The Highlanders thought Chiefs midfielder Charlie Ngatai should have been red carded for the lifting tackle on Elliott Dixon.

COMMENT: We're getting close to the point when the All Backs selectors will be confirming their first squad of the year, to play Wales next month.

The Highlanders reminded everyone just why they claimed last year's competition, shining in all facets to shock the Chiefs.

Live updates of the Chiefs and Highlanders round 11 Super Rugby clash at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

The game between the Chiefs and the Highlanders in Hamilton tonight is a massive one for many reasons, not least of which are the key match-ups across the park.

In a battle of backlines dotted with All Black starters and many more hopefuls, one man will hog the headlines

Waisake Naholo's return to rugby has gone as planned.

The Highlanders relied on a defensive masterclass to beat the Brumbies and snap a mini losing streak.

The Reds have held on for their first victory of the Super Rugby season, edging the Highlanders 28-27 in a Saturday night thriller at Suncorp Stadium.

Highlanders pivot Lima Sopoaga has revealed what he needs to improve in order to impress the All Black selectors.

A couple of strong team cultures have been among the highlights this weekend with the Highlanders' come-from-behind win over the Force.

The Highlanders have held off an early onslaught and a rash of injuries to overcome a fierce Force side in Dunedin tonight.

The defending champions are moving nicely into top gear and starting to look more than capable of holding onto their title.

The Melbourne Rebels feel the Super Rugby defending champion Highlanders are playing better than when they won the title.

The Waratahs, completely outplayed in the first half against the Highlanders, gave the defending champions a big scare.

The Highlanders have rolled to a 34-15 victory over the Lions, delighting their fans at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Former Crusaders and Wallaby coach Robbie Deans has emerged as a dark horse candidate to take over the Highlanders next season.

The Hurricanes showed more than they did in week one, it was a decent display, but not enough to beat a Highlanders side.

The Hurricanes and Highlanders just don't do boring, and the Highlanders came out on top of a thriller in Dunedin.

TJ Perenara should put his faith in his physical attributes and skillset, rather than attempting to be a Smith clone, writes Justin Marshall.

Waisake Naholo shouldn't have gone to the World Cup, writes Chris Rattue, and now his career is marooned.

Highlanders wing re-injured the leg which almost cost him his World Cup dream and for which he sought traditional healing in his native Fiji.

Everyone would have settled for a decent performance from the Blues on opening night - but they gave more than anyone expected, writes Gregor Paul.

Live updates of the Blues taking on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby opener for 2016.

New coach Tana Umaga was pinching himself as his side fought back for a sensational win.