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The man with the golden touch
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The man with the golden touch
Goldie.
Highlanders
Highlanders confirm return of Shannon Frizell
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
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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
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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
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Captain made huge contribution to golden era
Welcome to the House of Taine.
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Dominant Hawks scrum key to victory
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Dominant Hawks scrum key to victory
Who needs wingers when you have props like Saula Ma’u?
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Fan favourite: the one and only Josh Kronfeld
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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
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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
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Highlanders’ try-scoring machine
You can hear it now.
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Redefined the role of a tighthead prop
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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’
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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.