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    ODT Landers Chat: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

    ODT Landers Chat: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

    We catch up with Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (RTK) who makes his comeback for Highlanders this weekend after six months off with a serious neck injury.

    Red-carded Highlander out for two games

    Highlanders No 8 Sean Withy (centre) in action against the Force in Perth last Saturday. Photo:...

    Red-carded Highlander out for two games

    Highlanders loose forward Sean Withy will miss at least the next two Super Rugby Pacific games after being red-carded in Perth.

    Withy’s fate still unknown

    Withy’s fate still unknown

    Highlanders loose forward Sean Withy will have to wait a little longer to find out whether he will cop a further sanction.

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    Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens back, eyeing Landers

    Taieri fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens offloads the ball during his team’s Dunedin...

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    Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens back, eyeing Landers

    Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is ready for the good times to roll again.

    Toothless Highlanders plunge to fourth straight loss

    Thomas Umaga-Jensen of the Highlanders runs the ball during the round eight Super Rugby Pacific...

    Toothless Highlanders plunge to fourth straight loss

    Four straight losses have left the Highlanders floundering in the lower reaches of the Super Rugby Pacific table.

    Highlanders’ season at pivotal point

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has backed his men to get back on track. Photo: Getty Images

    Highlanders’ season at pivotal point

    "Consistency" is one keyword for the Highlanders tonight.

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    Crunch points for crunch game

    Highlanders loose forward Veveni Lasaqa fires out a pass during the game against the Brumbies in...

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    Crunch points for crunch game

    The Highlanders really need to get their season back on track with victory over the Force in Perth tomorrow night. Hayden Meikle looks at four key match-ups where the game could be won or lost.

    Little change for Landers as coach keeps faith

    Nathan Hastie is the No 1 halfback for the Highlanders. Photo: Getty Images

    Little change for Landers as coach keeps faith

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has kept the faith as he seeks to get his team back on track in Perth this weekend.

    Landers working on getting final execution right

    Landers working on getting final execution right

    Do not expect to see the Highlanders dropping their lips any time soon.

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    Coach ‘proud’ after tight Landers loss

    Highlanders’ Caleb Tangitau charges during the match against the Brumbies, in Canberra, on Friday...

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    Coach ‘proud’ after tight Landers loss

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is "pretty proud" of his team despite having to digest a third consecutive loss.

    Highlanders out-gunned by Brumbies in Canberra

    Caleb Tangitau of the Highlanders during tonight's Super Rugby Pacific match against the ACT...

    Highlanders out-gunned by Brumbies in Canberra

    Caleb Tangitau confirmed his status as a rising star of Super Rugby but it was not enough to stop the Highlanders slipping to a third straight loss tonight.

    Clawing away

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    Clawing away

    Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau tackles the Brumbies’ David Feliuai during the round-seven Super Rugby Pacific match in Canberra last night.

    Scrum deficits disappoint

    Jamie Joseph. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Scrum deficits disappoint

    Jamie Joseph feels the Highlanders should be "really brassed off" about their loss to the Reds at home on Saturday.

    Landers’ excellent start falls apart

    The Highlanders’ Tanielu Tele’a scores a try while tackled by Harry Wilson of the Queensland Reds...

    Landers’ excellent start falls apart

    There were again no home comforts for the Highlanders as they slipped to a 29-23 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.

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    Under-20 Highlanders wrap up fifth place

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

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    Under-20 Highlanders wrap up fifth place

    Watch for some of these babies to become proper Highlanders before too long.

    Highlanders take a step backwards with loss to Reds

    Harry Wilson of the Reds is tackled during today's Super Rugby Pacific match against the...

    Highlanders take a step backwards with loss to Reds

    There were again no home comforts for the Highlanders as they slipped to a 29-23 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday.

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    Hurley intent on proving he’s the real deal

    Finn Hurley celebrates after scoring a try during the Super Rugby Pacific match between the...

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    Hurley intent on proving he’s the real deal

    Golden Boy knows you are not defined by a single performance on the field.

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    De Groot wants no red faces

    Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot, in the team’s one-off Hulk jersey, looks for options during the...

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    De Groot wants no red faces

    Ethan de Groot does not particularly want to feel embarrassed again.

    Umaga-Jensen, Hurley return to backline

    Highlanders fullback Finn Hurley races away to score one of his two tries against the Blues at...

    Umaga-Jensen, Hurley return to backline

    Talented midfielder Thomas Umaga-Jensen and rising star Finn Hurley return to the Highlanders’ backline for their home game against the Reds on Saturday.

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    Win puts Baby Landers into 5th-6th playoff

    Highlanders hooker Shaun Kempton. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Win puts Baby Landers into 5th-6th playoff

    The Highlanders burst into life in the second half to charge to a commanding 40-12 win over Moana Pasifika at the Super Rugby under-20 tournament in Taupo yesterday.
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