More heartbreak for Highlanders as Waratahs steal a late win
More heartbreak for Highlanders as Waratahs steal a late win
A promising comeback turned into late heartbreak for the Highlanders as they stumbled in Sydney tonight.
Hayden Meikle
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‘Special year’ extra motivation for Kurow
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‘Special year’ extra motivation for Kurow
Kurow has 125 reasons to hope the stars align in its bid for a historic threepeat in the Citizens Shield.
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Highlanders need win to atone
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Highlanders need win to atone
Some call it a statement game. Others refer to the need to make a response. Either way, the goal is pretty simple for the Highlanders tonight.
Much-changed Landers prepare for a showdown
Much-changed Landers prepare for a showdown
There appear to be both rewards and warnings in the Highlanders team named to play the Waratahs in Sydney tomorrow night.
Dermody rings the changes for Waratahs clash
Dermody rings the changes for Waratahs clash
Highlanders coach Clarke Dermody has made a bunch of changes for the game against the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night.
Culture round motivating Makalio
Culture round motivating Makalio
Andrew Makalio does not have a smile on his face.
Highlanders address failings before crucial clash
Highlanders address failings before crucial clash
You will not find the Highlanders hiding behind any smokescreens this week.
Not the lucky country for Highlanders
Not the lucky country for Highlanders
Australia is apparently a more welcoming place for Kiwis following a rejig of citizenship laws but the lucky country did the Highlanders no favours on Saturday night.
Little time to dwell on loss as Waratahs loom
Little time to dwell on loss as Waratahs loom
Some heavy cavalry will head to Sydney as the Highlanders seek to avoid another three-game losing streak.
Highlanders struggle in frustrating loss against Force
Highlanders struggle in frustrating loss against Force
Australia is apparently a more welcoming place for Kiwis following a rejig of citizenship laws but the lucky country did the Highlanders no favours on Saturday night.
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Southern dominate in sweeping third round comeback
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Southern dominate in sweeping third round comeback
Southern eventually made the most of its dominance up front to run away from University in the third round of the Dunedin premier club competition at Bathgate Park this afternoon.
Much riding on Highlanders’ Perth game
Much riding on Highlanders’ Perth game
Each of the 14 games in a Super Rugby season carries a relative level of importance but tonight’s clash in Perth really could say a lot about the Highlanders.
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Banner relevant but also history
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Banner relevant but also history
Beware the swooping magpie with a target on its back.
Rookie No 9 given shot in starting XV
Rookie No 9 given shot in starting XV
They call him "Whisky" and there will be plenty of Highlanders fans hoping James Arscott hits the spot this weekend.
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Draw, injury woes take toll but playoffs in Highlanders’ reach
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Draw, injury woes take toll but playoffs in Highlanders’ reach
Seven games down, seven to go. The Highlanders are in a playoff spot right now but will they still be there at the end of the regular season? Hayden Meikle assesses the situation at the halfway point of their Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
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Hunt ready to lead Highlanders
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Hunt ready to lead Highlanders
Highlanders first five Mitch Hunt has three simple goals heading into a mini-season that could be hugely influential on the team’s final placing.
Highlanders without Smith for Perth clash
Highlanders without Smith for Perth clash
Highlanders talisman Aaron Smith will remain on compassionate leave while he mourns the death of his father.
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Strong start to season from country clubs
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Strong start to season from country clubs
Country clubs ruled the roost as the North Otago premier club season finally started on Saturday.
De Groot hour of power no match for Canes
De Groot hour of power no match for Canes
Ethan de Groot produced an hour of immense power but it was not enough to help the Highlanders avoid defeat against the Hurricanes.
Rest, reassessment priorities for Highlanders
Rest, reassessment priorities for Highlanders
Highlanders coach Clarke Dermody is ready for a few days of rest and reassessment.