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    Fan favourite: the one and only Josh Kronfeld

    Highlanders flanker Josh Kronfeld fends off Stormers defender Gus Theron during a Super Rugby...

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    Fan favourite: the one and only Josh Kronfeld

    The Highlanders have had their share of cult heroes through the years.

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    Star Highlanders fullback ruled out for six weeks

    Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens celebrates a try against the Hurricanes...

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    Star Highlanders fullback ruled out for six weeks

    Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens and the Highlanders did not get the Easter news they wanted.

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    Highlanders’ try-scoring machine

    Waisake Naholo runs in another try for the Highlanders. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Highlanders’ try-scoring machine

    You can hear it now.

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    Redefined the role of a tighthead prop

    Carl Hayman trains with the Highlanders in 2006. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Redefined the role of a tighthead prop

    Carl Hayman was a unique man.

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    Landers' mid-term report: Must do better

    Co-captain and centre Timoci Tavatavanawai has been the main man for the Highlanders this season.

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    Highlanders' mid-term report: Must do better

    The Highlanders have had their moments, but will need to be better in the second half of their season. Hayden Meikle offers this mid-term report.

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    Point-scoring machine developed into superb game manager

    Lima Sopoaga lines up another kick for the Highlanders in one of his final games in 2018. PHOTO:...

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    Point-scoring machine developed into superb game manager

    Records are made to be broken — that is how the saying goes.

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    Smith proud of side’s work

    Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer, on debut, has team-mate Caleb Tangitau in support as he tries...

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    Smith proud of side’s work

    Ben Smith hopes his team can power on to more success in the second half of the season.

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    Tongan tornado takes his place

    Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa is braced for action during a game against the Crusaders at...

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    Tongan tornado takes his place

    There is absolutely an alternate world in which Malakai Fekitoa is still playing for the Highlanders.

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    Indispensable Manu found his calling in the South

    Highlanders No 8 and co-captain Nasi Manu celebrates with the Super Rugby trophy in 2015. PHOTO:...

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    Indispensable Manu found his calling in the South

    Nacho, Nacho Man. I want to be a Nacho Man.

    Tangitau, Shearer shine for Highlanders

    The Highlanders celebrate Caleb Tangitau's try against Moana Pasifika. Photo: Getty Images

    Tangitau, Shearer shine for Highlanders

    Caleb Tangitau is an established star and the Highlanders might have unearthed another one after a bizarre Super Rugby game tonight.

    De Groot, Tavatavanawai pull out late for Highlanders

    Timoci Tavatavanawai will play no part in tonight's clash with Moana Pasifika. Photo: Gregor...

    De Groot, Tavatavanawai pull out late for Highlanders

    The Highlanders have made two late changes to their team for tonight’s game against Moana Pasifika.

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    Seeking to get the ‘spark’ back

    Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens celebrates after scoring the opening try in...

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    Seeking to get the ‘spark’ back

    There is talk about a response.

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    Hoeft an old-school prop who demanded respect

    Highlanders prop Carl Hoeft runs into Brumbies first five Stephen Larkham during a game at...

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    Hoeft an old-school prop who demanded respect

    Carl Hoeft was the most self-effacing man you could meet and was not in the habit of talking himself up a lot.

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    The original, mercurial Jimmy, for whom rugby was a ‘saviour’

    Jimmy Cowan was a warrior halfback for the Highlanders. Photo: Getty Images

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    The original, mercurial Jimmy, for whom rugby was a ‘saviour’

    He was christened Quinton James Cowan, but he gained immortality for the Highlanders and Southland under an old-school name that fit his style perfectly.

    Southlander to make a big step up

    Nic Shearer. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    Southlander to make a big step up

    An unexpected new face will be pitched into battle as the Highlanders attempt to rescue their season tomorrow night.

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    And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon

    Highlanders flanker Adam Thomson throws himself at the Waratahs defence during a Super Rugby game...

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    And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon

    Adam Thomson was always a bit different.

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    Lock on Landers injury list

    Josh Tengblad. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Lock on Landers injury list

    Another rising Highlanders star is set for an extended period on the sidelines.

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    The beard, the grin, the durability: the cult of ‘Colty’ lives on

    Liam Coltman takes on the Bulls at Forsyth Barr Stadium in 2019. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    The beard, the grin, the durability: the cult of ‘Colty’ lives on

    That grin, that beard, that aw-shucks humility.

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    Loose forward scored most famous try

    Elliot Dixon scores a try for the Highlanders during their game against the Crusaders in 2018....

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    Loose forward scored most famous try

    Elliot Dixon went on quite the journey.

    Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances

    Jamie Joseph at Highlanders training in January. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is calling on his squad to take more responsibility after a hefty loss to the Hurricanes.
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