Basketball: Tough double-header in store
Basketball: Tough double-header in store
The Otago Nuggets will be facing off against a fellow cellar dweller on Friday night before taking on one of the toughest sides in the league the following day.
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Rugby: Smith cleared of foul play
Rugby: Smith cleared of foul play
Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith will be free to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday night after he was cleared of foul play at a hearing in Wellington yesterday.
Rugby: Otago signs ex-Chief
Rugby: Otago signs ex-Chief
Former Chiefs prop James McGougan has signed for Otago for the next two seasons as the province continues to build a side for the upcoming ITM Cup.
Rugby: Blues defence proves too much for Highlanders
Rugby: Blues defence proves too much for Highlanders
In a tussle which went right down to the wire, the Blues won out over the Highlanders at Carisbrook last night.
Rugby: Still hope for Slade - Henry
Rugby: Still hope for Slade - Henry
All Black coach Graham Henry says Highlanders first five-eighth Colin Slade is not out of the picture for the World Cup.
Rugby: Test, not North-South match sought
Rugby: Test, not North-South match sought
Steve Tew says All Black management wanted to play an international opponent, and a trial game or a North-South match would not have brought the same benefits for the side.
Rugby: Highlanders' season may hang on tonight's result
Rugby: Highlanders' season may hang on tonight's result
For season-defining, this one probably takes the cake.
Rugby: Joseph praises Highlanders' tenacious effort
Rugby: Joseph praises Highlanders' tenacious effort
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has paid tribute to the tenacity of his side, saying the team just dug in when under attack late in its game against the Crusaders.
Rugby: Financial success elusive for Highlanders
Rugby: Financial success elusive for Highlanders
The Highlanders are riding high on the field but will most probably still record a financial loss off the paddock.
Rugby: Slade out for season, Treeby doubtful for next game
Rugby: Slade out for season, Treeby doubtful for next game
Colin Slade is gone and the man outside him is also looking doubtful for this week's game against the Crusaders.
League: Wiki's passion still burning
League: Wiki's passion still burning
Despite hanging up his boots in 2008, Ruben Wiki says nerves still bother him close to match day.
Rugby: Highlanders rediscovering the ability to score tries
Rugby: Highlanders rediscovering the ability to score tries
The last time the Highlanders scored six tries in a match was long before John Key took the political centre stage and at a time when a twitter was seen simply as a twit.
Rugby: Nine players given an extra day off
Rugby: Nine players given an extra day off
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph gave nine players an extra day off yesterday as he begins to carefully manage the workload of his players.
Rugby: Ultimate challenge for red-hot Highlanders
Rugby: Ultimate challenge for red-hot Highlanders
Halfway through the competition and the Highlanders are better placed than even the most optimistic fan would have predicted at the start of the season.
Rugby: Highlanders v Rebels clash of over-achievers
Rugby: Highlanders v Rebels clash of over-achievers
In a sense, it is a meeting of two over-achievers.
Rugby: Highlanders rout ragged Rebels
Rugby: Highlanders rout ragged Rebels
The Rebels were simply, simply smashed. The Highlanders, drowning in a sea of possession and territory, defeated the Melbourne Rebels 40-18 in Melbourne last night.
Rugby: Joseph wants no helter-skelter against Rebels
Rugby: Joseph wants no helter-skelter against Rebels
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph will be preaching the need to play rugby and not basketball when his side takes on the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday night.
Rugby: Well weighted
Rugby: Well weighted
Highlanders players Kurt Baker and Sean Romans visited Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital yesterday and took part in an indoor bowls day.
Rugby: Back-up halfback a cut above
Rugby: Back-up halfback a cut above
Every team needs one - a back-up halfback. Then throw in a flair with the scissors and clippers, and Highlanders second halfback Aaron Smith is fast becoming indispensable for his side.
Rugby: Crucial plays at right time key
Rugby: Crucial plays at right time key
Crikey, can it possibly get any better?