Highlanders' Rookie of the Year one of two re-signings
Standout Highlanders recruits, TK Howden and Veveni Lasaqa, have both re-signed with the club through to 2027.
Ned Lester
10 Jun 2025, 17:38
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Highlanders continue recruitment of young talent with 2026 squad
Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph has been active in the player market once again when recruiting for his 2026 Super Rugby Pacif…
Ned Lester
05 Nov 2025, 15:00
Otago outclass Bay of Plenty to advance to 2025 NPC final
Otago have claimed an NPC final berth for the first time in 20 years, roaring home to a 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in front of m…
Ned Lester
17 Oct 2025, 3:31
NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
Naitoa Ah Kuoi will captain Bay of Plenty in the absence of injured Kurt Eklund, as the Steamers look to continue their quest for …
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2025, 20:38
Opinion
It's time for the All Blacks XV to trust youth before it's too late
Dylan Pledger, who once again was impressive against Waikato in the NPC on Friday, will no doubt be on the tour, and rightly so. T…
Henry Lee
11 Oct 2025, 22:23
Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 18:50
Highlanders confirm signing of Otago star Lucas Casey
With a Ranfurly Shield win and a Super Rugby contract, it's been a big week for Otago young gun Lucas Casey.
Ned Lester
25 Sep 2025, 16:49
Highlanders add former All Black Angus Ta'avao for 2026 season
The youthful Highlanders have landed some veteran leadership in the form of 23-cap former All Blacks prop Angus Ta'avao.
Ned Lester
13 Aug 2025, 17:53
Opinion
The five top performers from round one of the NPC
The NPC is back, drawing enthusiastic crowds around the motu. Waikato opened the season with an epic Eden Park comeback.
Adam Julian
05 Aug 2025, 17:41
Crusaders vs Highlanders: Joseph's missing piece, sauce-less 'Saders
The Crusaders escaped a tight encounter with their southern rivals, the Highlanders, with a win after scoring just 15 points throu…
Ned Lester
23 May 2025, 21:50
Crusaders squeeze past Highlanders in thrilling southern derby
Rob Penney's Crusaders managed to close out the game, 15-12, after a thrilling 80 minutes, as replacement Highlanders playmaker Ca…
Henry Lee
23 May 2025, 4:01
140 kg Highlanders prop to reach milestone in southern derby
Highlanders bruiser Saula Ma'u will play his 50th game for the team in Christchurch this weekend when they take on the Crusaders.
Ned Lester
20 May 2025, 23:21
Opinion
What went wrong with the Highlanders this season
Year two of the Highlanders under returning coach Jamie Joseph has presented challenges as the franchise sits in last place curren…
Ben Smith
19 May 2025, 22:23
Highlanders welcome trio back from injury for Hurricanes
Jona Nareki, Sosefo Kautai and Tanielu Tele’a are back on deck for the Highlanders' derby with the Hurricanes.
Ned Lester
13 May 2025, 23:47
Highlanders looking to keep season alive versus Moana Pasifika
Highlanders co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai is back in the midfield as his team prepares to host Moana Pasifika on Sunday afternoo…
Ben Smith
29 Apr 2025, 23:34
Crusaders flex muscles in attritional win over Highlanders
The great southern derby played out in front of the raucous Zoo at Forsyth Barr Stadium, but those enthused Dunedin fans went home…
Ned Lester
26 Apr 2025, 4:03
