Super RugbyHat-trick eases Brumbies to victoryThe Highlanders' three-match winning streak came to a brutal end at the hands of the Brumbies in Canberra last night.24 Apr 12:12 PM
OpinionWynne GrayFailing Blues must plan aheadIn sporting circles and rugby conversation, failure has become the accepted outcome for the Blues and they stayed true to that course against the Highlanders, writes Wynne Gray.19 Apr 09:47 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cowan admits old team are hotJimmy Cowan is going back to his roots - back to Dunedin to face the team he played for more than 100 times, a team he freely admits are much better now.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Hohneck back on deck for HighlandersHighlanders coach Jamie Joseph is completely satisfied with the condition of prop Josh Hohneck, saying that anyone who can go pig hunting and capture a boar must be all right.16 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Blulanders settling in after hopping sidesCowan, Bekhuis and Woodcock or Naholo, Fekitoa, Aaron Smith, Ash Dixon and Dan Pryor - Wynne Gray wonders, which team got the better deal?15 Apr 02:46 AM
Super RugbyFrench lure strong for NaholoThe Highlanders made a big pitch to keep star winger Waisake Naholo but he had all-but signed a deal to go to France before the season had even kicked off.14 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayJK's team must lift in battle of the mixAt the start of the Super Rugby season, the Blues had a mish-mash of backs while the Highlanders would struggle with forwards. Combine them and they might be handy, writes Wynne Gray.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyHighlanders will test Blues' mettleThe Highlanders' performance in chasing down the Crusaders in Christchurch for a significant victory on Saturday should have been enough to bring the Blues back down to earth.12 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionHighlanders bolster NZ's optimism for playoffsThe Highlanders certainly showed they have playoff credentials by going to Christchurch and winning. It was a statement win, writes Justin Marshall.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders take southern spoilsTime to take the Highlanders seriously. A victory in Christchurch suggests they are good enough to win this thing and no one should take their eye off them now.11 Apr 09:24 AM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Coaches deserve applause for successful change of tacticsWe are always very quick to criticise coaches when teams are inept or failing to get results so I would take this opportunity to give credit to the coaches at the Highlanders and Hurricanes.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyHurricanes show grit to go with styleHurricanes preserve their unbeaten record for the season with hard-fought win over unlucky Highlanders.20 Mar 08:51 AM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Rabble with a cause - the rise and rise of Jamie's mobAsk Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph about his side's "battlers" tag and see what happens. Actually, let me save you the trouble.17 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Highlanders show they are title contendersAt the start of the season it was mentioned that the Highlanders had a tough draw and how important it was that they got away to a good start because they're going to feel the brunt at the end with....15 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders stun WaratahsSomething mysterious is going on around this Highlanders mob; they are somehow winning matches which they have no right to win.14 Mar 09:12 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Chiefs v HighlandersJoin us here for the live blog of tonight's Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at Waikato Stadium.06 Mar 06:00 AM
Super RugbyHighlanders earn ugly winThe Highlanders scored a late try through Waisake Naholo to earn their first win of the season against the Reds in Dunedin.27 Feb 08:26 AM
Super RugbyCrusaders hold off HighlandersIn another compelling Southern derby, the Crusaders held off a late charge from the Highlanders to claim their first win of the Super Rugby season.21 Feb 08:24 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Highlanders v CrusadersJoin our live blog of the Super Rugby clash between South Island rivals the Highlanders and the Crusaders in Dunedin.21 Feb 05:58 AM
Super RugbyJustin Marshall: NZ teams' pros and consJustin Marshall, in the first of his twice-weekly columns, casts his eyes over the strengths and weaknesses of the New Zealand franchises.13 Feb 12:00 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Around the groundsWith Minnesota Vikings tight end Rhett Ellison visiting training this week, it's tempting to ponder how some of the Blues' best would handle a job swap.12 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbySoutherners can serve up surprises yetFinished sixth - beaten in playoffs. Devoid of stars and coming off the back of a horror campaign in 2013, the Highlanders were the tournament's big surprise last year.12 Feb 04:00 PM
