O'Connor finds new home with Crusaders
James O'Connor signing with the Crusaders was perhaps the most unlikely move of the Super Rugby off-season - but the Aussie's feeling right at home.
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A trip down memory lane
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A trip down memory lane with Joseph’s 2011 Highlanders
It's 14 years since Jamie Joseph first coached the Highlanders in a Super Rugby game. Hayden Meikle takes a quick look at the starting XV from that 2011 night.
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Promising start but Landers need to improve
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Promising start but Landers need to improve
Promising might need to turn into polished if the Highlanders are going to mark their first appearance at home with an upset victory this weekend.
Heartbreak for Highlanders on opening night
Heartbreak for Highlanders on opening night
It was an unhappy Valentine’s Day for the Highlanders as they suffered a heartbreaking last-minute loss in a wild opening Super Rugby Pacific game against the Waratahs in Sydney tonight.
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Joseph 2.0 needs time to flourish
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Joseph 2.0 needs time to flourish
It took Jamie Joseph 1597 days to lead the Highlanders to glory in his first stint as coach.
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Co-captain steps up in new role
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Co-captain steps up in new role
Timoci Tavatavanawai would play prop if he was asked.
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The Kiwi threats north of the Waitaki
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The Kiwi threats north of the Waitaki
There is a strong likelihood a New Zealand team will be hoisting the silverware at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Joseph springs a a couple of surprises
Joseph springs a a couple of surprises
Sean Withy is relishing having first crack at the No 7 jersey for the Highlanders this season.
Surprise inside back combo for Highlanders
Surprise inside back combo for Highlanders
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has sprung a couple of surprises for the opening game of the season.
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Taking a look across the Ditch and beyond
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Taking a look across the Ditch and beyond
Last year, we joked about Super Rugby starting too early.
NZ Rugby sues INEOS over alleged sponsorship breach
NZ Rugby sues INEOS over alleged sponsorship breach
New Zealand Rugby is "left with no option" but to launch legal action against global company INEOS over what it says is a sponsorship agreement breach.
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Ben Smith pleased with shape of Highlanders
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Ben Smith pleased with shape of Highlanders
Highlanders assistant coach Ben Smith is not one to get carried away, but he feels his team is tracking quite nicely.
Highlanders muscle way to win over Crusaders
Highlanders muscle way to win over Crusaders
The Highlanders came roaring home to swamp the Crusaders 29-24 in the Super Rugby preseason game in Invercargill this afternoon.
Watch: Highlanders take on Crusaders
Watch: Highlanders take on Crusaders
The Highlanders are taking on the Crusaders in a preseason game in Invercargill today.
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De Groot vows to bounce back after ‘wee whoopsie’
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De Groot vows to bounce back after ‘wee whoopsie’
Ethan de Groot has spoken publicly for the first time about the ‘‘wee whoopsie’’ that derailed his All Blacks season.
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De Groot wants more Highlanders in black
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De Groot wants more Highlanders in black
There are two phrases you almost inevitably hear when Ethan de Groot’s name is mentioned.
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Highlanders enjoying ‘brilliant’ facilities
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Highlanders enjoying ‘brilliant’ facilities
The Highlanders finally feel like they have a proper home.
Brown back briefly with Highlanders
Brown back briefly with Highlanders
This is turning into quite the Highlanders reunion. Former coach Tony Brown has rejoined his old team.
Strong Highlanders team for Crusaders clash
Joseph names team for Crusaders preseason clash
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has named a strong starting XV for their preseason game against the Crusaders in Invercargill on Thursday.
ODT Landers Chat: Josh Bartlett
ODT Landers Chat: Josh Bartlett
Welcome back to Landers Chat for 2025.