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    Ethan de Groot of the Highlanders is tackled during tonight's round three Super Rugby match...

    Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane

    Brisbane. Nice place to holiday. Lousy place to play rugby.

    The other beautiful game

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    The other beautiful game

    Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is tackled during his side’s round three Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night.

    U85kg off to Sri Lanka

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    U85kg off to Sri Lanka

    The New Zealand under-85kg side will head back to Sri Lanka for a two-game tour later this year.

    Black Ferns great retiring again

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, pictured in action for the Black Ferns during their bronze-medal game...

    Black Ferns great retiring again

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is hanging up the black jersey — again.

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    Landers at tough hunting ground

    Highlanders hooker Jack Taylor eyes up Chiefs defender Jahrome Brown during the Super Rugby game...

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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.

    Woodman-Wickliffe says she's ready to retire

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has again announced she is bowing out of international rugby. Photo:...

    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

    Kane Jury. Photo: New Zealand 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

    Jeff Wilson. Photo: Getty Images

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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

    Highlander Adam Lennox looks to pass the ball against the Chiefs last weekend. He'll swap the No...

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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

    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. File photo

    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

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

    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

    Jamie Joseph the next All Blacks coach? Not so fast. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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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

    Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific match...

    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's Jamison Gibson-Park makes a break during his side's big win over England 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

    Cameron Millar of the Highlanders charges forward during tonight's Super Rugby match against the...

    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

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    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’

    Highlanders winger Jona Nareki tries to chip and chase past Crusaders defender Sevu Reece during...

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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’

    Caleb Tangitau hopes to stay smiling for the Highlanders all season. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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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

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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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

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    Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin

    Dunedin will miss out on Super Rugby Aupiki action for a third straight year.
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