Rugby: Dagg looking to brush up, step up
Rugby: Dagg looking to brush up, step up
Highlanders fullback Israel Dagg has been impressive on the field but says it is off the field where he needs to brush up his game.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Stormers captain a likely absentee
Rugby: Stormers captain a likely absentee
Stormers captain Jean de Villiers is almost certainly out of Friday night's match against the Highlanders at Carisbrook.
Rugby: Hoping not to be disappointed again
Rugby: Hoping not to be disappointed again
Highlanders chief executive Richard Reid is hoping for a good crowd for Friday night's match against the Stormers, but says Dunedin crowds so far this season have been reasonably disappointing.
Rugby: Randell to join Mourie in launch of ticket sales
Rugby: Randell to join Mourie in launch of ticket sales
Former Otago, Highlanders and All Black captain Taine Randell will be at this Friday's launch of public ticket sales for the Carisbrook test.
Rugby: Tall order for Highlanders to make semis
Rugby: Tall order for Highlanders to make semis
The Highlanders have four games left in this year's Super 14 and coach Glenn Moore still believes his side can make the semifinals.
Front-row battle lacking edge: Mackintosh
Front-row battle lacking edge: Mackintosh
Most Highlanders fans will be glad the Blues' first-choice front row is not able to front tonight, but the big southern man in the engine room thinks differently.
Rugby: Nightmare for the Highlanders
Rugby: Nightmare for the Highlanders
It was a nightmare of the highest order for the Highlanders at Eden Park last night.
Rugby: Cowan sending off 'harsh'
Rugby: Cowan sending off 'harsh'
Highlanders coach Glenn Moore considered the sending-off of captain Jimmy Cowan in last night's Super 14 clash against the Blues at Eden Park a bit harsh, while Cowan himself thought his first connection was below Jimmy Gopperth's shoulder.
Snooker: Classy line-up for classic
Snooker: Classy line-up for classic
Seven of the country's top 10 players are competing in the Whitestone Classic tournament in Oamaru this weekend.
'Malicious' ruck results in 130 stitches
'Malicious' ruck results in 130 stitches
Luke Wilson wants the player who rucked him, leading to 130 stitches in his left leg, banned from rugby for life, while his mother considers the rucking an assault and is considering legal action.
Rugby: Berquist relishing second opportunity
Rugby: Berquist relishing second opportunity
Mathew Berquist is enjoying his second spell with the Highlanders more than the first.
Golf: Lee joins the big league with multimillion-dollar pro deal
Golf: Lee joins the big league with multimillion-dollar pro deal
Danny Lee has gone from pauper to prince.
Rugby: Injuries hit Blues, especially up front
Rugby: Injuries hit Blues, especially up front
All Black lock Ali Williams is out of Friday night's crucial match against the Highlanders while All Black prop Tony Woodcock is also doubtful, as the Blues continue to struggle with injury problems.
Rugby: Highlanders show signs of rust but grind out victory
Rugby: Highlanders show signs of rust but grind out victory
Pretty it was not but, when all is said and done, it was a win.
Rugby: Team shows maturity in win: Shoemark
Rugby: Team shows maturity in win: Shoemark
Highlanders vice-captain Jason Shoemark says the side knew it did not play well on Saturday night but to come away with a win showed a new maturity in the team.
Rugby: Highlanders not taking Reds lightly
Rugby: Highlanders not taking Reds lightly
The momentum is with the home team, the Reds are battered and bruised and the last time the sides met at the same venue the Highlanders won the match easily.
Rugby: Highlanders on right road: Hansen
Rugby: Highlanders on right road: Hansen
All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen says the Highlanders are making good progress and are playing well, but New Zealand teams are feeling the effects of the player drain.
Rugby: Witt has no fear of the unknown
Rugby: Witt has no fear of the unknown
Michael Witt has only just landed in his new surrounds, but he is already doing what he is paid to do.
Rugby: Russell looking for more from Highlanders' backs
Rugby: Russell looking for more from Highlanders' backs
Highlanders assistant coach Peter Russell has given his backline a pass mark but says there is always room for improvement.
Rugby: Rapid rise and rise of Thomson continues
Rugby: Rapid rise and rise of Thomson continues
As the Highlanders start the second half of their season, rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to star loose forward Adam Thomson about his deeds on the field.