Mauger still after 80-minute effort
Mauger still after 80-minute effort
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is still searching for the perfect 80-minute performance but there were more encouraging signs from his team on Saturday night.
Steve Hepburn
Highlanders too strong for fighting Lions
Highlanders too strong for fighting Lions
The Highlanders have won a rugged encounter against the Lions at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
No finish at Port Chalmers for marathon
No finish at Port Chalmers for marathon
The Dunedin marathon will no longer finish in Port Chalmers, instead terminating at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
All Black, Highlander, rugby dad
Ben Smith - All Black, Highlander, rugby dad
There is Ben Smith, All Black and Highlanders fullback.
Durban-born No 8 among Otago recruits
Durban-born No 8 among Otago recruits
Otago has signed three players for the coming year but says it is still looking for local players to fill spots in the squad.
Highlanders boast best tackle success
Highlanders boast best tackle success
The statistics never lie.
ORFU looking at ideas to maintain interest
ORFU looking at ideas to maintain interest
Ideas ranging from a club of origin game to creating more sports hubs have been floated as a way to keep players engaged in rugby.
Naholo, Squire latest players to be signed by Highlanders
Naholo, Squire latest players to be signed by Highlanders
The Highlanders have fought off what they term a very aggressive overseas market and signed two key players for next season.
Sanzaar rubbishes reports of South African teams withdrawing
Sanzaar rubbishes reports of South African teams withdrawing
Another day and another Super Rugby rumour.
Naholo top try-scorer in team's history
Naholo top try-scorer in team's history
Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo has quietly become the team's record try-scorer.
Thompson in doubt for Lions match
Thompson in doubt for Lions match
The Highlanders are entering a critical part of the season — and may have to do it without one of their form players.
Well-schooled Sharks eat Highlanders alive
Well-schooled Sharks eat Highlanders alive
Every team has a shocker in it and hopefully this was the Highlanders’ one and only for the season.
Grassroots looking mighty thin
Grassroots looking mighty thin
The All Blacks are top of the pile, the Highlanders are flying high and the Black Ferns can do no wrong. But down below that top level, things aren't all rosy.
Buckman recovering well
Buckman recovering well
The hope is Highlanders utility back Richard Buckman will be back on the field sooner rather than later.
Highlanders in good spirits
Highlanders in good spirits
The Highlanders have faith in their defence and say superior fitness is getting them home at the back end of games.
Highlanders to lose key players to ABs requirements
Highlanders to lose key players to ABs requirements
As the Highlanders head into the second match of their South African tour, the side is going to be without some key troops in the coming weeks.
Ball possession key focus for Highlanders
Ball possession key focus for Highlanders
The Highlanders are not deliberately handing the ball over and are looking to improve their ball possession.
Concentrating on game, not milestone: Dixon
Concentrating on game, not milestone: Dixon
Ash Dixon is not one for sentiment.
No live first XV coverage by Sky
No live first XV coverage by Sky
Sky Television is not going to televise any live first XV matches in the South this year.
Golden oldies scrums not seen as way to end defaults
Golden oldies scrums not seen as way to end defaults
A lack of front rowers led to two defaults in country rugby over the weekend as playing numbers continue to drop.