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RugbyJuly 14

Blues confirm Millar signing

The Blues finally made it official yesterday.
Blues confirm Millar signing
Blues confirm Millar signing
RugbyJuly 14

Cameron Millar joins the Blues

The Blues have confirmed talented Otago first-five Cameron Millar will join the club on a two-year contract ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Cameron Millar joins the Blues
Cameron Millar joins the Blues
RugbyJuly 9

Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise

A rising prop and a popular southern lad once seen as the future in the Highlanders No 10 jersey have been farewelled by the club.
Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise
Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise
RugbyJuly 2

Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders

Otago have teamed up with the Highlanders to secure a back-up first five in an otherwise predictable squad for the 2026 NPC season.
Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders
Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders
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RugbyJune 4

Dermody’s long watch at an end

Clarke Dermody might be heading overseas, but the popular assistant coach and former head coach of the Highlanders has a legacy that is secure. 
Dermody’s long watch at an end
Dermody’s long watch at an end
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RugbyMay 26

Another season fails to deliver

There endeth the season.
Another season fails to deliver
Another season fails to deliver
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RugbyMay 25

Dead certs, maybes and probably nots

The Highlanders’ season is over, and attention naturally turns to how the squad will look in 2027.
Dead certs, maybes and probably nots
Dead certs, maybes and probably nots
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RugbyMay 22

End is near for still ‘upbeat’ Landers

There is a game to be played tonight but it is hard to escape the feeling the Highlanders are ready to start looking much further into the future.
End is near for still ‘upbeat’ Landers
End is near for still ‘upbeat’ Landers
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RugbyMay 22

Tangitau was heading for ABs: Joseph

Jamie Joseph has no doubt Caleb Tangitau would have been trading a blue jersey for a black one.
Tangitau was heading for ABs: Joseph
Tangitau was heading for ABs: Joseph
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RugbyMay 21

Checking out the home stretch

Super Rugby Pacific is in the home stretch. The Highlanders have only one game left before their bye in the final round. Can they make the playoffs?
Checking out the home stretch
Checking out the home stretch
RugbyMay 20

De Groot named MVP

Ethan de Groot is a man of his word.
De Groot named MVP
De Groot named MVP
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RugbyMay 20

Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

One of the great Highlanders stalwarts is heading to Ireland.
Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland
Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland
RugbyMay 20

Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders

Jona Nareki will be the man in the middle again for the Highlanders this weekend.
Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders
Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders
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RugbyMay 18

Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

Highlanders assistant coach Ben Smith feels for his blockbusting winger whose bid for higher honours this season has cruelly been cut short by injury.
Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith
Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith
RugbyMay 17

Highlanders’ star winger out for up to nine months

It is the news no Highlanders - or All Blacks - fan wants to hear.
Highlanders’ star winger out for up to nine months
Highlanders’ star winger out for up to nine months
RugbyMay 15

Chiefs all but dash Landers playoff hopes

The Highlanders will be seeing yellow.
Chiefs all but dash Landers playoff hopes
Chiefs all but dash Landers playoff hopes
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RugbyMay 14

‘Fighting for our season’

Nothing has changed for Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.
‘Fighting for our season’
‘Fighting for our season’
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RugbyMay 13

Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards

The Highlanders are hoping for a repeat of the first 40 minutes against the Waratahs last weekend.
Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards
Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards
RugbyMay 12

Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’

Highlanders assistant coach Clarke Dermody gave a diplomatic answer when asked what he thought about Jona Nareki receiving a two-week ban.
Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’
Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’
RugbyMay 12

Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle

Highlanders winger Jona Nareki has been suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle.
Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle
Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle
RugbyMay 10

Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph felt his side cracked the code for 40 minutes.
Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough
Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough
RugbyMay 9

Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed win

Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau ran amok in the first half to help set up a 31-26 win against the NSW Waratahs at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium. 
Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed win
Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed win
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RugbyMay 8

Nareki excited about ‘feeding the speed’

Jona Nareki suddenly finds himself on trial 50-odd games into his Highlanders’ career.
Nareki excited about ‘feeding the speed’
Nareki excited about ‘feeding the speed’
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RugbyMay 7

Prospects bleak but we live in hope

Sports writer Adrian Seconi runs the numbers on the Highlanders’ playoff prospects with a little help from AI.
Prospects bleak but we live in hope
Prospects bleak but we live in hope
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RugbyMay 6

Nareki at centre for Waratahs clash

The Highlanders have made an intriguing change in the midfield.
Nareki at centre for Waratahs clash
Nareki at centre for Waratahs clash