Rugby: Highlanders fall to Crusaders
Rugby: Highlanders fall to Crusaders
The Highlanders left their run too late and went down 26-20 to the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: First game fumbles cost Highlanders
Rugby: First game fumbles cost Highlanders
It was obvious to all and sundry which side was having its first real game on Saturday night at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Rugby: Hames banned for five weeks
Rugby: Hames banned for five weeks
A week into the Super rugby season and the Highlanders are already down to the bare bones in the propping department.
Rugby: Two Otago schoolgirls in NZ training squad
Rugby: Two Otago schoolgirls in NZ training squad
Kilistina Mota'ane has come a long way in a very short time.
Rugby: Intensity too much for Highlanders
Rugby: Intensity too much for Highlanders
A first up loss was not what Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph ordered, and he, and his team, have plenty of work to do before the Reds come to town on Friday.
Rugby: Fekitoa thriving in South
Rugby: Fekitoa thriving in South
Malakai Fekitoa just wants to be a better player.
Rugby: First things first in big year for Smith
Rugby: First things first in big year for Smith
He is one of the most important players in New Zealand rugby this year. Some might even have him ranked No 1.
Rugby: New-look front row to face Crusaders
Rugby: New-look front row to face Crusaders
Do not go calling the Crusaders weak in the company of Jamie Joseph.
Rugby: Where there's a will, there's a way forward
Rugby: Where there's a will, there's a way forward
The Highlanders First XV competition may still be alive - although how it is going to be revived is about as clear as mud.
Sevens: Six teams contesting Maheno tournament
Sevens: Six teams contesting Maheno tournament
It may be a long way from the sevens hotspots of Hong Kong and Wellington but Maheno, in North Otago, will hold a sevens tournament of its own tomorrow.
Rugby: Fekitoa re-signs for the Highlanders
Rugby: Fekitoa re-signs for the Highlanders
Malakai Fekitoa has re-signed for the Highlanders and New Zealand Rugby until 2017.
Rugby: Highlanders team to play Crusaders
Rugby: Highlanders team to play Crusaders
The Highlanders have gone with the tried and true in their opening match against the Crusaders on Saturday.
Rugby: Carter not ready to face Highlanders
Rugby: Carter not ready to face Highlanders
There may be plenty of comings and goings at the Crusaders but an improvement in attitude and physicality will be the biggest change needed.
Rugby: Crowd down for southern derby
Rugby: Crowd down for southern derby
It is a double-edged sword for the Highlanders hosting the Crusaders this weekend.
Cricket: Advantage to Otago, thanks to two tons
Cricket: Advantage to Otago, thanks to two tons
Otago has its nose in front halfway through its Plunket Shield match against Wellington in the capital.
Rugby: Carter out for Highlanders clash
Rugby: Carter out for Highlanders clash
All Black first five-eighth Dan Carter will not play against the Highlanders on Saturday.
Rugby: Chance for newcomers to step up
Rugby: Chance for newcomers to step up
Rugby writer Steve Hepburn picks five rookies who could have an impact in the Super rugby competition this year.
Rugby: ABs prove their importance
Rugby: ABs prove their importance
An internal Highlanders trial last night threw up some interesting selection puzzles but what became clear is the All Blacks are vital for this team.
Rugby: Referees boss sure his men will get balance right
Rugby: Referees boss sure his men will get balance right
ANZAR referees boss Lyndon Bray says the way the Super rugby competition is officiated will help keep it the best competition in the world.
Rugby: Highlanders need to look forward, not back
Rugby: Highlanders need to look forward, not back
After making the playoffs last season for the first time in 12 years, how will the Highlanders fare in 2015? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at how the season might pan out for the southern franchise.