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Highlanders halfback Jimmy Cowan fires out a no-look dive pass in front of loose forward team...

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A trip down memory lane with Joseph’s 2011 Highlanders

It is 14 years today since Jamie Joseph first coached the Highlanders in a Super Rugby game. Hayden Meikle takes a quick look at the starting XV from that 2011 night, a 14-9 win over...

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Promising start but Landers need to improve

Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau scores during his side’s Super Rugby Pacific match against the...

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Promising start but Landers need to improve

Promising might need to turn into polished if the Highlanders are going to mark their first appearance at home with an upset victory this weekend.

Heartbreak for Highlanders on opening night

Highlanders centre Tanielu Tele'a tries to brush off Waratahs opposite number Lalakai Foketi...

Heartbreak for Highlanders on opening night

It was an unhappy Valentine’s Day for the Highlanders as they suffered a heartbreaking last-minute loss in a wild opening Super Rugby Pacific game against the Waratahs in Sydney tonight.

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Joseph 2.0 needs time to flourish

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Joseph 2.0 needs time to flourish

It took Jamie Joseph 1597 days to lead the Highlanders to glory in his first stint as coach.

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Co-captain steps up in new role

Highlanders co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai runs out for the preseason game against the Crusaders...

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Co-captain steps up in new role

Timoci Tavatavanawai would play prop if he was asked.

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The Kiwi threats north of the Waitaki

Damian McKenzie can be the most influential player in Super Rugby. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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The Kiwi threats north of the Waitaki

There is a strong likelihood a New Zealand team will be hoisting the silverware at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Joseph springs a a couple of surprises

Highlanders flanker Sean Withy offloads the ball in the tackle of Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham...

Joseph springs a a couple of surprises

Sean Withy is relishing having first crack at the No 7 jersey for the Highlanders this season.

Surprise inside back combo for Highlanders

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has sprung a couple of surprises for the opening game of the season.

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Taking a look across the Ditch and beyond

Waratahs league recruit Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i (left) and Brumbies loose forward Rob Valetini...

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Taking a look across the Ditch and beyond

Last year, we joked about Super Rugby starting too early.

NZ Rugby sues INEOS over alleged sponsorship breach

NZ Rugby sues INEOS over alleged sponsorship breach

New Zealand Rugby is "left with no option" but to launch legal action against global company INEOS over what it says is a sponsorship agreement breach.

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Ben Smith pleased with shape of Highlanders

Finn Hurley of the Highlanders charges forward for his side against the Crusaders at the teams’...

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Ben 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.

Highlanders muscle way to win over Crusaders

The Highlanders' Timoci Tavatavanawai tries to bust through through the Crusaders defence. Photo:...

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

The Highlanders bond ahead of their Super Rugby match against the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr...

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’

Highlanders fan Jossi Broad gets his backpack signed by Highlanders and All Blacks prop Ethan de...

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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

"So 100%, we’d love to have some more All Blacks in the Highlanders’’: Ethan de Groot. Photo: Getty

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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

Highlanders players in their redeveloped facility. PHOTO: HIGHLANDERS

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Highlanders enjoying ‘brilliant’ facilities

The Highlanders finally feel like they have a proper home.

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

Blockbusting winger Timoci Tavatavanawai, known as Jim, will be a Highlanders co-captain this...

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

Welcome back to Landers Chat for 2025.

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South runs in co-captain’s veins

Highlanders co-captain Hugh Renton blasts into a team-mate at a training session. PHOTO: PETER...

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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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