Thanks to Banks and the big men
Thanks to Banks and the big men
It was a game that showed 80 minutes of real guts and one everyone in the region should be proud of.
Steve Hepburn
Stand-in coach filled with Southern pride
Stand-in coach filled with Southern pride
Highlanders coach Scott McLeod says he feels an immense amount of pride after his side scored a win over the British and Irish Lions.
Highlanders' hero does what his father couldn't
Highlanders' hero does what his father couldn't
Marty Banks has done what his father could not do.
Being Lion dream come true
Being Lion dream come true
He started off playing football and went to his first rugby training in a Manchester United playing kit but now Kyle Sinckler is a Lion and loving it.
South Island to do well with tourists
South Island to do well with tourists
The man steering the British and Irish Lions series around the country says the South Island will have two bites at the cherry with the tourists.
Naholo’s focus firmly on tonight
Naholo’s focus firmly on tonight
This is the first crack at an opponent Waisake Naholo wants to get to know very well.
Very important clash for teams
Very important clash for both teams
It may be only 80 minutes. But for both teams it could shape their next few weeks.
‘Definitely not’ just another game
‘Definitely not’ just another game
Alex Ainley may be 35 but he is running around like a pig in a rather stinky substance.
Gatland upbeat after win
Gatland upbeat after win
It is amazing what a win can do.
Highlanders looking to play game at pace
Highlanders looking to play game at pace
The excitement is building within the Highlanders for the match against the British and Irish Lions and the home side will be looking to run the opposition off its feet.
Fekitoa taking his time
Fekitoa taking his time
Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa is in no rush to make a decision on his future and no overseas offers are said to be on the table.
Sasagi’s Samoa series over before it began
Sasagi’s Samoa series over before it began
Otago prop Hisa Sasagi appears to have the worst timing for injuries.
Hansen helps Highlanders
Hansen helps Highlanders
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen did the Highlanders — and their fans — a favour yesterday in naming his 33-strong All Black squad.
Fullback, lock main concerns
Fullback, lock main concerns
Now the dust has settled on the All Blacks and Maori All Blacks announcement, the Highlanders can get into their work, knowing who can and who cannot front for the side on Tuesday.
Cap to be presented at Tarras match
Cap to be presented at Tarras match
There will be something a little special at tomorrow afternoon’s match between Upper Clutha and Arrowtown at Tarras.
Two new faces in ABs squad
Two new faces in ABs squad
Malakai Fekitoa and Elliot Dixon have missed out as the All Blacks name two new players in the squad to take on the Lions.
Hansen to stay with tried and true
Hansen to stay with tried and true
It will be the tried and true when Steve Hansen picks his men to play the British and Irish Lions later this month.
No haka from Highlanders
Highlanders to perform challenge against Lions
The Highlanders will do a challenge before their match against the British and Irish Lions but it won't be a haka.
Seems Fekitoa no longer the one we love
Seems Fekitoa no longer the one we love
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Hooker has week to treasure forever
Week to treasure forever
Otago hooker Sam Anderson-Heather has just had a week which he will never forget.