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The Highlanders find themselves at the crossroads of uncertainty and potential.
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Opinion: Why this is the biggest Super Rugby season yet
With mass financial pressures, this year looms as the competition’s most important.
Former Waikato prop named to play for England A
Josh Iosefa-Scott is now eligible for England selection after three years based there.
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How World Cup discards can prove themselves to Robertson
Fringe All Blacks have their work cut out.
Brown's Springboks appointment brings fresh narrative to rugby
OPINION: Tony Brown is set to form a dynamic duo with Rassie Erasmus.
'A fine balance': Robertson reveals changes to Super Rugby load management for ABs
All Blacks won't be capped to a blanket number of games in the 2024 Super season.
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The New Year Honours recipient on famous people he has met, and sport’s biggest issues.
How to fix rugby: A bold idea inspired by T20 success
OPINION: Drawing inspiration from Australia and cricket, this could be the key to success.
Which departing All Black leaves the biggest hole?
The All Blacks lost eight influential players post World Cup. Who leaves the biggest hole?
Hot or not? What fashion experts think of new Super Rugby jerseys
The biggest day in rugby fashion has come and gone.
'Ruining the game': Carlos Spencer lashes TMO
An All Blacks legend is pleading for balance and thrills to be restored to rugby.
Super Rugby overhaul: Why it's time for a draft
Using a draft system can elevate competency and reduce predictability, writes Paul Lewis.
Players to watch in 2024 Super Rugby season
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Super Rugby squads revealed: Another All Black takes a sabbatical
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World Rugby accused of misleading public on safety of head impacts
A renowned neuropathologist has slammed a joint study about head knocks.
Rugby on course for 2028 Club World Cup
There is 'real warmth' for a tournament between southern and northern hemisphere sides.
Groundbreaking study reveals rugby's impact on players' heads
The science of rugby - revealing the truth about head forces in the game.
Scott Robertson's All Blacks: How the team will look
ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson's side are sure to play a lot different to Ian Foster's.
Scrap the TMO? The law that must change to save rugby
Rugby is in crisis but these changes would go a long way to keeping its appeal.
All Blacks' clash with Italy: Should we fear the Azzurri?
A lot is riding on the match in Lyon this weekend. Should New Zealand fans be worried?
Malakai Fekitoa's big week: Engaged, a new baby and back in the RWC
In the same week as welcoming his second child Fekitoa was called up by Tonga for the RWC.
'A real coup': Star Kiwi coach returning to Super Rugby
The highly regarded coach is returning to New Zealand next year in a newly-created role.
Radical changes: Highlanders reveal departure of 16 players
The Highlanders have made big changes to their squad for the 2024 season.
Giving back: Marc Ellis a new owner of Highlanders
Ellis is excited to be reconnecting with rugby in the South.
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