Fans bid Smith farewell
Fans bid Smith farewell
The Ben Smith chapter has ended - not perfectly, but he is still a champion.
Steve Hepburn
Highlanders gutsy but gone
Highlanders gutsy but gone
A for effort but unfortunately not the same for attainment.
Upsets have been the flavour, so anything's possible
Upsets have been the flavour, so anything's possible
It is not going to be easy but stranger things have happened — especially in a season in which form and consistency have gone out the window.
Highlanders focusing on what they have to do
Highlanders focusing on what they have to do
It has not got anywhere near the Queensland league team levels but the Highlanders do not want to talk about what is coming up against them in Christchurch tonight.
Defence, converting opportunities vital
Defence, converting opportunities vital
The Highlanders will have to go against the form book to win tonight but nothing is out of reach.
Doleman chosen to ref junior final
Doleman chosen to ref junior final
Otago referee James Doleman has gained another feather in his cap.
Sadowski-Synnott hits the big time
Sadowski-Synnott hits the big time
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won the big prize at the Otago Sports awards in the past two years.
Landers' kicker looking forward to kicking back
Landers' kicker looking forward to kicking back
The wandering career of Marty Banks is set to start another chapter, but he has his eye on one last family hit-out.
Juniors' losses put coach on the spot
Juniors' losses put coach on the spot
Is this an early warning sign or just one of those days when things do not happen?
Ben, it's been a pleasure
Ben, it's been a pleasure
Ben Smith has played 152 games for the Highlanders and is about to put a full stop on his career with the franchise. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn's watched every game and looks back over his Highlanders career.
Ten of Bender’s best
Ten of Bender’s best
Ben Smith has played some mighty games for the Highlanders over the decade he has been in the team. Steve Hepburn picks 10 of the best.
Lentjes staying put with Highlanders
Lentjes staying put with Highlanders
After all the defections, the Highlanders have scored a win in the recruitment department.
Move of Lomax to Wellington big blow for side
Move of Lomax to Wellington big blow for side
When the Highlanders signed Tyrel Lomax in late 2017, there was talk of Lomax being the second coming of Carl Hayman.
Highlanders do not want underdog tag
Highlanders do not want underdog tag
The Highlanders are confident they have the ability to do the job in Christchurch on Friday night and do not consider themselves underdogs.
Ice and easy does it
Ice and easy does it
Chatto Creek club member Peter McLeod takes aim during the Macrae Trophy curling competition yesterday.
Highlanders needed help
Highlanders needed help
The Highlanders will have nothing to lose when they take on the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday night.
Highlanders get job done: now we wait
Highlanders get job done: now we wait
Job done - now sit back and pray.
Simple play in slippery conditions reaps reward
Simple play in slippery conditions reaps reward
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is threatening to take his side to Carisbrook such was its display in the slippery conditions in Invercargill last night.
Last Chance Saloon for Highlanders
Last Chance Saloon for Highlanders
Should a team which has won only five games all year even be in with a shout in the final round of the season?
Team doctor was like a sister but now like a mother
Team doctor was like a sister but now like a mother
Waratahs team doctor Sharron Flahive attended Southland Girls’ High School which is right beside Rugby Park where the side’s Super Rugby match against the Highlanders will be played tomorrow night....