Highlanders

De Groot ready for battle after unscheduled week off

New All Black loosehead Ethan de Groot still cannot believe his promotion to the top team. PHOTO:...

De Groot ready for battle after unscheduled week off

Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot got an unexpected rest last weekend and has freshened up for his head-to-head battle with Crusaders tighthead Fletcher Newell.

Sweeping changes to starting XV

Midfielder Jake Te Hiwi, who will make his first start for the Highlanders this season against...

Sweeping changes to starting XV

You can never accuse Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph of not being willing to try new things.

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Even optimist concedes Landers up against it

The Highlanders’ season will either spark into life or go down in flames. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Even optimist concedes Landers up against it

Five games to go — and the Highlanders might need to win four of them if they are to make the playoffs.

Chiefs dominate Highlanders with second half blitz

Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs makes a break during tonight's Super Rugby Pacific match against...

Chiefs dominate Highlanders with second half blitz

There was no Hamilton miracle for the Highlanders tonight.

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D-Mac an obstacle in sea of obstacles

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D-Mac an obstacle in sea of obstacles

All the Highlanders need to do to upset the Chiefs in Hamilton tonight is shut down mercurial first five Damian McKenzie.

Just two changes for Chiefs clash

Highlanders lock Mitch Dunshea makes a welcome return. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Just two changes for Chiefs clash

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph isn't looking to reinvent the wheel ahead of a daunting challenge this weekend.

Debutant helps Highlanders end losing streak

Tanielu Tele'a of the Highlanders dives towards the tryline to score during tonight's Super Rugby...

Debutant helps Highlanders end losing streak

The Highlanders snapped a four-game losing streak with a solid 43-20 win over the Fijian Drua at Forsyth Barr Stadium Saturday night.

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Chance for Millar to reignite career

Highlanders first five Cameron Millar gets some advice from former coach Tony Brown ahead of...

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Chance for Millar to reignite career

Cameron Millar really has learned how to take a knock this season.

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Taieri does Highlanders a solid

Alhambra-Union second five Manueli Rauqeuqe tries to break through Taieri defenders Kasimila...

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Taieri does Highlanders a solid

The Highlanders are very happy with Taieri right now.

Injuries main cause for Highlanders' changes

Folau Fakatava is one of several players returning for the Highlanders this week. Photo: Getty...

Injuries main cause for Highlanders' changes

New and returning faces litter a much-changed Highlanders team to play the Fijian Drua in Dunedin on Saturday night.

ODT Landers Chat: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

We catch up with Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (RTK) who makes his comeback for Highlanders this weekend after six months off with a serious neck injury.

Red-carded Highlander out for two games

Highlanders No 8 Sean Withy (centre) in action against the Force in Perth last Saturday. Photo:...

Red-carded Highlander out for two games

Highlanders loose forward Sean Withy will miss at least the next two Super Rugby Pacific games after being red-carded in Perth.

Withy’s fate still unknown

Highlanders loose forward Sean Withy will have to wait a little longer to find out whether he will cop a further sanction.

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Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens back, eyeing Landers

Taieri fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens offloads the ball during his team’s Dunedin...

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Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens back, eyeing Landers

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is ready for the good times to roll again.

Toothless Highlanders plunge to fourth straight loss

Thomas Umaga-Jensen of the Highlanders runs the ball during the round eight Super Rugby Pacific...

Toothless Highlanders plunge to fourth straight loss

Four straight losses have left the Highlanders floundering in the lower reaches of the Super Rugby Pacific table.

Highlanders’ season at pivotal point

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has backed his men to get back on track. Photo: Getty Images

Highlanders’ season at pivotal point

"Consistency" is one keyword for the Highlanders tonight.

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Crunch points for crunch game

Highlanders loose forward Veveni Lasaqa fires out a pass during the game against the Brumbies in...

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Crunch points for crunch game

The Highlanders really need to get their season back on track with victory over the Force in Perth tomorrow night. Hayden Meikle looks at four key match-ups where the game could be won or lost.