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South runs in co-captain’s veins
Family means everything to Hugh Renton. The Highlanders co-captain has been thrilled to learn he is a descendant of Dunedin royalty, he plays every game in memory of his late father,...
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Insights found stateside
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Insights found stateside
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens at wide receiver, Tanielu Tele'a at running back, and Ethan de Groot and Saula Ma'u holding firm in the offensive line.
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Landers hang in to clinch Pasifika warm-up
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Landers hang in to clinch Pasifika warm-up
Two out of three ain’t bad.
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Second era of Jamie Joseph gets its first test
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Second era of Jamie Joseph gets its first test
The second Jamie Joseph era begins in earnest today.
Sydney to host World Cup final - reports
Sydney to host World Cup final - reports
Reports out of Australia are confirming that the 2027 Rugby World Cup final will be held at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
Pair sign with Force
Pair sign with Force
Otago Spirit backs Georgia Cormick and Sheree Hume have signed for the Western Force in Super Rugby W.
Several points of interest ahead of Highlanders’ first hit-out
Several points of interest ahead of Highlanders’ first hit-out
You do not want to read too much into a team named for a preseason rugby game in January.
Plenty to talk about as Highlanders kick off campaign
Plenty to talk about as Highlanders kick off campaign
The Highlanders have talking points in the front row, at lock and on the wing as they head north to open their new Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
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Questions aplenty as season approaches
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Questions aplenty as season fast approaches
The Highlanders play their first preseason game in two days, and face their Super Rugby Pacific opener in 16 days. Hayden Meikle comes up with five early questions for them.
Sititi may miss entire Super Rugby Pacific season
Sititi may miss entire Super Rugby Pacific season
Wallace Sititi will miss most, if not all, of this year's Super Rugby Pacific competition.
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Contender word Kean wants as part of culture
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Contender word Kean wants as part of culture
Highlanders chairman Peter Kean will not be demanding miracles of Jamie Joseph this season.
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De Groot getting time to focus on own game
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De Groot getting time to focus on own game
All Jamie Joseph wants from his most prominent player this season is to do his talking on the field.
Haig out for 10 weeks in blow for Highlanders
Haig out for 10 weeks in blow for Highlanders
The Highlanders have suffered their first major injury blow of the new season.
Co-captains named by Highlanders
Co-captains named by Highlanders
The Highlanders have gone for a team approach and a couple of intriguing characters to provide their on-field leadership this season.
Highlanders name new co-captains
Highlanders name new co-captains
Timoci Tavatavanawai and Hugh Renton will be Highlanders co-captains for the Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Refs get excited before big game, too
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Refs get excited before big game, too
Dunedin referee James Doleman is not much different from a fizzed-up player or an excited fan.
Billionaire takes stake in Landers
Billionaire takes stake in Landers
The Highlanders have beefed up their ownership group with some billionaire backing.
Garden-Bachop carrying memory of brother into season
Garden-Bachop carrying memory of brother into season
It was a dream for the Garden-Bachop brothers to one day play together for Moana Pasifika, and Jackson will carry the memory of Connor into his debut season for the franchise.
'Blown away': Havili to captain Crusaders
'Blown away': Havili to captain Crusaders
David Havili said being appointed the new Crusaders captain this morning was "certainly the proudest moment I have had for a while".
Influential businessman joins Highlanders ownership
Influential businessman joins Highlanders ownership
The Highlanders have a new high-powered minority shareholder.