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Joseph just happy his team survived

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Given Jamie Joseph's preseason so far, he was practically dancing a jig yesterday as his team survived, rather than thrived, in their final hitout against the Blues at their Unitec training base.

Lessons learned in horror year: Slade

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Highlanders first five-eighth Colin Slade is looking forward to putting his annus horribilis behind him.

Highlanders coach keen to test players' fitness

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Southlanders Josh Bekhuis and Jamie Mackintosh will look to prove their fitness to Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph in this afternoon's trial game against the Blues in Auckland.

Assistant coach Meeuws on bench for trial

Highlanders assistant coach Kees Meeuws has been named on the bench for tomorrow's trial game.

Hurt Highlanders call up Stags teen Vaega

Stags midfielder Cardiff Vaega has been called up to the Highlanders.

New staff put emphasis on commerce

Rugby Southland is looking to boost its commercial muscle in 2012.

Hoeata hoping normality a prelude to lots of wins

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Highlanders forward Jarrad Hoeata feels he is finally getting a bit of normality back.

Highlanders take time to awaken interest

OPINION: It's hard to see the Highlanders exploding out of the blocks in this year's Super Rugby competition.

Mackintosh working hard to start season

Highlanders and Stags skipper Jamie Mackintosh hopes to be fit in time for the Super rugby season opener against the Chiefs.

Chiefs take narrow victory over Highlanders

The Chiefs have beaten the Highlanders 38-36 in typically perfect Central Otago conditions.

Kurt Baker keen to play full Super season

Kurt Baker hopes to repay some of the faith the Highlanders have shown in him.

Highlanders name team

The Highlanders have managed to cobble together a functioning backline for tomorrow's trial game against the Chiefs.

Highlanders tackle injury list

The Highlanders are facing an injury crisis three weeks out from the start of the season.

Crusaders backline in full flight as Highlanders laid low by injury

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Now there are more injury concerns for Jamie Joseph.

Highlanders raring to get season under way

The Highlanders just want to play some footy.

Injury changes team

The Highlanders have called in several players from their wider training squad for Friday's preseason Super rugby game against the Crusaders.

Duffy has way to go despite dream debut

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Volts coach Vaughn Johnson is delighted with what 17-year-old Jacob Duffy displayed on debut in the HRV Cup on Thursday night.

Strong debut signals success for Southland

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OPINION: Southland sport is on the cusp of some golden moments.

MacDonald keen to pull Stags jersey on

Well-travelled Southland second-rower Hoani MacDonald is looking forward to pulling on the Stags jersey later in the season.

Veteran lock signs on with Highlanders and Southland for season

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Hoani MacDonald has signed with Southland and the Highlanders for the coming season.

Robinson hopes move will clinch No 15

Robbie Robinson is determined to shrug off his utility tag and make the vacant Chiefs' fullback jersey his own during this year's Super Rugby competition.

Auckland nab 11th sevens title the hard way

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If the Auckland team was hoping to make coach Wayne Pivac earn his money, it went the right way about it.

Coaches keen to keep it local

This year's NPC will be a rebuilding year for the Stags as they introduce some young players, according to head coach David Henderson.

Bekhuis charged up for Super campaign

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Highlanders lock Josh Bekhuis does not need any reminding about the possibilities if he has a memorable Super Rugby campaign next year.

Hardie set to stake Super Rugby claim

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Southland's John Hardie is on a mission for next year's Super Rugby competition.

Highlanders left off NZRU list for franchise sales

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The New Zealand Rugby Union are on the hunt for a sugar-daddy or two to help prop up their Super Rugby franchises.

Mitchell named in Highlanders wider squad

Stags hooker Brayden Mitchell, as expected, has been included in the Highlanders wider-training squad for the 2012 season.

Cowan may celebrate in front of hometown crowd

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Despite the lure of the new indoor stadium in Dunedin, the Highlanders management has still opted to stage a game in Invercargill during the 2012 Super Rugby season.

Highlanders for city

Rugby Southland will host the round six Highlanders v Rebels Super Rugby match in March.

Ready to touch, pause, engage

For 10 years the big chair at Rugby Park was the highest-profile job in Southland sport.

Southland aims at national 7s

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Southland will try to qualify a team for next year's national sevens tournament in Queenstown after controversially sidestepping the event this year.

Leitch mad about memorabilia

Southland has helped add to what the Mad Butches says is the people of NZ's museum.

Southland players gain Super contracts

Southland will again have a strong representation in next year's Highlanders squad.

Haskell joins Highlanders

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The Highlanders have pulled off a massive coup for next year's Super Rugby competition by signing England international James Haskell.

Highlanders named

England rugby international James Haskell is the surprise selection in the Highlanders squad for next year's Super Rugby competition.

Hero's welcome for Hore on return home

All Black hooker Andrew Hore will be welcomed home to Maniototo tomorrow.

Lynn says heart with Southland

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Stags midfielder Kendrick Lynn's future may lie overseas, but if he is playing provincial rugby next season it will be in a maroon jersey.

Mackintosh keeps NPC options open

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Jamie Mackintosh is yet to commit to any union, despite reports he has signed with Hawke's Bay.

Jamie Mackintosh in talks with Magpies

Southland rugby captain Jamie Mackintosh is considering a shift to the Magpies.

New rugby boss picked after 'tough' selection

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Rugby Southland has appointed a new general manager and is expected to make an announcement next week.

Hall finds a home with the Hurricanes

Stags hooker David Hall will take part in another Super Rugby campaign next year after signing for the Hurricanes yesterday.

'Canes sign Hall

Stags hooker David Hall signed to play for the Hurricanes in the 2012 Super Rugby competition earlier today.

In McCaw country

Young Bailey Templeton sports a T-shirt saying: "I want to play for North Otago and the All Blacks".

Boys out of luck as Tietjens gets nod

Hardworking Stags flanker Tim Boys looks set to again be overlooked by the Highlanders.

Ellison boost for Highlanders

The Highlanders have been boosted further with news former All Blacks utility Tamati Ellison will play out of Dunedin next season.

James Hargest first XV see benefits

A shift in attitude and focus was one of the major factors in the turn-around of the James Hargest first XV rugby team this year, according to coach Hugh Andrews.

Highlanders sign up returning Tamati Ellison

Former All Black Tamati Ellison is returning from Japan to play for the Highlanders next season.

Gear signing eclipsed by jersey debacle

A day after signing Hosea Gear, the Highlanders have announced they won't keep the green playing strip.

Jamie Joseph can rev him up to top Gear

Jamie Joseph "brings the best out" in Hosea Gear. So can we assume Hurricanes coaches Mark Hammett and Alama Ieremia did not?

Highlanders jersey u-turn

The Highlanders have done a u-turn on their controversial green playing strip and will instead wear the traditional blue-and-gold for next year's games at the new Dunedin Stadium.

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