Steve Hepburn

Some making most of chances, others not so much

Highlanders first five-eighth Josh Ioane looks to take on the Jaguares defence at Forsyth Barr...

Some making most of chances, others not so much

Which Super Rugby players are coming from nowhere to get an All Black jersey and which have joined the bear market? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at those who are on the rise and those on the decline.

Tasman latest to end junior rep teams

It took many years to build up junior representative play in the South Island.

Challenge to have teachers involved in sport ongoing one

The Edgar Centre, where the Southern Steel will play the Mainland Tactix on Sunday. Photo: ODT.

Challenge to have teachers involved in sport ongoing one

The challenge to have a teacher involved in every sport provided by a school is an ongoing one and may only get harder.

Highlanders' two draws may prove costly

The Highlanders have won only five games this season. Photo: Getty

Highlanders' two draws may prove costly

The Highlanders are in a dogfight to make the playoffs although they have control of their own destiny.

Highlanders withstand fightback

Liam Coltman pins his ears back to make a run for the Highlanders as Jaguares hooker Julian...

Highlanders withstand fightback

This was a strange old game.

Naholo rejoins squad for matches in South Africa

Waisake Naholo has returned to the Highlanders squad after a frustrating period out with a knee injury.

McGlashan pick up first win in schools comp

John McGlashan College had its first win of the season in the Otago Premier Schools competition on Saturday.

Highlanders win see-saw battle with Jaguares

Tevita Li fights in the tackle during the Highlanders' close win over the Jaguares at Forsyth...

Highlanders win see-saw battle with Jaguares

In yet another close game at Forsyth Barr Stadium, the Highlanders have beaten the Jaguares 32-27 tonight.

Squire and Lienert-Brown late scratches

Liam Squire on the run for the Highlanders against the Stormers this year. Photo: Getty Images

Squire and Lienert-Brown late scratches

The Highlanders have been hit by two late withdrawals from their team for tonight's game against the Jaguares.

Green Island take Speight's Jug with emphatic win

No 6 for Kaikoria Christian Lio-Willie lunges for the line to score a try as No 9 for Southern...

Green Island take Speight's Jug with emphatic win

Green Island emphatically won the first round of club rugby with a resounding win at Miller Park today.

Munro shoots under age for 101st time

Corran Munro gets into the swing of things at the Otago Golf Club course at Balmacewen yesterday....

Munro shoots under age for 101st time

He has only ever had two golf lessons in his life and has just brought up a century. But not 100 off the stick.

Fine career from inauspicious start

Elliot Dixon with halfback Aaron Smith at training earlier this week. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Fine career from inauspicious start

Elliot Dixon was a slow burner. Let's be honest here - after a couple of years, who would have thought the loose forward would play 20 games let alone 100 for the Highlanders?

Squire must start by doing basics well

Is Liam Squire still a chance to make the All Blacks squad this year?

Squire named on the bench after 140-plus days out

Liam Squire is finally back in the matchday squad for the Highlanders. Photo: Getty Images

Squire named on the bench after 140-plus days out

After more than 140 days on the sideline, Liam Squire will make his long-awaited return tomorrow night and plenty is expected of him.

The departed: Highlanders losing key players

The Highlanders are going to lose more than 500 games of experience at the end of the season.

Naholo leaving Highlanders for UK club

All Black winger Waisake Naholo is heading to the United Kingdom and is the latest Highlander to leave the franchise.

Silver lining to Ben Smith injury?

Ben Smith falls awkwardly in the tackle of Chiefs loose forward Luke Jacobson during Saturday’s...

Silver lining to Ben Smith injury?

Ben Smith may have played his last game for the Highlanders - but don’t count him out yet.

Wanderlust taking Otago coach out of picture

Otago coach Ben Herring at training at Logan Park earlier this week. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Wanderlust taking Otago coach out of picture

Otago coach Ben Herring is to leave his post after this season, heading for a family trip around the United States.

The Chiefs 'just wanted it more than us'

Ash Dixon was all set to get into training at Logan Park yesterday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

The Chiefs 'just wanted it more than us'

Highlanders outpassioned?

Landers happy with way they use bench

Landers happy with way they use bench

The Highlanders do not have an issue with their substitutions and are confident in their entire playing group.

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