Rugby: Hooker free to play after ban reduced
Rugby: Hooker free to play after ban reduced
Heriot hooker Fraser Fletcher has had his ban reduced from four weeks to one week and will play tomorrow against Owaka.
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Rugby: Franchise in queue
Rugby: Franchise in queue
The Highlanders would be interested in luring Sonny Bill Williams to the franchise, but it appears to be a long shot that the former Canterbury Bulldog would venture south.
Rugby: Joseph non-committal over Highlanders
Rugby: Joseph non-committal over Highlanders
Jamie Joseph knows nothing about coaching the Highlanders next year but says like any coach he would be interested in moving up to the next level.
Rugby: Donnelly planning return
Rugby: Donnelly planning return
All Black lock Tom Donnelly will take his first tentative step back to serious rugby when he lines up for Central Otago against South Otago in a Topp Cup match in Cromwell next month.
Rugby: Leading schools to face off
Rugby: Leading schools to face off
It is the big clash of the Highlanders First XV rugby competition.
Rugby: Sieve-like defence proves costly
Rugby: Sieve-like defence proves costly
In modern rugby keeping your line intact is probably more important than crossing the opposition line.
Rugby: Rutledge chance for ABs
Rugby: Rutledge chance for ABs
Could a short, balding 32-year-old plumber find his way into the black jersey?
Rugby: Highlanders pay cost of slow start
Rugby: Highlanders pay cost of slow start
A poor first half was followed by an inspired second, but the Highlanders still came up short against the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday night.
Rugby: Otago signs two backs as part of rebuilding process
Rugby: Otago signs two backs as part of rebuilding process
Otago has signed two backs as it continues to build a side for the most crucial of seasons.
Rugby: Laidlaw admits loss, denies it will be $400,000
Rugby: Laidlaw admits loss, denies it will be $400,000
Highlanders chairman Ross Laidlaw admits the side is heading for a financial loss, but feels the franchise has a future in the south and an extensive review will begin as soon as the season ends.
Rugby: Highlanders get NZRU help
Rugby: Highlanders get NZRU help
The New Zealand Rugby Union has stepped in again to help stabilise and improve the position of the Highlanders franchise.
Rugby: Mackintosh on bench; Lynn back at centre after injury
Rugby: Mackintosh on bench; Lynn back at centre after injury
Big prop Jamie Mackintosh is back in the reckoning as the Highlanders look to end a disappointing season with a flourish against the Reds in Brisbane tomorrow night.
Rugby: Tight group keen to end season on high
Rugby: Tight group keen to end season on high
Highlanders captain Jimmy Cowan has rejected suggestions the side is splintered and says the players want to end the season on a high.
Chance for Dunedin fans to view World Cup
Chance for Dunedin fans to view World Cup
The trophy every rugby player wants to get their hands on will be in Dunedin next week.
Carisbrook sellout within week likely
Carisbrook sellout within week likely
Just under 3500 tickets are left for next month's test at Carisbrook, with predictions the ground will sell out within the week.
Rugby: Season shaping up as one of worst
Rugby: Season shaping up as one of worst
The season is shaping up to be a low point in Highlanders history but coach Glenn Moore says he is still loving his time in the hot seat, and has no intention of leaving.
Rugby: Error-prone Highlanders suffer crushing defeat
Rugby: Error-prone Highlanders suffer crushing defeat
Call it a false dawn. After the promise of last week's gutsy win over the Waratahs, the Highlanders slipped back into bad habits with a heavy loss to the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night.
Rugby: Fletcher suspended for 4 weeks
Rugby: Fletcher suspended for 4 weeks
Heriot hooker Fraser Fletcher has been suspended for four weeks, after he was sent off near the end of the South Otago club game against Clutha Valley at Clydevale on Saturday.
Rugby: NZ call-up not on fullback's mind
Rugby: NZ call-up not on fullback's mind
Highlanders fullback Israel Dagg may have bigger fish to fry this year but it is not something that is occupying his mind.
Rugby: Guilty Harbour loses points
Rugby: Guilty Harbour loses points
Harbour has been docked a competition point and lost the 19 points it scored against Pirates last week after it was found guilty of fielding an ineligible player.