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    Whaangas carrying on brotherly tradition

    Sibling sets in the Highlanders over the years have included (clockwise from right): Bryn (left)...

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    Whaangas carrying on brotherly tradition

    Oh, brother.

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    Tough task ahead for coach

    Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava makes a break during the Super Rugby game at Forsyth Barr...

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    Tough task ahead for coach

    Two ugly numbers reveal just how far off the pace the Highlanders are in Super Rugby.

    Highlanders let chances slip as Jordan makes most of his

    Crusaders fullback Will Jordan gets taken down by Highlanders forwards Oliver Haig (left) and TK...

    Highlanders let chances slip as Jordan makes most of his

    The Highlanders’ attacking accuracy was right up there with a blindfolded 5-year-old swinging at a pinata.

    Highlanders struggle against Crusaders

    Will Jordan of the Crusaders is tackled by Oliver Haig and Jona Nareki of the Highlanders while...

    Highlanders struggle as Crusaders too good

    The Highlanders’ attacking accuracy was right up there with a blindfolded five-year-old swinging at a pinata.

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    ‘War’ first, a few laughs second

    Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham prepares to kick during a Super Rugby Pacific game earlier this...

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    ‘War’ first, a few laughs second

    Noah Hotham is looking forward to sharing a drink with lots of his Highlanders mates tomorrow night.

    De Groot ready for battle after unscheduled week off

    New All Black loosehead Ethan de Groot still cannot believe his promotion to the top team. PHOTO:...

    De Groot ready for battle after unscheduled week off

    Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot got an unexpected rest last weekend and has freshened up for his head-to-head battle with Crusaders tighthead Fletcher Newell.

    Sweeping changes to starting XV

    Midfielder Jake Te Hiwi, who will make his first start for the Highlanders this season against...

    Sweeping changes to starting XV

    You can never accuse Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph of not being willing to try new things.

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    Even optimist concedes Landers up against it

    The Highlanders’ season will either spark into life or go down in flames. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Even optimist concedes Landers up against it

    Five games to go — and the Highlanders might need to win four of them if they are to make the playoffs.

    Chiefs dominate Highlanders with second half blitz

    Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs makes a break during tonight's Super Rugby Pacific match against...

    Chiefs dominate Highlanders with second half blitz

    There was no Hamilton miracle for the Highlanders tonight.

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    D-Mac an obstacle in sea of obstacles

    Damian McKenzie. Photo: Getty Images

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    D-Mac an obstacle in sea of obstacles

    All the Highlanders need to do to upset the Chiefs in Hamilton tonight is shut down mercurial first five Damian McKenzie.

    Just two changes for Chiefs clash

    Highlanders lock Mitch Dunshea makes a welcome return. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Just two changes for Chiefs clash

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph isn't looking to reinvent the wheel ahead of a daunting challenge this weekend.

    Debutant helps Highlanders end losing streak

    Tanielu Tele'a of the Highlanders dives towards the tryline to score during tonight's Super Rugby...

    Debutant helps Highlanders end losing streak

    The Highlanders snapped a four-game losing streak with a solid 43-20 win over the Fijian Drua at Forsyth Barr Stadium Saturday night.

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    Chance for Millar to reignite career

    Highlanders first five Cameron Millar gets some advice from former coach Tony Brown ahead of...

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    Chance for Millar to reignite career

    Cameron Millar really has learned how to take a knock this season.

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    Taieri does Highlanders a solid

    Alhambra-Union second five Manueli Rauqeuqe tries to break through Taieri defenders Kasimila...

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    Taieri does Highlanders a solid

    The Highlanders are very happy with Taieri right now.

    Injuries main cause for Highlanders' changes

    Folau Fakatava is one of several players returning for the Highlanders this week. Photo: Getty...

    Injuries main cause for Highlanders' changes

    New and returning faces litter a much-changed Highlanders team to play the Fijian Drua in Dunedin on Saturday night.

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    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.
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