Super RugbyRugby: Fierce rivals to start Super seasonNew Zealand's Super rugby conference is primed for a high-octane start next year with a clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.07 Oct 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders leave door ajar for NonuThe Highlanders have not shut the door on Ma'a Nonu but have not heard from the midfield back or his agent since April.09 Aug 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Rebels beat HighlandersMelbourne gave their Super Rugby coach Damien Hill and a host of departing players a fairytale finish as they came from behind to snatch a 38-37 win over the Highlanders.12 Jul 09:33 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders coaching heads on lineJamie Joseph's water-tight contract makes him safe until the end of next year, but his assistants might not be so lucky.10 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyUnder-fire Joseph can't be sackedThe Highlanders will play the final match of their disastrous season against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday but no matter what the result is.09 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders win nailbiterIt's not often that a dead game has so much life.06 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyHighlanders earn high-scoring winHighlanders coach Jamie Joseph must have watched his side's 49-44 victory over the Hurricanes in Wellington tonight wondering `where has this been all year?'.06 Jul 09:25 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Carter steers Crusaders homeWith the blood running hot, it took the cool head of Daniel Carter to steer the Crusaders home tonight.29 Jun 09:29 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Hosts' hunger alarm bell for CrusadersThe news last night that more than 4000 extra seats have been made available for tonight's Highlanders match against the Crusaders in Dunedin should add to the alarm bells ringing in the visitors' camp.28 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionSean Fitzpatrick: Sparkling Highlanders surely puzzling JosephYou could almost hear Jamie Joseph, coach of the Highlanders, saying: 'Hang on ... what's going on here?'08 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Chicken' lays out streakerIn his duties as AJ the Chicken, the Highlanders' mascot, Mr James tackled a streaker during the home team's victory over the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.02 Jun 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Brief relief eases the painThe Highlanders finally woke from a deep slumber to dispatch the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.02 Jun 12:00 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Thorn tosses up future options after roller coaster couple of yearsAs of next month, Brad Thorn will be unemployed. His contract with the Highlanders will be finished and he definitely won't play ITM Cup rugby this year.31 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues on the brinkUsually the Blues gather early in the week to dissect video clips, review their last game and wade through ideas for their next match.30 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: String of losses weighs heavily on ThornBrad Thorn has won more things than most players and now he is experiencing life at the other end of the table.30 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Braid in doubt after training injuryWorkaholic flanker Luke Braid has several dates with the Blues medicos before he can confirm his place for the decisive return Super 15 clash with the Highlanders.28 May 05:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulMid season report card: HighlandersEach day this week nzherald.co.nz looks at the progress of the NZ Super Rugby franchises at the business end of the season. Today: Gregor Paul on the last-placed Highlanders.06 May 12:00 AM
Super RugbyHighlanders beat SharksThe Highlanders will have slept well last night despite, finally, winning their first game of the season after eight consecutive losses.04 May 09:30 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Don't look backAfter racking up eight straight losses this season it is time for the Highlanders to move on, start afresh, and blaze some new trails.04 May 04:30 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v HighlandersJoin us here for our live blog of the Crusaders taking on the Highlanders from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.20 Apr 07:11 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Desperate Crusaders not lacking motivationThe Crusaders perform best when they play with desperation and a burning sense of injustice, so the Highlanders would be advised to prepare to dodge the metaphorical kitchen sink in Christchurch tonight.19 Apr 05:30 PM
