Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
It is not exactly swinging the axe but the Highlanders have changed a third of their starting team to host the Western Force on Saturday.
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Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play
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Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play
Two similar teams - two very different conditions.
Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane
Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane
Brisbane. Nice place to holiday. Lousy place to play rugby.
The other beautiful game
The other beautiful game
Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is tackled during his side’s round three Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night.
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Landers at tough hunting ground
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Landers at tough hunting ground
Jack Taylor was almost looking forward to stepping off the air-conditioned bus and into the muggy Brisbane heat for the captain’s run.
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Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby
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Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby
Jamie Joseph’s future remains unclear but the Highlanders have already elevated one coach into a major national job.
Late tries not enough for spirited Highlanders
Late tries not enough for spirited Highlanders
Eight straight losses to the Chiefs does not sound great but the Highlanders were far from disgraced last night.
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Joining Highlanders’ 50-game club ‘quite cool’
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Joining Highlanders’ 50-game club ‘quite cool’
Highlanders winger Jona Nareki is almost as elusive as coach Jamie Joseph’s secret fishing spot.
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Highlanders to learn from opening win
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Highlanders to learn from opening win
If Jamie Joseph is to be named All Blacks coach, beating the defending Super Rugby champions was not a bad way to begin his final stretch with the Highlanders.
Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty
Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty
Cameron Millar was the man of the hour again as the Highlanders shocked the Crusaders to make the perfect start to the Super Rugby season.
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Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match
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Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match
Timoci Tavatavanawai could be forgiven for feeling a little frazzled today.
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ABs coach a matter of wait and see
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ABs coach a matter of wait and see
Keep speculating, Highlanders fans.
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.
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.