Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders
Highlanders pick Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders
Two of the Highlanders’ most exciting young stars are sidelined but an intriguing third will make his Super Rugby debut on Friday night.
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Holland injury casts pall on Landers win
Holland injury casts pall on Landers win
A potentially serious injury to All Blacks lock Fabian Holland cast a shadow over an improved outing by the Highlanders
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Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody
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Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody
Clarke Dermody says the Highlanders are too busy to take much notice of what the future holds for the big kahuna.
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Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’
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Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’
Ethan de Groot is getting ready for a very big year.
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Landers start to click in second half
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Landers start to click in second half
You can never read too much into preseason.
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Interest in young outside backs
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Interest in young outside backs
Perhaps Ben Smith might have to get used to talking to the media more often.
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Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer
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Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer
Openside flanker, halfback and fullback are the positions of most interest in the first Highlanders team of the year.
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Holland on countdown to series in South Africa
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Holland on countdown to series in South Africa
Fabian Holland ticked off a few countries last year — but one fresh destination looms large in 2026.
ABs lock fends off Razor question
ABs lock fends off Razor question
Fabian Holland might be a rookie All Black but he has learned some veteran craft when it comes to dealing with a tricky question.
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Highlanders' Argentine enforcer 'no dirty player'
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Highlanders' Argentine enforcer 'no dirty player'
There is a glint in Tomas Lavanini’s eye when he points out he has not been sent off in nearly four years.
ABs coaching set-up looks under cosh
ABs coaching set-up looks under cosh
Something is rumbling in the All Blacks and there is an outside chance it could have ramifications for the Highlanders.
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League star enjoying Highlanders role
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About doing it together
He has only been with the Highlanders for a couple of weeks but David Kidwell likes what he sees.
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New board member for Highlanders
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New board member for Highlanders
A new but familiar face has joined the Highlanders board.
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Highlanders tackle fitness testing
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Highlanders tackle fitness testing
Jamie Joseph suggests any of his new or young Highlanders do not need to look far for inspiration.
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First group of Landers gather as city swelters
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First group of Landers gather as city swelters
The Highlanders will today provide further evidence that the rugby season never really ends.
Few surprises in Landers squad
Few surprises in Landers squad
Looks great on paper.
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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?
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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?
The dust has barely settled on a thrilling Otago season — must mean the Highlanders are about to embark on their campaign.
Highlanders well represented
Highlanders well represented
Four Highlanders and a future fifth one have been named in the All Blacks XV squad for their game against the Barbarians in the UK tomorrow.
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Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers
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Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers
Cars have been his business but rugby has been one of his great passions — and being an owner of the Highlanders helped Shane Drummond combine the two.
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Canterbury first five on his way to Highlanders, coach says
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Canterbury first five on his way to Highlanders, coach says
Southern fans might have to turn boos into cheers.