Rugby

Individual flair, style sacrificed for structure in today’s game

There have been plenty of murmurings sideline . Highlanders coach Tony Brown said last week the game was in a sad place. We all walk down memory lane with rose-tinted glasses but the game of rugby...

Dramatic erosion of player base of major concern to Kirton, new group

Dramatic erosion of player base of major concern to Kirton, new group

It is a game which has given Earle Kirton so much.

Decision to stay an easy one — Smith

‘‘I feel really good in my body and mind about keeping playing rugby and I wouldn’t want to do it...

Decision to stay an easy one — Smith

He is older and wiser. Stronger and fitter.

Haka reflects ‘strength, intelligence’ of Kai Tahu peoples

The Highlanders perform the Hautoa Kia Toa haka at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin last Friday...

Haka reflects ‘strength, intelligence’ of Kai Tahu peoples

The new Highlanders haka, performed by the side last Friday night in its opening game of the season, represents the strength and intelligence of the people of the region.

Smith to remain with Highlanders until 2023

The Highlanders have back-up plans if the Australian teams cannot enter New Zealand for Super...

Smith to remain with Highlanders until 2023

Aaron Smith has signed with the Highlanders for another two years.

Highlanders move on to Chiefs

Highlanders move on to Chiefs

The Highlanders have played a game this season, and last year played a game in front of no-one which is going to help them as they face off against the Chiefs this Friday night.

Debut a dream for Garden-Bachop

Connor Garden-Bachop runs away from the Crusaders defence on Friday night at Forsyth Barr Stadium...

Debut a dream for Garden-Bachop

Connor Garden-Bachop fulfilled a childhood dream when he starred for the Highlanders last Friday night.

Wales down England in controversial clash

Wales' Kieran Hardy scores their third try. Photo: Reuters

Wales down England in controversial clash

Wales remained on course for the most unlikely of Six Nations Grand Slams after they beat an indisciplined England 40-24 in a controversial match in Cardiff.

Blues too good for Hurricanes

The Blues' Mark Telea makes a break against the Hurricanes. Photo: Getty Images

Blues too good for Hurricanes

If you were gathering evidence that the Blues could be the real deal in 2021, their 31-16 season-opening victory over the Hurricanes would make a strong start to the prosecution's case.

Crusaders 'pushing letter of the law': Tony Brown

Highlanders coach Tony Brown has accused the Crusaders of pushing "the letter of the law" after his team lost to the reigning champions in Friday's Super Rugby Aotearoa opener.

Lung-busting return for nervous Squire

Lung-busting return for nervous Squire

Back after two years away and Liam Squire admitted it was great to get out on the field.

Highlanders try but Crusaders too strong

Highlanders winger Connor Garden-Bachop, on debut, lunges to score a try during their opening...

Highlanders try but Crusaders too strong

Same old ruthless Crusaders.

Stags sign Alaimalo

Highlanders outside back Solomon Alaimalo has signed with the Southland Stags for the 2021 Season.

Strong start for Crusaders

Crusader Cody Taylor celebrates an early try against the Highlanders. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Strong start for Crusaders

The Crusaders have made an emphatic start to the Super Rugby Aotearoa season, with a 26-13 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Veteran lock keen to get stuck in

Highlanders lock Bryn Evans gets in some lineout practice at a training run at Forsyth Barr...

Veteran lock keen to get stuck in

Bryn Evans has gone from one melting pot to another.

Home sweet home for Hurricanes

Home sweet home for Hurricanes

The Hurricanes will make a rare start at home when they take on the Blues in Wellington tomorrow.

Year’s achievements please Dixon

Highlanders hooker Ash Dixon in training at the Edgar Centre earlier this week. Photo: Gregor...

Year’s achievements please Dixon

For most, 2020 was a year to forget.

Highlanders a team made over — again

Highlanders a team made over — again

The Highlanders were a new breed last year. They are a new breed again this year.

Absence of Perenara may hinder Hurricanes

Hurricanes lock Jordie Barrett is caught in the tackle by Shannon Frizell of the Highlanders in a...

Absence of Perenara may hinder Hurricanes

The Crusaders will again start as favourites for Super Rugby Aotearoa which starts tomorrow, while the Hurricanes have plenty of muscle but may be weak in a couple of areas.

Representative players to miss end of club season

The premier club season will start on April 10 and finish on July 31, knocking out the Otago representative players from the business end of the season.

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