As it happened: Highlanders v Blues
Join us here for our live blog of the Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Blues from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
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Can the Highlanders beat the Blues?
ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer catches up with the Highlanders' co-captains, Ben Smith and Nasi Manu, ahead of the team's match against the Blues at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.
Justin Marshall: Pressure on Read-less Crusaders
Herald columnist Justin Marshall breaks down the five franchises ahead of this weekend's NZ Super Rugby launch.
Super Rugby kicking off
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray look towards the start of the NZ matches in the 2015 Super Rugby season, who will win and who will fail?. Herald Rugby will be with you every week as the season unfolds.
Rugby: Joseph upbeat despite Highlanders' lack of tries in the pre-season
The Highlanders have scored only three tries in the pre-season but coach Jamie Joseph is not pushing any panic buttons over his attack.
Chiefs to win again?
The Rugby Herald team give their expert opinion & analysis on the upcoming 2014 Super Rugby season. Radio Sports Nigel Yalden joins Gregor Paul from the Herald on Sunday and Patrick McKendry from APNZ newswire to 'crystal ball' the season ahead.
Rugby: Highlanders out for redemption
Redemption is the primary goal for the Highlanders in 2014.
Rugby: Southerners must regain the respect of supporters
It is not often a team's season can be decided by one game but for the Highlanders that may be the case.
Wynne Gray: First challenge to win over fan base
Best thing about the Highlanders? Their foxy home stadium, the Smiths, Nasi Manu and Brad Thorn, writes Wynne Gray.
Otago University to sponsor Highlanders
The University of Otago has become the first university in New Zealand to sign on as a major sponsor of a Super Rugby franchise. The deal between the university and the Highlanders was announced at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday afternoon. Many of the Highlanders staff and players have studied at Otago, and both organisations feel the partnership will be beneficial.
Highlanders v Brumbies - pre-season
Images of the pre-season match between the Highlanders and Brumbies in Queenstown.
Rugby: Fierce rivals to start Super season
New Zealand's Super rugby conference is primed for a high-octane start next year with a clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.
Rugby: Highlanders leave door ajar for Nonu
The Highlanders have not shut the door on Ma'a Nonu but have not heard from the midfield back or his agent since April.
Rugby: Rebels beat Highlanders
Melbourne 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.
Rugby: Highlanders coaching heads on line
Jamie Joseph's water-tight contract makes him safe until the end of next year, but his assistants might not be so lucky.
Under-fire Joseph can't be sacked
The Highlanders will play the final match of their disastrous season against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday but no matter what the result is.
Highlanders earn high-scoring win
Highlanders 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?'.
Rugby: Carter steers Crusaders home
With the blood running hot, it took the cool head of Daniel Carter to steer the Crusaders home tonight.
Rugby: Hosts' hunger alarm bell for Crusaders
The 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.
Sean Fitzpatrick: Sparkling Highlanders surely puzzling Joseph
You could almost hear Jamie Joseph, coach of the Highlanders, saying: 'Hang on ... what's going on here?'
'Chicken' lays out streaker
In 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.
Rugby: Brief relief eases the pain
The Highlanders finally woke from a deep slumber to dispatch the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.
Rugby: Thorn tosses up future options after roller coaster couple of years
As 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.