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    Scrappy Highlanders overcome Moana Pasifika for crucial win

    A bloodied Cam Millar looks to make a break against Moana Pasifika in Christchurch. Photo: Getty...

    Scrappy Highlanders overcome Moana Pasifika for crucial win

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    With Christchurch humming for Super Round, the Highlanders have declared themselves the perfect hosts for its next edition.

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    Big weekend for Highlanders arrives

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    Big weekend for Highlanders arrives

    This could hardly be a bigger weekend for the Highlanders.

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    Speed key part of Lennox’s game

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    Speed key part of Lennox’s game

    Highlanders halfback Adam Lennox realised at a young age that he was unlikely to be a behemoth so he had better learn how to scamper quickly around the rugby field.

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    Star winger scratched, but on the mend

    Caleb Tangitau. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Star winger scratched, but on the mend

    Star Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau is recovering well from his nasty head knock but will not get to break fresh ground this weekend.

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    ‘Encouraging’ signs despite defeat for Highlanders

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    ‘Encouraging’ signs despite defeat for Highlanders

    Highlanders assistant coach Clarke Dermody enjoyed plenty about the game against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday night.

    Thrilling comeback not enough for Highlanders

    Adam Lennox dives over to score a try for the Highlanders against the Blues at Eden Park. Photo:...

    Thrilling comeback not enough for Highlanders

    The Highlanders have an exciting new halfback option and the best loosehead prop in Super Rugby. But they do not have the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy.

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    Mr Reliable wants hands on trophy

    Highlanders flanker Sean Withy steps past Chiefs defender Tupou Vaa'i during a Super Rugby game...

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    Mr Reliable wants hands on trophy

    Sean Withy is a calm sort of chap who earns as much praise for his coolness under pressure as his skills around the rugby field.

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    Joseph ‘really, really keen’ to retain young first five

    Cameron Millar

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    Joseph ‘really, really keen’ to retain young first five

    Jamie Joseph hopes Cameron Millar will still be a Highlanders man next year.

    Joseph rings changes for Blues clash

    Flanker Sean Withy should be primed for a big performance. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Joseph rings changes for Blues clash

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his side for a formidable challenge on Friday night.

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    ‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly

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

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    ‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly for Highlanders: Joseph

    You can debate the yellow card, but it is the little things that are proving costly for the Highlanders, coach Jamie Joseph says.

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    Shearer raring to play Brumbies

    Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer puts in a clearing kick during his Super Rugby debut against...

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    Shearer raring to play Brumbies

    Nic Shearer grew up dreaming of playing for the team that shall not be named but he is a proud Stag-Lander now.

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    The not-so-dark art of picking the 30 greatest Highlanders

    Jeff Wilson interviews fellow Highlanders great Aaron Smith.

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    The not-so-dark art of picking the 30 greatest Highlanders

    Ranking players in any sport is an art — not a science.

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    Highlanders’ golden ‘Nugget’ rightful No 1

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    Highlanders’ golden ‘Nugget’ rightful No 1

    Aaron Smith is No 1 - few can argue the halfback they called ‘‘Nugget’’ doesn't deserve his spot as our greatest Highlander.

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    ‘Ben From Accounts’ far from ordinary

    Highlander Ben Smith looks to dodge the Chiefs’ defence during a Super 15 match at Forsyth Barr...

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    ‘Ben From Accounts’ far from ordinary

    What more can you say about the great Ben Smith?

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    The man with the golden touch

    Wilson scores a try during his last season for the Highlanders. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    The man with the golden touch

    Goldie.

    Highlanders confirm return of Shannon Frizell

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    Highlanders confirm return of Shannon Frizell

    Shannon Frizell will be back with the Highlanders in 2027.

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    Calm pivot was fearless tackler, hard runner, deadly goal kicker

    Tony Brown in full flight during what was expected to be his last game for the Highlanders in...

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    Calm pivot was fearless tackler, hard runner, deadly goal kicker

    Good luck finding out much about Tony Brown as a player when you google him.

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    Rampaging rake part of Landers’ finest front row

    Anton Oliver grapples with a team-mate at a Highlanders training session. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Rampaging rake part of Landers’ finest front row

    A recurring theme in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series is that many of the players have had a touch of difference about them.

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    Captain made huge contribution to golden era

    Taine Randell crosses for a try in 2003, his final season with the Highlanders. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Captain made huge contribution to golden era

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