Umaga, Barnes and Blair new All Blacks coaches
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has picked his assistants: Tana Umaga, Neil Barnes and Mike Blair, who will join incumbent Jason Ryan.
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Mix of old and new in Hansen’s first squad
Mix of old and new in Hansen’s first squad
Whitney Hansen has introduced some fresh faces in her inaugural squad as the Black Ferns begin a new era under their head coach.
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The beard, the grin, the durability: the cult of ‘Colty’ lives on
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The beard, the grin, the durability: the cult of ‘Colty’ lives on
That grin, that beard, that aw-shucks humility.
Joseph included in Black Ferns squad
Joseph included in Black Ferns squad
Otago halfback Maia Joseph has been included in Whitney Hansen's first Black Ferns squad.
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Loose forward scored most famous try
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Loose forward scored most famous try
Elliot Dixon went on quite the journey.
Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances
Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is calling on his squad to take more responsibility after a hefty loss to the Hurricanes.
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Dynamic No 6 Frizell would be more than welcome back
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Dynamic No 6 Frizell would be more than welcome back
Highlanders fans would not mind seeing this bloke back in the South.
Highlanders get glass of ice-water to the face
Highlanders get glass of ice-water to the face
Call this a healthy dose of reality.
Highlanders blown away by the 'Canes
Highlanders blown away by the 'Canes
Call this a healthy dose of reality.
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Renton ‘rebuilt... and feeling great’
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Renton ‘rebuilt... and feeling great’
Hugh Renton has waited 335 days to pull on a Highlanders jersey again.
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Meeuws’ skillset ideally suited to early Super Rugby
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Meeuws’ skillset ideally suited to early Super Rugby
Here was a nickname that did not really fit the player to whom it was attached.
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Pugnacious, all-action halfback possessed pass like bullet
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Pugnacious, all-action halfback possessed pass like bullet
You often heard a series of similar descriptive terms about Byron Kelleher.
Suspension for Pulu
Suspension for Pulu
Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle in the game against the Blues at Eden Park.
Argentina wants to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Argentina wants to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Argentina is launching a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in South America for the first time in 2035, the Argentine Rugby Union says.
Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders
Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders
The Highlanders have a Hugh-ge addition to their team this week.
Kneebone set piece coach
Kneebone set piece coach
Simon Kneebone has been appointed Black Ferns assistant coach, rounding out the team’s coaching staff as they prepare for a big season ahead.
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Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa
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Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa
Fabian Holland has never met the new All Blacks coach but is hoping to take a trip to South Africa with him later this year.
The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai
The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai
Jim certainly provides a difference.
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The embodiment of a Highlanders man
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The embodiment of a Highlanders man
Ash Dixon was in many ways the ultimate symbol of the modern Highlanders man.
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Team know they need to be better
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Team know they need to be better
Ben Smith says nobody is more critical of the Highlanders than themselves.