The man who helped ID Damian McKenzie is heading to the Highlanders
Dave Dillon, formerly the head coach of the Japanese company team the Kobelco Steelers, will join Clarke Dermody’s coaching team…
Online Editors
24 Aug, 7:19
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Picking a starting Highlanders team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
With four days until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Highlanders side that could open th…
Alex McLeod
14 Feb, 2:19
Naholo, Vahaakolo still on radar as Highlanders search for wingers
They may be about to suit up for the Crusaders against their former side, but Waisake Naholo and Freedom Vahaakolo could still yet…
Alex McLeod
03 Feb, 22:11
Ex-All Blacks and Wallabies playmakers to go head-to-head in Japan
A pair of former All Blacks and Wallabies playmakers are set to square off in a star-studded round three clash in Japan Rugby Leag…
Alex McLeod
20 Jan, 18:42
Israel Folau named to start second League One match after impressive debut
Former Wallabies star Israel Folau has been named to start his second Japan Rugby League One match after impressing in his competi…
Alex McLeod
13 Jan, 21:40
Israel Folau scores a double in his return to professional rugby
Israel Folau has made a successful return to rugby union, scoring two tries in the Shining Arcs Tokyo-Bay Urayasu’s 24-23 win ov…
Finn Morton
08 Jan, 0:39
The players set to headline the opening day of the Japan Rugby League One competition
Some of the world’s best rugby players are now just hours away from taking the field in the inaugural season of Japan’s Rugby …
Finn Morton
07 Jan, 20:18
'They're the future': Aaron Smith's pledge to keep New Zealand's top talent at the Highlanders
With just two years left on his contract, Aaron Smith's playing days with the Highlanders are numbered, but that hasn't stopped hi…
Alex McLeod
10 Jun, 23:43
Tony Brown reveals the key to Highlanders win over Blues to keep Super Rugby Aoteaora hopes alive
Highlanders head coach Tony Brown has praised his loose forwards, playmakers, a young midfielder and a veteran lock for their stan…
Alex McLeod
17 Apr, 1:39
'I would like to play for Japan': Former Super Rugby speedster Tevita Li reveals test rugby ambitions
Former Blues and Highlanders wing Tevita Li has his eyes set on playing at a World Cup for his adopted nation.
Alex McLeod
18 Feb, 23:34
Ben Smith and Michael Hooper named to make long-awaited Top League debuts this weekend
Former All Blacks star Ben Smith and Wallabies captain Michael Hooper will make their long-awaited Top League debuts for their res…
Sam Smith
18 Feb, 18:12
'My body's never felt better': Former All Black Andy Ellis charts course for rugby's new frontier
Andy Ellis called time on his New Zealand career over half a decade ago, but the former Crusaders and Canterbury halfback is still…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Jan, 22:44
All Blacks, Wallabies and Springboks abroad: The all-star 2021 Top League foreigners XV
In anticipation of the Top League kicking off this weekend, here is a XV made up of the best foreign talent set to grace the Japan…
Alex McLeod
10 Jan, 21:22
Top League giants Kobelco Steelers confirm signings of ex-All Blacks duo Aaron Cruden and Ben Smith
Reigning Top League champions Kobelco Steelers have added a pair of All Blacks veterans to their already impressive ranks ahead of…
Online Editors
31 Jul, 1:47
Elliot Dixon confirms why he definitely won't feature for the Highlanders in 2020
Exclusive: Rumours have been cropping up that the NZ-only edition of Super Rugby could welcome back some of the country’s former…
Tom Vinicombe
11 May, 20:47
A six-try haul earns Malo Tuitama a spot in the Top League team of the week alongside some international superstars
Round 6 of the Top League saw some big results, notably in Kobe where Kobelco Steelers produced a sensational 57-0 win against Tos…
Oliver Trenchard
25 Feb, 16:40
