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Oct 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Argentinian Prop Signs with Highlanders For 2014
The Highlanders have announced today that young Argentinian tight-head prop Matias Diaz has signed a one-year deal with the Franchise. 20-year old Diaz plays for the Teqüe Rugby Club rugby in Argentina, and made his Test debut for the Pumas this year against...
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Oct 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Recruit Local Talent
The Highlanders have announced today that local Otago forwards Gareth Evans and Tom Franklin have signed with the franchise, and also that livewire Halfback Fumiaki Tanaka has recommitted to the Highlanders for the 2014 season. Highlanders’ Head Coach,...
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Jul 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders lock in four key signings for 2014
· Brad Thorn, Hayden Parker, TJ Ioane re-sign · Maori All Black Shane Christie signs up · Tamati Ellison confirms he will be back pending a NZR dispensation On the back of the key signing of Ben Smith, the Highlanders have today announced that former All...
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Jul 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Rebels In Melbourne
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Rebels in Melbourne tomorrow night. Joseph has made two changes to the starting XV that played the Hurricanes last weekend in Wellington. In the forwards, captain Andrew Hore...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play The Hurricanes In Wellington
Highlanders Named To Play The Hurricanes In Wellington Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium tomorrow night. Joseph has made three changes to the starting XV that played the Crusaders last...
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Jun 28, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Highlanders Open Additional Seats for Clash with Crusaders
Due to ticket demand, the Highlanders have opened the Mitre 10 Mega Stand for tomorrow’s final Super Rugby home fixture versus the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The stand was not planned to be opened for this match (due to University holidays), however...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Time for Sharks, Stormers to get back on track in Australia – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview
Time for Sharks, Stormers to get back on track in Australia – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview It’s Aussie time for The Sharks and the DHL Stormers as they move into the second half of their Vodacom Super Rugby tours in Brisbane and Sydney...
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May 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to play the Highlanders on 11 May 2013
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE HIGHLANDERS AT PORT ELIZABETH SATURDAY 11 MAY 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain) 14. Siyanda Grey 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9. Shaun Venter 1. Schalk Ferreira 2....
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Squad Traveling To South Africa Today
Highlanders squad traveling to South Africa today. Forwards Josh Bekhuis Liam Coltman Elliot Dixon Ma’afu Fia John Hardie Jarrad Hoeata Andrew Hore TJ Ioane Chris King Jamie Mackintosh Brad Thorn Mose Tuiali’i Joe Wheeler Tony Woodcock Backs Phil...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Brad Thorn To Start His 100th Super Rugby Match Against The Sharks In Dunedin
Brad Thorn will run out onto Forsyth Barr Stadium for his 100th Super Rugby appearance tomorrow night. He joins fellow Highlander Chris King who also reached this significant milestone in 2013. Thorn made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders in 2001...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Team announced for battle with Highlanders
The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY Highlanders vs. The Sharks Date : Saturday, 4 May 2013 Time : 19h35 (New Zealand time) 09h35 (South African time) Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand Referee : Steve Walsh Assistant Referees : Mike...
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Apr 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders team to play Brumbies
Highlanders Named To Play Brumbies In Dunedin Tomorrow Night Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has made six changes to the starting team that played the Blues in Auckland last Friday night. In the forwards, Ma’afu Fia comes back into the front row,...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Chris King Starts For Highlanders In 100th Super Rugby Game
Highlanders’ stalwart Chris King will run out onto Waikato Stadium tomorrow night for his 100th Super Rugby appearance – his 84th for the Highlanders. King made his debut for the Highlanders in 2005 and will join a small and illustrious group of...
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Mar 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes v Highlanders Derby this Friday
Hurricanes v Highlanders Derby this Friday The Hurricanes will face their third New Zealand based team in round four of the Investec Super Rugby competition on Friday evening. The side will travel this week to Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin to meet the...
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Mar 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders named to play Cheetahs in Invercargill
Highlanders Named To Play Cheetahs in Invercargill Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Cheetahs at Rugby Park Stadium in Invercargill on Saturday night (7.35pm NZT). In the forwards, Andrew Hore returns to the Highlanders...
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Feb 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Chiefs in Opener
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tomorrow night (7.35pm NZT). This is the opening game of the 2013 Investec Super Rugby competition for both New Zealand franchises. Three...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Piri Weepu starts agaisnt Highlanders in warm-up
Friday February 15 Queenstown Events Centre Kick-off 5.30pm Piri Weepu will make his first appearance of the year for the Blues on Friday when they take on the Highlanders in Queenstown in their final pre-season hit-out. The World Cup winning halfback has...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Flying High With Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust
The Highlanders have announced today that Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust will be the Franchise’s official charity partner for 2013. The Highlanders have supported a number of charities over the past few seasons in a variety of ways. The opportunity to...
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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Starting XV Named To Play The Crusaders in Oamaru
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his starting XV to play the Crusaders at Whitestone Contracting Stadium in Oamaru tomorrow afternoon (4.30pm NZT). This is the second pre-season game for both New Zealand franchises. There are a number of...
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Feb 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named the team to play Jamie Joseph’s Highlanders in the second pre-season game of the Investec Super Rugby 2013 season. The game takes place on Friday 8th February at the Whitestone Contracting Stadium, Oamaru....
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Nov 27, 12 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Season Tickets Go On Public Sale
Highlanders’ season tickets have gone on public sale this week, after a strong preferential sales period amongst existing season ticket holders and match-day ticket purchasers. Existing season ticket holders were given the opportunity to renew their seats...
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Oct 31, 12 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders 2013 Super Rugby squad announced
The Highlanders squad has a number of new faces and this will make for a very exciting season in 2013. The forward pack will be bolstered by the experience of Brad Thorn and Tony Woodcock who have played a combined total of 151 tests for the All Blacks and...
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Oct 18, 12 •
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Comments Off on Brad Thorn Signs With Highlanders
The Highlanders confirmed today that former All Black legend Brad Thorn has signed a one-year contract to play with the southern franchise for the 2013 Investec Super Rugby season. Thorn was part of the 2011 Rugby World Cup winning All Blacks and has been...
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Oct 16, 12 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders negotiate with Ma'a Nonu
The Highlanders have today confirmed they are in negotiation with All Blacks mid-fielder Ma’a Nonu for the 2013 Investec Super Rugby season. Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph said that a deal with Nonu would be a major boost for the southern franchise,...
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Sep 10, 12 •
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Comments Off on All Black Tony Woodcock signs with The Highlanders
World Cup winning All Black, Tony Woodcock, has today signed with the Highlanders for a two-year period and will join the franchise for the 2013 Investec Super Rugby competition. 31 year old Woodcock was born in Helensville, and made his 1st class debut for...
