    ABs coach a matter of wait and see

    Keep speculating, Highlanders fans.

    Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders

    Lucas Casey has been named at No 8 for the Highlanders' opening game of the season.  PHOTO: NZ...

    Highlanders pick Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders

    Two of the Highlanders’ most exciting young stars are sidelined but an intriguing third will make his Super Rugby debut on Friday night.

    Holland injury casts pall on Landers win

    Holland injury casts pall on Landers win

    A potentially serious injury to All Blacks lock Fabian Holland cast a shadow over an improved outing by the Highlanders

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland towers over the Super Rugby Pacific trophy and Moana Pasifika...

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Clarke Dermody says the Highlanders are too busy to take much notice of what the future holds for the big kahuna.

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

    Ethan de Groot is getting ready for a very big year.

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    Landers start to click in second half

    Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer moves the ball during his team’s preseason game against the...

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    Landers start to click in second half

    You can never read too much into preseason.

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    Interest in young outside backs

    Jamie Joseph keeps a close eye on Highlanders training. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    Interest in young outside backs

    Perhaps Ben Smith might have to get used to talking to the media more often.

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    Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

    Will Stodart. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

    Openside flanker, halfback and fullback are the positions of most interest in the first Highlanders team of the year.

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    Holland on countdown to series in South Africa

    Fabian Holland prepares to be lifted by Highlanders team-mates Angus Ta’avao (left) and TK Howden...

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    Holland on countdown to series in South Africa

    Fabian Holland ticked off a few countries last year — but one fresh destination looms large in 2026.

    ABs lock fends off Razor question

    Fabian Holland. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    ABs lock fends off Razor question

    Fabian Holland might be a rookie All Black but he has learned some veteran craft when it comes to dealing with a tricky question.

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    Highlanders' Argentine enforcer 'no dirty player'

    Tomas Lavanini warms up for Highlanders training in front of fellow forward Josh Bartlett. PHOTO:...

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    Highlanders' Argentine enforcer 'no dirty player'

    There is a glint in Tomas Lavanini’s eye when he points out he has not been sent off in nearly four years.

    ABs coaching set-up looks under cosh

    Jamie Joseph. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    ABs coaching set-up looks under cosh

    Something is rumbling in the All Blacks and there is an outside chance it could have ramifications for the Highlanders.

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    League star enjoying Highlanders role

    David Kidwell oversees a Highlanders training session at Logan Park. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    About doing it together

    He has only been with the Highlanders for a couple of weeks but David Kidwell likes what he sees.

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    New board member for Highlanders

    Rowena Davenport. Photo: supplied

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    New board member for Highlanders

    A new but familiar face has joined the Highlanders board.

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    Highlanders tackle fitness testing

    Veteran Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao shows the strain of fitness testing at Logan Park...

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    Highlanders tackle fitness testing

    Jamie Joseph suggests any of his new or young Highlanders do not need to look far for inspiration.

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    First group of Landers gather as city swelters

    Tomas Lavanini. Photo: file

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    First group of Landers gather as city swelters

    The Highlanders will today provide further evidence that the rugby season never really ends.

    Few surprises in Landers squad

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    Few surprises in Landers squad

    Looks great on paper.
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