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The original, mercurial Jimmy, for whom rugby was a ‘saviour’
He was christened Quinton James Cowan, but he gained immortality for the Highlanders and Southland under an old-school name that fit his style perfectly.
Southlander to make a big step up
Southlander to make a big step up
An unexpected new face will be pitched into battle as the Highlanders attempt to rescue their season tomorrow night.
Otago v Stags to start season
Otago v Stags to start season
Stag Day will set the tone for Otago’s hunt to go one better in the NPC this season.
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Getting into the weeds of the grass roots
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Getting into the weeds of the grass roots
No grandstands.
Shearer makes big leap to start for Highlanders
Shearer makes big leap to start at halfback for Highlanders
An unexpected new face will be pitched into battle as the Highlanders attempt to rescue their season on Friday night.
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And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon
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And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon
Adam Thomson was always a bit different.
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Otago union in clover — for now
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Otago union in clover — for now
Success is always good for the bottom line.
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Lock on Landers injury list
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Lock on Landers injury list
Another rising Highlanders star is set for an extended period on the sidelines.
Olsen-Baker re-signs
Olsen-Baker re-signs
Black Ferns No 8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker has re-signed with Matatu for Super Rugby Aupiki.
Umaga, Barnes and Blair new All Blacks coaches
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.
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.