Rugby: Nightmare for the Highlanders
Rugby: Nightmare for the Highlanders
It was a nightmare of the highest order for the Highlanders at Eden Park last night.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Cowan sending off 'harsh'
Rugby: Cowan sending off 'harsh'
Highlanders coach Glenn Moore considered the sending-off of captain Jimmy Cowan in last night's Super 14 clash against the Blues at Eden Park a bit harsh, while Cowan himself thought his first connection was below Jimmy Gopperth's shoulder.
Snooker: Classy line-up for classic
Snooker: Classy line-up for classic
Seven of the country's top 10 players are competing in the Whitestone Classic tournament in Oamaru this weekend.
'Malicious' ruck results in 130 stitches
'Malicious' ruck results in 130 stitches
Luke Wilson wants the player who rucked him, leading to 130 stitches in his left leg, banned from rugby for life, while his mother considers the rucking an assault and is considering legal action.
Rugby: Berquist relishing second opportunity
Rugby: Berquist relishing second opportunity
Mathew Berquist is enjoying his second spell with the Highlanders more than the first.
Golf: Lee joins the big league with multimillion-dollar pro deal
Golf: Lee joins the big league with multimillion-dollar pro deal
Danny Lee has gone from pauper to prince.
Rugby: Injuries hit Blues, especially up front
Rugby: Injuries hit Blues, especially up front
All Black lock Ali Williams is out of Friday night's crucial match against the Highlanders while All Black prop Tony Woodcock is also doubtful, as the Blues continue to struggle with injury problems.
Rugby: Highlanders show signs of rust but grind out victory
Rugby: Highlanders show signs of rust but grind out victory
Pretty it was not but, when all is said and done, it was a win.
Rugby: Team shows maturity in win: Shoemark
Rugby: Team shows maturity in win: Shoemark
Highlanders vice-captain Jason Shoemark says the side knew it did not play well on Saturday night but to come away with a win showed a new maturity in the team.
Rugby: Highlanders not taking Reds lightly
Rugby: Highlanders not taking Reds lightly
The momentum is with the home team, the Reds are battered and bruised and the last time the sides met at the same venue the Highlanders won the match easily.
Rugby: Highlanders on right road: Hansen
Rugby: Highlanders on right road: Hansen
All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen says the Highlanders are making good progress and are playing well, but New Zealand teams are feeling the effects of the player drain.
Rugby: Witt has no fear of the unknown
Rugby: Witt has no fear of the unknown
Michael Witt has only just landed in his new surrounds, but he is already doing what he is paid to do.
Rugby: Russell looking for more from Highlanders' backs
Rugby: Russell looking for more from Highlanders' backs
Highlanders assistant coach Peter Russell has given his backline a pass mark but says there is always room for improvement.
Rugby: Rapid rise and rise of Thomson continues
Rugby: Rapid rise and rise of Thomson continues
As the Highlanders start the second half of their season, rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to star loose forward Adam Thomson about his deeds on the field.
Rugby: No one NZ team likely to dominate
Rugby: No one NZ team likely to dominate
The cricket season is over, so as the Black Caps pack the pads away thoughts turn to the winter code's national team.
Rugby: Former Warrior Witt to play for Taieri club
Rugby: Former Warrior Witt to play for Taieri club
New Otago signing Michael Witt is to play his club rugby for Taieri and he will meet his new team-mates tonight.
Rugby: Highlanders keen to bolster winning way against Reds
Rugby: Highlanders keen to bolster winning way against Reds
The Highlanders returned from their week off yesterday, eager to continue winning momentum, and should have the luxury of picking from an injury-free squad this week.
Rugby: 'Home game' travels well
Rugby: 'Home game' travels well
Highlanders chief executive Richard Reid has judged the home game at Palmerston North a success, and the Manawatu union is keen to host a similar game next year.
Rugby: Highlanders' passion brings down Bulls
Rugby: Highlanders' passion brings down Bulls
Bottle this, keep it and give us more.
Rugby: Skipper buoyed by win
Rugby: Skipper buoyed by win
After playing through the pain barrier to lead the Highlanders to victory on Saturday, captain Jimmy Cowan said the side had the skills to beat any team.