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Jury is in: relishing pathways role

Kane Jury is ready to tackle the challenges of his new job with New Zealand Rugby. PHOTO: GERARD...

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Teacher in Jury relishing pathways role

Kane Jury has a big task ahead of him. He has been appointed men’s national pathways head coach for NZ Rugby, a job that includes coaching the under-20 and secondary schools teams.

Umaga dubs All Black assistant coaching talk as 'speculation'

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga. Photo: Getty Images

Umaga dubs All Black assistant coaching talk as 'speculation'

The speculation surrounding his All Blacks appointment became so overwhelming, Tana Umaga had to turn off his phone.

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From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend

Highlanders lock Tom Franklin tries to slip past Chiefs first five Aaron Cruden during a game in...

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From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend

Former Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn, as he so often did, had a lovely line to describe the latest entrant in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series.

Canes lock off to France

Canes lock off to France

Hurricanes lock Isaia Walker-Leawere will join French club Benetton Treviso after the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Lavanini to make long-awaited Highlanders debut

The Puma is ready to roar.

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Prince of midfielders who could do it all

Pita Alatini sets off for a run for the Highlanders in a game against the Brumbies at Carisbrook...

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Prince of midfielders who could do it all

There were times when it seemed as if Pita Alatini flew slightly under the radar in a Highlanders team crammed with star All Blacks, cult heroes and beloved entertainers.

Two Heartland teams to get crack at prized Ranfurly Shield

Two Heartland teams to get crack at prized Ranfurly Shield

Will the Old Golds spoil the party?

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Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot

Nick Evans tries to dish an offload between Hurricanes defenders Andrew Hore (left) and Sireli...

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Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot

They called him Snapper for his great love of fishing.

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Tangitau rising to challenge

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Tangitau rising to challenge

Caleb Tangitau is in his happy place.

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Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie

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Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie

The Force is with Nathan Hastie.

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‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’

Brendan Laney on his way to scoring one of his two tries against the Bulls at Carisbrook in 2001....

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‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’

This bloke is No 29 in the Otago Daily Times’ 30 Greatest Highlanders series but he would be No 1 if we ranked the team’s greatest nicknames.

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Joseph proud of grit Highlanders showed

Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau charges through the Western Force defence in their Super Rugby...

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Joseph proud of grit Highlanders showed

Jamie Joseph is understandably ready to spend more time focused on where his team are heading than on reviewing his disappointment at missing out on the All Blacks job.