Strong win over Toko underscores Owaka resurgence
Strong win over Toko underscores Owaka resurgence
The season started with a bang and there has been plenty of close ones but Owaka finally got back into the winner's circle last Saturday.
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Nareki selected for AB Sevens, but Koroi to be rested
Nareki selected for AB Sevens, but Koroi to be rested
Otago winger Jona Nareki has been named in the All Blacks Sevens squad to defend the World Cup in San Francisco later this month.
No aspirations to be Crusaders
No aspirations to be Crusaders
The Crusaders are top of the pile and are good at what they do but there is no way the Highlanders are going to turn into them.
Lomax settling into the South
Lomax settling into the South
Via Wellington, Canberra and Melbourne, big prop Tyrel Lomax is feeling right at home in the South.
Hard finding bar to watch England match
Hard finding bar to watch England match
After a 28-year wait, every Englishman just wants a pint, a win and a bit of atmosphere. But in Dunedin? Sorry, no can do.
Henderson mystified by Froome call
Henderson mystified by Froome call
Former World champion Greg Henderson says he can not comment on Tour de France champion Chris Froome defending his title - as he simply can not understand how the British rider is lining up.
Key trio may miss Rebels game
Key trio may miss Rebels game
The Highlanders are likely to be without some key players for the match against the Rebels this Saturday.
Playoffs now certain for Highlanders
Playoffs now certain for Highlanders
The Highlanders have made the playoffs, but they could be heading seemingly anywhere in the first week of the finals.
Performance ‘much better’ than Fiji: Mauger
Performance ‘much better’ than previous week, coach believes
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger says his side took a step forward last night but needs to learn how to be clinical.
Highlanders’ errors cost them dearly
Highlanders’ errors cost them dearly
Not bad but not quite good enough.
Clyde-Earnscleugh seeks a big finish
Clyde-Earnscleugh seeks a big finish
Clyde-Earnscleugh is hoping to finish the season with a bang, hoping to go back-to-back over its nearest rival.
Lentjes keen for biggest test
Lentjes keen to take on Crusaders in biggest test
When opportunity knocks, the door must be opened - actually, almost thrown off its hinges.
Tokolahi out of Crusaders clash
Tokolahi out of Crusaders clash
Highlanders tighthead prop Siate Tokolahi will not play in tomorrow night’s southern derby against the Crusaders.
Move south pays off for Whitelock
Move south pays off for Whitelock
Luke Whitelock is going home on Friday.
Coach confident Highlanders will bounce back
Coach confident Highlanders will bounce back
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is confident his side will hit back this week as it heads to Christchurch for a tough match against the Crusaders.
Former All Black, Otago prop dies
Former All Black, Otago prop Mark Irwin dies
Former Otago and All Black prop Mark Irwin has died.
Tu'inukuafe linked to move south
Tu'inukuafe linked to move south to fill prop vacancy
The horse trading is under way in Super Rugby with speculation mounting the Highlanders are about to land a new All Black.
Game only negative about Fiji experience
Game only negative about Fiji experience
The Highlanders were thrilled with the Fijian experience except for one thing - the game.
'Worst 40 minutes in Highlanders' history'
'Worst 40 minutes in Highlanders' history'
Apparently, it was a commercial success but memo to the Highlanders — it is about the scoreboard, not the balance sheet. Too many more like this and they will have a very red balance sheet.
Highlanders fall to dominant Chiefs in Fiji
Highlanders fall to dominant Chiefs in Fiji
An appalling first half from the Highlanders led to the Chiefs chalking up a commanding 45-22 win in Suva last night.