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Highlanders

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Highlanders role for Dermody

Highlanders role for Dermody

The Highlanders have brought in former New Zealand prop Clarke Dermody as a full-time scrum and assistant forwards coach.

10 new players in Highlanders squad

10 new players in Highlanders squad

Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his squad to compete in the 2015 Super Rugby tournament.

Highlanders add three to squad

Highlanders add three to squad

The Highlanders have added three more signings to their Super Rugby squad, including the ITM Cup's top points scorer, Marty Banks.

Tanaka re-signs with Highlanders

Tanaka re-signs with Highlanders

The Highlanders have announced that Japan international half-back Fumiaki Tanaka will be returning to play for them for the 2015 season.

Super Rugby draw released

Super Rugby draw released

The draw for 2015's Super Rugby season has been released, with defending champions the Waratahs hosting Western Force in Round 1.

More Highlanders News

  • Aaron Smith signs Highlanders deal
  • Brad Thorn linked with Leicester
  • Thorn and Highlanders part ways
  • Smith staying at Highlanders
  • Highlanders surpass expectations
  • Joseph coy on Sharks' chances
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
  • We must build on success - Brown
  • Sharks sneak into semi-finals ReportSharks sneak into semi-finals
  • The impossible road trip
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Preview: Sharks v Highlanders PreviewPreview: Sharks v Highlanders
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Highlanders welcome back Ben Smith
  • Crusaders win New Zealand Conference ReportCrusaders win New Zealand Conference
  • Preview: Crusaders v Highlanders PreviewPreview: Crusaders v Highlanders
  • Aaron Smith stays with Highlanders
  • Smith to miss first game in two years
  • Smith set to leave hospital
  • Ben Smith hospitalised with infection
  • Waratahs romp to league success ReportWaratahs romp to league success
  • Preview: Waratahs v Highlanders PreviewPreview: Waratahs v Highlanders
  • Same again for the Highlanders
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker, Round 18
  • Afeaki backs Singapore for SR spot
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
  • It means a lot to us - Manu
  • Highlanders edge Chiefs in thriller ReportHighlanders edge Chiefs in thriller
  • SANZAR upgrades SR concussion tests
  • Sopoaga aiming high
  • Edinburgh sign up a Highlander
  • Preview: Highlanders v Chiefs PreviewPreview: Highlanders v Chiefs
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker, Round 17
  • Highlanders' ABs back to face Chiefs
  • King on his way to Montpelllier
  • Highlanders extend Joseph contract
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
  • All Blacks name Fekitoa and Tuipulotu
  • Highlanders stumble in Brisbane ReportHighlanders stumble in Brisbane
  • Preview: Reds v Highlanders PreviewPreview: Reds v Highlanders
  • Crusaders claim South Island thriller ReportCrusaders claim South Island thriller
  • Preview: Highlanders v Crusaders PreviewPreview: Highlanders v Crusaders
  • Preview: Hurricanes v Highlanders PreviewPreview: Hurricanes v Highlanders
  • Lions denied incredible comeback ReportLions denied incredible comeback
  • Preview: Highlanders v Lions PreviewPreview: Highlanders v Lions
  • Baker trades Sevens for Highlanders
  • NZRU still working on re-signing Nonu
  • Hardie's return set to boost Stags
  • Highlanders begin fly-half search
  • Super Rugby expansion on the cards
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 20
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Year
  • Thorn sticks with Highlanders
  • Perenara in, Ranger out for All Blacks
  • Predictions: Super Rugby, Round 20
  • Super Rugby set to expand in 2016
  • Improved Stormers down Highlanders ReportImproved Stormers down Highlanders
  • Two changes for Highlanders
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Preview: Stormers v Highlanders PreviewPreview: Stormers v Highlanders
  • Hore leaves the Highlanders
  • Thorn set for another year
  • Slade returning to Crusaders?
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 19
  • Highlanders change three
  • Hammett won't rule out Nonu move
  • Bonus-point win for Highlanders ReportBonus-point win for Highlanders
  • Smith signs four-year extension
  • Highlanders Fixtures
  • Table
New Zealand Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Crusaders 16 51
2 Chiefs 16 44
3 Highlanders 16 42
4 Hurricanes 16 41
5 Blues 16 37
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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Gallery: Sharks 31 Highlanders 27

We look at the best pics from the Sharks' play-off win over the Highlanders in Durban

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.