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    Caleb Tangitau leaves the field injured during the round 14 Super Rugby match between Chiefs and...

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    Tangitau was heading for ABs: Joseph

    Jamie Joseph has no doubt Caleb Tangitau would have been trading a blue jersey for a black one.

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    End is near for still ‘upbeat’ Landers

    No 8 Hugh Renton makes just a third start of the season for the Highlanders against the...

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    End is near for still ‘upbeat’ Landers

    There is a game to be played tonight but it is hard to escape the feeling the Highlanders are ready to start looking much further into the future.

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    Checking out the home stretch

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    Checking out the home stretch

    Super Rugby Pacific is in the home stretch. The Highlanders have only one game left before their bye in the final round. Can they make the playoffs?

    De Groot named MVP

    Ethan de Groot looking on earlier this month. Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images

    De Groot named MVP

    Ethan de Groot is a man of his word.

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    Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

    Clarke Dermody. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

    One of the great Highlanders stalwarts is heading to Ireland.

    Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders

    Jona Nareki's back after a one-week suspension. Photo: Getty Images

    Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders

    Jona Nareki will be the man in the middle again for the Highlanders this weekend.

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    Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

    Caleb Tangitau in action earlier this month. Photo: Joe Allison/Getty Images

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    Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

    Highlanders assistant coach Ben Smith feels for his blockbusting winger whose bid for higher honours this season has cruelly been cut short by injury.

    Highlanders’ star winger out for up to nine months

    Caleb Tangitau. Photo: Getty Images

    Highlanders’ star winger out for up to nine months

    It is the news no Highlanders - or All Blacks - fan wants to hear.

    Chiefs all but dash Landers playoff hopes

    Lucas Casey, of the Highlanders, is tackled by Damian McKenzie, of the Chiefs, as Tupou Vaa’i...

    Chiefs all but dash Landers playoff hopes

    The Highlanders will be seeing yellow.

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    ‘Fighting for our season’

    Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens in action during a training session at Logan...

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    ‘Fighting for our season’

    Nothing has changed for Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

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    Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards

    Highlanders loose forward Veveni Lasaqa scores during his team’s round four Super Rugby match...

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    Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards

    The Highlanders are hoping for a repeat of the first 40 minutes against the Waratahs last weekend.

    Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’

    Jona Nareki. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’

    Highlanders assistant coach Clarke Dermody gave a diplomatic answer when asked what he thought about Jona Nareki receiving a two-week ban.

    Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle

    Jona Nareki looks to pass to Highlanders teammate Timoci Tavatavanawai during the Waratahs match...

    Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle

    Highlanders winger Jona Nareki has been suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle.

    Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough

    Jonah Lowe of the Highlanders scores during his side’s Super Rugby match against the NSW Waratahs...

    Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph felt his side cracked the code for 40 minutes.

    Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed win

    Caleb Tangitau of the Highlanders evades Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the NSW Waratahs during their...

    Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed win

    Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau ran amok in the first half to help set up a 31-26 win against the NSW Waratahs at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium. 

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    Nareki excited about ‘feeding the speed’

    Newly-minted Highlanders centre Jona Nareki looks for a way through the heavy traffic during a...

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    Nareki excited about ‘feeding the speed’

    Jona Nareki suddenly finds himself on trial 50-odd games into his Highlanders’ career.

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    Prospects bleak but we live in hope

    Highlanders replacement prop Daniel Lienert-Brown sums up his side’s mood after their loss to the...

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    Prospects bleak but we live in hope

    Sports writer Adrian Seconi runs the numbers on the Highlanders’ playoff prospects with a little help from AI.

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    Nareki at centre for Waratahs clash

    Jona Nareki on the run for the Highlanders during their loss to the Brumbies at Forsyth Barr...

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    Nareki at centre for Waratahs clash

    The Highlanders have made an intriguing change in the midfield.

    Electric winger back for Highlanders' final home game

    Caleb Tangitau of Highlanders charges through the defence during the round four Super Rugby match...

    Electric winger back for Highlanders' final home game

    Gamebreaking winger Caleb Tangitau returns from injury as the Highlanders face the Waratahs in a must-win clash in Dunedin.

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    Kidwell and co not looking past next game

    David Kidwell. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Kidwell and co not looking past next game

    The Highlanders are not looking past Saturday’s home game against the Waratahs.
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