Highlanders

'Forty-Two Per Cent of Their Losses by Seven or Less': ARP Names the Highlanders Super Rugby's Most Frustrating Team

Aotearoa Rugby Pod's Brenner Newton and Ross Karl have put a number on what Highlanders fans have felt for four seasons: 42% of their 47 Super Rugby Pacific losses have been by seven points or fewer. After last weekend's narrow Fijian Drua defeat in Lautoka, the panel called the Highlanders the competition's most frustrating team.

Rugby Union · 5/8/2026

'Long Way Back': Two Cents Rugby Sets the Brumbies, Force and Highlanders Up for a Round 13 Knockout

With the Brumbies five points clear of the chasing pack and the Highlanders, Waratahs, Drua and Force scrapping for the last playoff spots, Two Cents Rugby's round 13 preview lays out a weekend that could effectively decide who books a finals ticket.

Rugby Union · 5/7/2026

'Pick Them While They're Hot': Aotearoa Pod's All Blacks Back-Three Names Caleb Tangitau

On the latest Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Brendon and Ross pieced together their All Blacks back-three for Dave Rennie's first Test, locking in Will Jordan at fullback and arguing Highlanders flyer Caleb Tangitau has done enough to start outside Caleb Clarke before either of the more decorated right-wing options.

Rugby Union · 5/6/2026

Canes Go Clear at the Top: Two Cents Rugby's Round 12 Verdict on Super Rugby Pacific 2026

Two Cents Rugby breaks down a defining Round 12 in Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes hold off the Crusaders to lead by two, the Force shock the Waratahs in Sydney, the Drua bury the Highlanders under turnovers, and the Reds outlast the Brumbies in a Brisbane arm-wrestle.

Rugby Union · 5/4/2026

'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 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