Highlanders

'If That's Not a Red Card, What Is?': Jamie Joseph and Super Rugby's Yellow-Card Crisis

Two Highlanders matches in a fortnight have left head coach Jamie Joseph publicly challenging Super Rugby's application of its head-contact sanctions, with one match-defining yellow card and a knockout that was waved through as only a card short of a red.

Rugby Union · 4/19/2026

'D-Mac Is Still the Hot Hand': Julian Shaw Locks In His No-Debate All Blacks Backline for 2026

Rugby analyst Julian Shaw sets out the All Blacks backline he believes should start the 2026 season — Cam Roigard at nine, Damian McKenzie ahead of Ruben Love at ten, and a shock pick on the wing in Highlanders speedster Caleb Tangitau.

Rugby Union · 4/17/2026

Oliver Haig: The Highlanders Flanker Building a Powerful Presence in the Loose Forwards

Oliver Haig is a physically imposing flanker for the Highlanders, standing 196 cm tall and weighing 115 kg. His size, mobility and positional demands make him a valuable modern loose forward, capable of influencing collisions, breakdowns and lineouts. The article examines his role, likely strengths and why his profile suits the Highlanders’ forward-driven identity.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Highlanders Hold Firm at Forsyth Barr to Defeat Hurricanes

The Highlanders defeated the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, with the home side finishing ahead of their New Zealand rivals in a completed contest. While detailed scoring data was unavailable, the result underlined the Highlanders’ ability to make home advantage count against strong opposition.

Rugby · 3/20/2026

Highlanders Hold Firm at Forsyth Barr to Defeat Hurricanes

The Highlanders claimed a classified home victory over the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on 20 March 2026, finishing first with the Hurricanes second. With limited event data available, the key takeaway was the Highlanders’ effective conversion of home advantage into a controlled result, while the Hurricanes were left to settle for second on the road.

Rugby · 3/20/2026

Crusaders Hold Firm at Apollo Projects Stadium to Defeat Highlanders

The Crusaders defeated the Highlanders at Apollo Projects Stadium on 14 March 2026 in Super Rugby Pacific, finishing first as the home side while the Highlanders were classified second. With limited match data available, the key story was the Crusaders’ effective use of home advantage to secure a significant rivalry win.

Rugby · 3/14/2026

Crusaders Hold Sway at Apollo Projects Stadium to Defeat Highlanders

The Crusaders claimed a home victory over the Highlanders at Apollo Projects Stadium on March 14, 2026, finishing first with the visitors classified second. With limited event data available, the key story was the Crusaders’ ability to turn home advantage into a controlled win over a significant rival in the 2026 season.

Rugby · 3/14/2026

Highlanders Hold Firm at Forsyth Barr to Open Their Super Rugby Pacific Campaign

The Highlanders opened their Super Rugby Pacific 2026 season with a home win over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium, finishing first in the classified order. In a match defined more by control and execution than chaos, the Highlanders made home advantage count, while the Force were left to settle for second and an opening-round defeat on the road.

Rugby · 3/7/2026

Highlanders Hold Firm at Forsyth Barr to Open 2026 with Victory over Western Force

The Highlanders opened their 2026 season with a home victory over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium on March 7. With limited statistical detail available, the result remains the key takeaway: the Highlanders finished first and the Force second, giving the home side an important early-season win and momentum.

Rugby · 3/7/2026

Hurricanes Edge Ahead as Super Rugby 2024 Title Race Tightens at the Top

The Hurricanes lead Super Rugby 2024 on 56 points, just one ahead of the Blues and four clear of the Brumbies, making for a tightly contested title race. The Chiefs and Reds remain in the upper tier but have ground to make up, while the battle for finals places is intense from sixth downward, with the Highlanders, Fijian Drua, Rebels, and Crusaders closely packed.

Rugby · 6/15/2024