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Vorster and Mapoe head home

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Star centres Harold Vorster and Lionel Mapoe are heading home for different reasons ahead of the Lions' Super Rugby clash with defending champions the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.

'Lucky' Highlanders played to the end

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: The Highlanders admitted their were a touch fortunate to emerge with a one-point win over the Hurricanes in a replay of last year's Super Rugby Final.

Parker seals nervy win for Highlanders

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Replacement flyhalf Hayden Parker slotted a late penalty goal to secure the Otago Highlanders a nerve-jangling 17-16 win over the Wellington Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

Highlanders edge Hurricanes in Dunedin thriller

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Highlanders edge Hurricanes in Dunedin thriller

Late Parker strike steals it for Highlanders

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REPORT: Hayden Parker kicked a pressure penalty five minutes from time as the defending champion Highlanders edged the Hurricanes 17-16 in Dunedin on Saturday.

Crusaders on song against the Blues

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

The Blues’ Super Rugby revival may have been short-lived. A week after stunning defending champions the Highlanders, the Tana Umaga-coached outfit produced a disjointed display in Christchurch as...

Stats Analysis: Super Rugby vs Six Nations

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the first three rounds of both competitions completed, a statistical comparison between the two leagues highlight some glaring differences. According to data compiled by New Zealand journo Andy Fyers,...

Whitelock to make Highlanders debut

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

One-Test All Blacks No.8 Luke Whitelock completes his transition from Crusader after being named in the Highlanders’ starting line-up to face the Hurricanes in Dunedin. Whitelock replaces Liam Squire...

Hurricanes hurting after loss to Brumbies

1 decade ago by Super Rugby

Last year’s Super Rugby final hosts the Hurricanes have been challenged to make up for their loss to the Brumbies by beating the Highlanders this weekend. Hurricanes captain Victor Vito says that they...

Tuesday Round-Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlanders duo suffer injuryAll Black winger Waisake Naholo has sustained a new fracture to the same leg that he injured before the World Cup last year. An x-ray yesterday confirmed the fracture that...