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Seeking to get the ‘spark’ back
There is talk about a response.
Highlanders
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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.
Southlander to make a big step up
Southlander to make a big step up
An unexpected new face will be pitched into battle as the Highlanders attempt to rescue their season tomorrow night.
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And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon
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And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon
Adam Thomson was always a bit different.
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Lock on Landers injury list
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Lock on Landers injury list
Another rising Highlanders star is set for an extended period on the sidelines.
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The beard, the grin, the durability: the cult of ‘Colty’ lives on
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The beard, the grin, the durability: the cult of ‘Colty’ lives on
That grin, that beard, that aw-shucks humility.
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Loose forward scored most famous try
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Loose forward scored most famous try
Elliot Dixon went on quite the journey.
Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances
Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is calling on his squad to take more responsibility after a hefty loss to the Hurricanes.
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Dynamic No 6 Frizell would be more than welcome back
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Dynamic No 6 Frizell would be more than welcome back
Highlanders fans would not mind seeing this bloke back in the South.
Highlanders get glass of ice-water to the face
Highlanders get glass of ice-water to the face
Call this a healthy dose of reality.
Highlanders blown away by the 'Canes
Highlanders blown away by the 'Canes
Call this a healthy dose of reality.
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Renton ‘rebuilt... and feeling great’
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Renton ‘rebuilt... and feeling great’
Hugh Renton has waited 335 days to pull on a Highlanders jersey again.
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Meeuws’ skillset ideally suited to early Super Rugby
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Meeuws’ skillset ideally suited to early Super Rugby
Here was a nickname that did not really fit the player to whom it was attached.
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Pugnacious, all-action halfback possessed pass like bullet
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Pugnacious, all-action halfback possessed pass like bullet
You often heard a series of similar descriptive terms about Byron Kelleher.
Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders
Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders
The Highlanders have a Hugh-ge addition to their team this week.
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Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa
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Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa
Fabian Holland has never met the new All Blacks coach but is hoping to take a trip to South Africa with him later this year.
The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai
The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai
Jim certainly provides a difference.
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The embodiment of a Highlanders man
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The embodiment of a Highlanders man
Ash Dixon was in many ways the ultimate symbol of the modern Highlanders man.
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Team know they need to be better
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Team know they need to be better
Ben Smith says nobody is more critical of the Highlanders than themselves.