Team philosophical about closed stadium, earlier start
Team philosophical about closed stadium, earlier start
The Highlanders have described moving their game behind closed doors as bittersweet but will look to end the season with a bang.
Steve Hepburn
150: A magic milestone for the man they call Nuggy
150: A magic milestone for the man they call Nuggy
Highlanders and All Black halfback Aaron Smith will become just the second Highlander to play 150 games when he runs out at Forsyth Barr Stadium today. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at what makes Smith great.
Rugby going ahead, with restrictions
Rugby going ahead, with restrictions
Club rugby in Dunedin will go ahead today but it is hoped no spectators will attend matches.
Veteran Botting eyes Southern region glory
Veteran Botting eyes Southern region glory
Josh Botting has been a jack of all trades for Clutha Valley this season.
Club rugby to go ahead; fans urged to stay away
Club rugby to go ahead; fans urged to stay away
Club rugby in Dunedin will go ahead tomorrow but it is hoped that matches will be played without any spectators.
West Taieri game from perfect season
West Taieri game from perfect season
West Taieri will be desperate not to fall at the final hurdle as it gets ready to host the Southern Region final tomorrow.
NZ teams only likely for Highlanders next year
NZ teams only likely for Highlanders next year
Highlanders boss Roger Clark has already resigned himself to the side playing only New Zealand teams again next year.
Empty stadium not an issue
Empty stadium not an issue
Playing in front of an empty stadium should not have a big impact on the Highlanders.
Milner-Skudder to return
Milner-Skudder to return
Nehe Milner-Skudder is set to return to the playing field tomorrow.
Brown keen, whatever the format
Brown keen, whatever the format
No matter what form of competition evolves next year in Super Rugby, Tony Brown will be there.
Rule interpretations being adjusted, flanker says
Rule interpretations being adjusted, flanker says
Remember all that drama at the start of the Super Rugby competition over new rules — sorry, interpretations?
Familiar names: talent passes down generations
Familiar names: talent passes down generations
A chip off the old block.
Contrasting fortunes for top Otago riders
Contrasting fortunes for top Otago riders
It has been contrasting tales of elation and heartache for two Otago riders in Europe.
Mental health highlighted in campaign
Mental health highlighted in campaign
Faced with a challenging year, rugby in Otago has bounced back well and there is good interest in the community game and good connections throughout it.
Nine new caps selected in Spirit squad
Nine new caps selected in Spirit squad
The Otago Spirit has brought in some fresh faces mixed with some top talent in its Farah Palmer Cup squad.
Otago signs Hohneck, Manu, Vahaakolo
Otago signs Hohneck, Manu, Vahaakolo
Otago has signed two former Highlanders forwards and a quick winger.
Man of the year Smith gains swag of awards
Man of the year Smith gains swag of awards
It's going to be a big week for Aaron Smith and it got off to a good start last night.
Highlanders give all but Crusaders take title
Highlanders give all but Crusaders take title
The Highlanders threw it all out there, and more, in Christchurch yesterday in a gutsy and courageous effort but ultimately came up short against the Crusaders.
Highlanders have a plan
Highlanders have a plan
Better start, strong finish and work hard in the middle.
New complexion to Japanese comp for NZers
New complexion to Japanese comp for NZers
As coaches and players get ready to head back to Japan, one big advantage of playing in the country has been taken away.