Highlanders

Otago fullback Finn Hurley celebrates his try during an NPC game at Forsyth Barr Stadium this...

NPC advocated as vital pathway to Super level

The NPC faces an uncertain future as New Zealand Rugby grapples with the big-picture questions and the more pressing bottom line on the financial report.

ODT Landers Chat - Highlanders Awards 2024

PD is at the Highlanders Awards night for Landers Chat this week. There are 14 trophies up for grabs and there are rumours that some players have picked up a swag!!

Highlanders address failings before crucial clash

Highlanders address failings before crucial clash

You will not find the Highlanders hiding behind any smokescreens this week.

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Let’s think positive: five reasons for hope

The team announced a four-year contract extension with Speight's earlier this year. Photo: supplied

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Let’s think positive: five reasons for hope

The Highlanders broadly failed to impress in 2022, but there are flickers of a resurgence. Hayden Meikle breaks down five reasons to be optimistic about the team’s chances.

Toshiba club signs Frizell

Highlanders and All Black loose forward Shannon Frizell is also heading to Japan.

Doleman, Landers helping each other

Doleman, Landers helping each other

The Highlanders have a special guest to keep them in line at training.

Smith tackling the dirty work with confidence

Highlanders first five-eighth Fletcher Smith (R) warms up for training with halfback Aaron Smith...

Smith tackling the dirty work with confidence

When Grant Fox used to wear the No 10 jersey, he was always the favourite of the laundry lady.

Five Highlanders make All Blacks

Ben Smith of the Highlanders leads his team onto the field. Photo: Getty

Five Highlanders make All Blacks squad

Five Highlanders have been named in the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad, while several high-profile players have been left out.

Gareth Evans signs Hurricanes contract

Gareth Evans slips through the tackle of Robbie Henshaw of the Lions during the Highlanders vs...

Gareth Evans signs two-year deal with Hurricanes

Highlander's loose forward Gareth Evans has signed with the Hurricanes for the next two years.

Highlanders beaten in rain by Crusaders

If the weather stays as awful as it has been, stick the mortgage on the Crusaders.

One goes and one stays

Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa will play for French club Toulon while winger Waisake Naholo will stay with the Highlanders.

Highlanders overwhelm Reds

Fair to say the Crusaders or Lions won't be fizzing to face the Highlanders next week.

Highlanders give back to community

Highlanders (from left) Marty Banks, Ash Dixon, Elliot Dixon and Joe Wheeler with the bundles of...

Highlanders give back to community

The Highlanders are used to receiving cheers, but for Christmas they are giving some cheer of their own.

Highlanders return triumphant

Talk about punching above your weight. The team from the smallest catchment, with the smallest budget and the fewest All Blacks, is only one win away from Super rugby glory. The...

Dream lives on for Highlanders

Highlanders fan celebrate at full time on Saturday. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

Dream lives on for Highlanders

The Highlanders, with two new All Blacks squad members, are two games from glory and could host the final under their own roof.

Fairytales do come true - at least the sporting kind. The South will salute the Highlanders rugby team at a street parade in Dunedin today, with players and fans alike elated after the 21-14 win on Saturday night against the Hurricanes.