Playing for 'special' Highlanders easy decision for Banks
Playing for 'special' Highlanders easy decision for Banks
In the end it was a no-brainer for Marty Banks - come back home and play for a team he loves.
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Marty Banks back for the Highlanders
Marty Banks back for the Highlanders
The legend of Marty Banks is set to get another chapter in the South after the first-five was this morning named in next year's Highlanders.
Only real question over Landers is at No10
Only real question over Landers is at No10
The Highlanders squad for the 2019 season will be named today and it is probably the most predictable Highlanders squad of all.
Ben Smith heading to France - reports
Ben Smith heading to France - reports
Ben Smith is the latest All Black heading overseas, according to reports out of France.
Time for Smith to cash in on career?
Time for Ben Smith to cash in on career?
No one could begrudge Ben Smith signing off his time in New Zealand after the World Cup, writes NZME's Liam Napier.
Nasi Manu to undergo chemotherapy
Former Highlanders captain to undergo chemotherapy
Former Highlanders captain Nasi Manu will undergo chemotherapy after it's been revealed he has a form of urological cancer.
Lomax named in NZ squad to take to Japan
Lomax named in NZ squad to take to Japan
It has been a rapid rise up the ranks for Highlanders prop Tyrel Lomax.
Hunt reveals message from Hansen
Hunt reveals message from Hansen
Emergency test candidate Dillon Hunt has revealed what the All Blacks told him to work on and the Highlander believes he has achieved a pass mark.
Runaway win nets Otago playoff spot
Runaway win nets Otago playoff spot
Otago went out on the prowl last night and came away with five competition points and a place in the post season.
Home crowds keep Highlanders happy
Home crowds keep Highlanders happy
The Highlanders - the most popular team in the land - have confirmed they will play all their home games in the region next year.
Pleasants-Tate latest casualty
Pleasants-Tate latest casualty among Highlanders front-rowers
The front-row stocks have taken a hit for the Highlanders and the side will be out looking for reinforcements.
Tough to find quality No 10
Tough to find quality No 10
The Highlanders are on the hunt for a third first five-eighth and the Mitre 10 Cup is their hunting range.
Return to NZ on cards for more mature Fekitoa
Return to NZ on cards for more mature Fekitoa
Malakai Fekitoa is still dreaming of the All Blacks and Highlanders but will have to take a big pay cut to fulfil that ambition.
Highlanders to play 'Tahs in Alexandra
Highlanders to play 'Tahs in Alexandra
The Highlanders are going to the provinces for their pre-season campaign.
'Fight for your life': Highlander's battle to the top
'Fight for your life': Highlander's battle to the top
Shannon Frizell's Tongan mentor has recalled the moment four years ago when he told the rising All Black to "fight for your life", that he had a chance to no longer be "poor".
Highlanders to play first ever game in Alexandra
Highlanders to play first ever game in Alexandra
The Highlanders are playing a pre-season game in Alexandra.
Talented back staying with Highlanders
Talented back staying with Highlanders
The Highlanders have tied up the services of utility back Josh McKay for two more years.
Highlanders in search for a first five-eighth
Highlanders in search for a first five-eighth
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger says the side will have to nail its first-choice pivot before next season even kicks off.
Hard to say when Coltman will get a run
Hard to say when Coltman will get a run
Liam Coltman last played for Otago nearly two years ago, and continues not to wear the blue and gold.
Highlanders blessed with band of blindslides
Highlanders blessed with band of blindslides
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is not fazed about having a bucketload of All Black blindside flankers in his team.