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Hurricanes v Highlanders
Photos from the first Super Rugby game of the season at the Westpac Stadium.
Rugby: Highlanders name side
The Highlanders team to play the Hurricanes on Friday in the opening match of the Super Rugby competition has been named.
Highlanders Super Rugby squad
A brief look at the Highlanders squad for the 2011 Super Rugby season.
Rugby: Early momentum key says Mackintosh
Skipper Jamie Mackintosh sees early momentum as vital for the Highlanders as they seek to turn around their Super rugby struggles of recent years.
Rugby: Another AB hit with injury
All Blacks lock Tom Donnelly will miss the first six rounds of the Highlanders' Super Rugby season.
Rugby: Injury blow for Donnelly
The Highlanders have injury concerns to two of their most important players - before the season has even begun.
Rugby: Blues name side to face Highlanders
The Blues have named their first starting XV for 2011 ahead of their pre-season match against the Highlanders on Saturday.
Rugby: Four players sign with Highlanders
The Highlanders have made four new signings but don't appear any closer to retaining the services of loose forward Adam Thomson.
All Blacks: Cowan still has point to prove
Jimmy Cowan feels he has something to prove but the All Blacks rugby coaches were never in doubt about their No 1 halfback.
Rugby: NZ teams lack the basics
Beaten in rugby's most basic skills, it is little wonder New Zealand teams endured their worst Super 14 season on record.