Scrum deficits disappoint
Jamie Joseph feels the Highlanders should be "really brassed off" about their loss to the Reds at home on Saturday.
Landers’ excellent start falls apart
Landers’ excellent start falls apart
There were again no home comforts for the Highlanders as they slipped to a 29-23 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.
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Huge haul of tries for healthy Arrowtown
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Huge haul of tries for healthy Arrowtown
Arrowtown might be about to lose its medical centre, but a season-opening 66-15 thrashing of Matakanui Combined on Saturday suggests the town’s rugby club is in good heart this year.
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Matatū win bolsters march towards final
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Matatū win bolsters march towards final
Nearly there.
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Under-20 Highlanders wrap up fifth place
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Under-20 Highlanders wrap up fifth place
Watch for some of these babies to become proper Highlanders before too long.
Pirates Old Boys bit messy but get job done over Star
Pirates Old Boys bit messy but get job done over Star
The Southland Club Rugby season kicked off on Saturday afternoon with three scratchy games.
Heriot in upset win to start season
Heriot in upset win to start season
The Southern Region season started with a flourish as the area was blessed with weather that was conducive to running rugby.
Former All Black and coach Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie dies
Former All Black and coach Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie dies
Alex "Grizz" Wyllie, former All Black loose forward and coach, has died at the age of 80, at Karaka Heights in Picton.
Crusaders heap more misery on Blues
Crusaders heap more misery on Blues
The Blues are officially in crisis mode after slumping to yet another defeat, this time a 42-19 result to one of their oldest rivals.
Highlanders take a step backwards with loss to Reds
Highlanders take a step backwards with loss to Reds
There were again no home comforts for the Highlanders as they slipped to a 29-23 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday.
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Hurley intent on proving he’s the real deal
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Hurley intent on proving he’s the real deal
Golden Boy knows you are not defined by a single performance on the field.
Could it be West Taieri’s turn?
Could it be West Taieri’s turn?
The Southern Region premier club season kicks off today.
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Matatū looking to bounce back from first loss
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Matatū looking to bounce back from first loss
Rebound time.
Plenty of exposure to quality in preseason across Southland club teams
Plenty of exposure to quality in preseason across Southland club teams
There will be six premier teams in contention to win the Galbraith Shield when the Southland club season kicks off today.
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Upper Clutha v Wakatipu final?
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Upper Clutha v Wakatipu final?
Upper Clutha totally dominated the Central Otago premier club competition last season but they have lost two of their star players. Only one of the seven teams — Cromwell — claims a new...
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De Groot wants no red faces
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De Groot wants no red faces
Ethan de Groot does not particularly want to feel embarrassed again.
Umaga-Jensen, Hurley return to backline
Umaga-Jensen, Hurley return to backline
Talented midfielder Thomas Umaga-Jensen and rising star Finn Hurley return to the Highlanders’ backline for their home game against the Reds on Saturday.
Whanganui first up
Whanganui first up
North Otago face a challenging start and appear set to play their home games at an unexpected venue in the Heartland Championship this season.
Aumua re-signs with NZR
Aumua re-signs with NZR
Exciting hooker Asafo Aumua has recommitted to the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.
Highlanders hotshots return for Reds clash
Highlanders hotshots return for Reds clash
Talented midfielder Thomas Umaga-Jensen and rising star Finn Hurley return to the Highlanders’ backline for their home game against the Reds on Saturday.