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Smith pleased with shape of Highlanders
Highlanders assistant coach Ben Smith is not one to get carried away, but he feels his team is tracking quite nicely.
Rugby
Highlanders muscle way to win over Crusaders
Highlanders muscle way to win over Crusaders
The Highlanders came roaring home to swamp the Crusaders 29-24 in the Super Rugby preseason game in Invercargill this afternoon.
Watch: Highlanders take on Crusaders
Watch: Highlanders take on Crusaders
The Highlanders are taking on the Crusaders in a preseason game in Invercargill today.
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De Groot vows to bounce back after ‘wee whoopsie’
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De Groot vows to bounce back after ‘wee whoopsie’
Ethan de Groot has spoken publicly for the first time about the ‘‘wee whoopsie’’ that derailed his All Blacks season.
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De Groot wants more Highlanders in black
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De Groot wants more Highlanders in black
There are two phrases you almost inevitably hear when Ethan de Groot’s name is mentioned.
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Highlanders enjoying ‘brilliant’ facilities
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Highlanders enjoying ‘brilliant’ facilities
The Highlanders finally feel like they have a proper home.
Brown back briefly with Highlanders
Brown back briefly with Highlanders
This is turning into quite the Highlanders reunion. Former coach Tony Brown has rejoined his old team.
Strong Highlanders team for Crusaders clash
Joseph names team for Crusaders preseason clash
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has named a strong starting XV for their preseason game against the Crusaders in Invercargill on Thursday.
ODT Landers Chat: Josh Bartlett
ODT Landers Chat: Josh Bartlett
Welcome back to Landers Chat for 2025.
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South runs in co-captain’s veins
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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.