The Highlanders appoint Boris Stankovich as forwards and scrum coach on a two-year deal ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Ben Smith discusses NPC standouts Lucas Casey and Mika Muliana, Otago and Southland’s emerging talent, and the Highlanders’ plans for Super Rugby Pacific 2027.

Ben Smith breaks down the All Blacks v Springboks high ball battle, South Africa’s kicking tactics and Tony Brown’s influence on their attack.

Preview the final round of the 2026 NPC with a Highlanders focus, including Round 9 results, playoff battles, fixtures and players to watch.

The Highlanders face the Western Force in Invercargill on 5 March 2027. Thanks to SBS Bank, kids 12 and under get free entry with a paying adult.

Looking Ahead to Round 9: Round 9 looks set to be one of the most important rounds for most teams sitting in and around the playoff cutoff. Those who sit comfortably in the top 4 will look to clinch ...

With the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific draw now locked in, Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph says the season has started to take on a much clearer shape. For Joseph and his coaching group, the release of ...

The latest round of the NPC was a good one for Highlanders fans. There were a handful of returns, and with Otago and Southland both in the winner’s circle, there was plenty to smile about. The ...

The Highlanders will launch their 2027 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign offshore, opening the season in Fiji on 13 th February 2027 in a round 1 clash against the Fijian Drua. The fixture marks a ...

Ōtautahi Christchurch is set to welcome Super Rugby Pacific Super Round back in 2027, following the resounding success of the city’s 2026 event. From Friday 2 April to Sunday 4 April 2027, all ten ...

Round 6 saw the NPC move into the second half of the regular season, with the playoff picture beginning to take shape. The biggest matchup of the round came on Friday night as Otago travelled to ...