In the big leagues
In the big leagues
There was a time when the undisputed best sports game series crown was contested by football heavyweights Fifa and Pro Evo, gridiron powerhouse Madden, and peerless basketball title NBA 2K.
Hayden Meikle
Recalling the Highlanders of yesteryear
Recalling the Highlanders of yesteryear
It has been a strange year for many reasons.
Strong showing from Buchanan in Spanish round
Strong showing from Buchanan in Spanish round
Southland flyer Cormac Buchanan has had an exceptional weekend on the world stage.
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The good, bad and ugly of a so-so season
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The good, bad and ugly of a so-so season
One more win than last year — progress, right?
Reds’ loss ends Highlanders’ season
Reds’ loss ends Highlanders’ season
The formula was simple but the co-operation from their Anzac cousins was regrettably incomplete, and the Highlanders will not be appearing in the Super Rugby playoffs this season.
Landers’ tenacious effort in vain
Landers’ tenacious effort in vain
The Highlanders won plenty of admirers for their extraordinary tenacity and spirit, but were still on Death Row last night.
Highlanders fall to Blues despite gutsy showing
Highlanders fall to Blues despite gutsy showing
The Highlanders have won plenty of admirers for their extraordinary tenacity and spirit but they are still on Death Row.
Denver favoured to take out NBA finals
Denver favoured to take out NBA finals
The NBA finals start today. Hayden Meikle has recovered enough from the pain of his Knicks bowing out to offer this quick guide.
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Win would put Highlanders in playoffs
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Win would put Highlanders in playoffs
Will they need a little help from their friends?
Bledisloe luncheon special guests announced
Bledisloe luncheon special guests announced
Two backline greats will be the special guests at a luncheon before Bledisloe Cup test weekend in Dunedin.
Settled Landers still face uphill battle
Settled Landers still face uphill battle
There have been times this year when analysing a Highlanders squad naming has required plenty of time and a couple of extra fingers for the number of changes. Not this week.
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The end is nigh, so it’s time to dust off the crystal ball
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The end is nigh, so it’s time to dust off the crystal ball
The Highlanders’ season is still alive. But - with all due respect - we don't see them winning the Super Rugby Pacific title just yet. Hayden Meikle takes an early look at how the squad might shape up in 2024.
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Fakatava repays faith with loyalty
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Fakatava repays faith with loyalty
Folau Fakatava, Crusader. Just an awful thought. Awful, right?
Recognition of Harmon’s outstanding form
Recognition of Harmon’s outstanding form
Highlanders captain Billy Harmon scooped the major honour at the team’s awards function last night.
Signs Landers making progress
Signs Landers making progress
The Highlanders take no pleasure in seeing players get injured but they are satisfied they have no case to answer for an incident that left a Reds forward with a broken neck.
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Kean foresees better times in 2025, 2026
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Kean foresees better times in 2025, 2026
Peter Kean has kept the faith — and he hopes Highlanders supporters will do the same.
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Loss means Royals miss chance to go second
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Loss means Royals miss chance to go second
The Dunedin City Royals have narrowly missed an opportunity to move up to second in the Southern League.
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Playoff destiny in Landers’ own hands
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Playoff destiny in Landers’ own hands
They know they will have to lift their performance on the field but at least the Highlanders do not need advanced degrees in mathematics this weekend.
Fakatava ‘will leave his own legacy’
Fakatava ‘will leave his own legacy’
Master could not have been happier for apprentice.
Winning farewell for one of ‘The Best’
Winning farewell for one of ‘The Best’
The clock showed 65min when the little fellow in the blue No 9 jersey walked off the field.