Black Ferns great retiring again
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is hanging up the black jersey — again.
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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 yesterday.
Woodman-Wickliffe says she's ready to retire
Woodman-Wickliffe says she's ready to retire
The greatest of all time is hanging up her black jersey, again.
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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.
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Wilson a Joseph fan for ABs job
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Wilson a Joseph fan for ABs job
He might be on golf duty but Jeff Wilson is always up for some rugby questions.
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Lennox to start at halfback against Reds
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Lennox to start at halfback against Reds
Sometimes it comes down to the bounce of the ball. Or not.
Scott Robertson gets first job since All Blacks axing
Scott Robertson gets first job since All Blacks axing
Scott Robertson will get his shot at redemption against the Springboks.
Another leaves NZ Rugby leadership
Another leaves NZ Rugby leadership
Another New Zealand Rugby heavy hitter is leaving the organisation.
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Team moving in the ‘right direction’: Joseph
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Team moving in the ‘right direction’: Joseph
Here are two interesting questions for Highlanders fans.
Crusaders crushed by Brumbies in Christchurch
Crusaders crushed by Brumbies in Christchurch
The Brumbies have handed defending champions the Crusaders a 50-24 thrashing on Sunday to pick up their first win in Christchurch since 2000.
Ireland thump England for record win at Twickenham
Ireland thump England for record win at Twickenham
Ireland blew England away in a record-breaking 42-21 victory at Twickenham on Saturday to keep alive their slim Six Nations title hopes and end those of their below-par hosts.
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.
Injury mars Hurricanes’ win
Injury mars Hurricanes’ win
An emphatic 52-10 win over Moana Pasifika in Wellington last night came at a cost to the Hurricanes, with first five Brett Cameron stretchered off in the 23th minute.
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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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Tangitau loving being part of a ‘big family down here’
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Tangitau loving being part of a ‘big family down here’
Caleb Tangitau might have a new nickname this season but he hopes to produce plenty of the same magic that made him an instant fan favourite last year.
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Fijian team for Seafarers 7s
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Fijian team for Seafarers 7s
The annual Seafarers 7s tournament has attracted an international entry this year.
Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin
Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin
Dunedin will miss out on Super Rugby Aupiki action for a third straight year.
One change to Highlanders for Chiefs clash
One change to Highlanders for Chiefs clash
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has rewarded his round-one heroes with another opportunity to create an early stir in Super Rugby this week.
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Kidwell delighted with defence
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Kidwell delighted with defence - but he (always) wants better
Highlanders defence coach David Kidwell makes no apologies for demanding even more from his men this week.
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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.