Rugby: All systems go at last for Black Fern
Rugby: All systems go at last for Black Fern
Victoria Subritzky-Nafatali is hoping her next appearance in the black jersey turns out better than her last one.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Sopoaga straight to the points
Rugby: Sopoaga straight to the points
Lima Sopoaga is on course to set a new Highlanders points-scoring record. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the young pivot and his development since he joined the Highlanders in 2011.
Dean to learn NZRU board fate today
Dean to learn NZRU board fate today
Former North Otago Rugby Football Union chairman Bill Dean will find out today whether he will be a member of the national union's board.
Rugby: Highlanders deliver in style
Rugby: Highlanders deliver in style
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph called it one of the best performances during his time with the franchise, and he is not wrong.
Rugby: Brazier ready to play again
Rugby: Brazier ready to play again
Black Ferns star Kelly Brazier is finally ready to get back on the rugby field although she will not be able to use one of her major attributes.
Rugby: Team must press on – Joseph
Rugby: Team must press on – Joseph
Jamie Joseph says the Highlanders have taken a big step forward in belief but they need to press on and win their other game in South Africa.
Rugby: Southern lead way in high-scoring round
Rugby: Southern lead way in high-scoring round
Southern, Taieri, Dunedin and University A had big wins in club rugby today with promising winger Gavin Stark scoring five tries for University.
Rugby: Sticking with tried and true
Rugby: Sticking with tried and true
The Highlanders have stuck with the familiar faces in taking on a powerful looking Sharks outfit tomorrow morning.
Rugby: And now the Highlanders' hard work begins
Rugby: And now the Highlanders' hard work begins
The fun has been had, the serious work is about to begin - and it is a tough task ahead for the Highlanders.
Rugby: Clyde hoping for a happy birthday
Rugby: Clyde hoping for a happy birthday
The Clyde-Earnscleugh senior side will have a big incentive to beat Matakanui Combined tomorrow - the club is celebrating its 125th birthday.
League: NZ boss urges big crowd for test
League: NZ boss urges big crowd for test
Lovers of sport should get along to the test match between England and the Kiwis, New Zealand Rugby League boss Phil Holden says.
Football: Howieson's stocks going up, like Burnley
Football: Howieson's stocks going up, like Burnley
Former Mosgiel striker Cameron Howieson has just had a dream week in his football career.
Rugby: Popoali'i ' just grateful to be alive'
Rugby: Popoali'i ' just grateful to be alive'
Never mind about not being able to play rugby. Buxton Popoali'i is counting his blessings he is still alive.
Rugby: 'Nobodies' learning fast – coach
Rugby: 'Nobodies' learning fast – coach
The Highlanders may have lost on Saturday night but coach Jamie Joseph says they have taken a step forward and his ''bunch of nobodies'' are learning fast.
Rugby: Cohesion crucial to vanquish the Blues
Rugby: Cohesion crucial to vanquish the Blues
They chalked up a win against the Hurricanes last week. They are doing the basics well and not making too many glaring errors. They have won four of the past five games against the Blues. Most...
Rugby: Highlanders power into the top six
Rugby: Highlanders power into the top six
In the winning column and into the top six.
Rugby: Highlanders know what to expect
Rugby: Highlanders know what to expect
The Highlanders know what is coming. This is no box of chocolates, Forrest Gump style. The Highlanders are going to know exactly what they are going to get tonight from the Bulls.
Rugby: Forward thinking Highlanders braced for Bulls
Rugby: Forward thinking Highlanders braced for Bulls
Naso Manu will have his first rest of the season - to start with, anyway - while Brad Thorn returns as the Highlanders get ready for the physical confrontation of the Bulls.
Rugby: Joseph still man for the job
Rugby: Joseph still man for the job
The Highlanders want to keep Jamie Joseph for a ''few years yet'' and feel Tony Brown is not yet ready to take on a head coaching role.
Rugby: Off-target Highlanders outclassed
Rugby: Off-target Highlanders outclassed
The thing about the Highlanders this year is that they really have to play well every week.