Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin
Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin
Dunedin will miss out on Super Rugby Aupiki action for a third straight year.
Rugby
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.
Obituary: Grant Batty, rugby player
Obituary: Grant Batty, rugby player
Diminutive winger Grant Batty was an All Blacks star of the 1970s, as much for his dynamic rugby skills as for his stature.
Super Rugby Pacific: Rusty starts and Miracle moments
Super Rugby Pacific: Rusty starts and Miracle moments
One moment summed up the Blues' night against the Chiefs, and it happened before the game had even kicked off.
Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty
Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty
Cameron Millar was the man of the hour again as the Highlanders shocked the Crusaders to make the perfect start to the Super Rugby season.
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Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match
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Plenty to ponder for 'Jim' ahead of milestone match
Timoci Tavatavanawai could be forgiven for feeling a little frazzled today.
Plenty of challenges ahead for Highlanders
Plenty of challenges ahead for Highlanders
Hayden Meikle considers five big questions ahead of the Highlanders’ season opener tonight.
Super development competition confirmed
Super development competition confirmed
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed details of a structured Super Rugby development competition.
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‘Massive’ year ahead of Super Rugby debut
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‘Massive’ year ahead of Super Rugby debut
Lucas Casey might be the pride of Kerikeri but he can expect support from all corners when he makes his Super Rugby debut tonight.
Brazier calls time on superb career
Brazier calls time on superb career
Former Otago star Kelly Brazier is hanging up the boots.
Brazier retires to focus on coaching
Brazier retires to focus on coaching
Black Ferns and Otago great Kelly Brazier has played her last international game.
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Chiefs, Crusaders looking dangerous
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Chiefs, Crusaders looking dangerous
There is again a strong likelihood a New Zealand team will be hoisting the silverware at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
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ABs coach a matter of wait and see
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ABs coach a matter of wait and see
Keep speculating, Highlanders fans.
Star lock Holland to miss entire Highlanders season
Star lock Holland to miss entire Highlanders season
The Highlanders have delivered the awful news none of their fans wanted to hear.
Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders
Highlanders pick Casey to start at No 8 against Crusaders
Two of the Highlanders’ most exciting young stars are sidelined but an intriguing third will make his Super Rugby debut on Friday night.
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Third as good as it gets for Aussie, Pacific teams
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Third as good as it gets for Aussie, Pacific teams
And so it begins.
Highlander's death due to natural causes
Highlander Connor Garden-Bachop died of natural causes: Coroner
Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died suddenly of natural causes, a coroner has found.
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Good and bad news for Highlanders
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Good and bad news for Highlanders
There is good news — and there is bad news.