Matt Faddes

Matt Faddes re-signs with the Highlanders

The Highlanders have confirmed that versatile back Matt Faddes has signed a new deal with the former Super Rugby champions.   The 25-year-old, who can play on the wing or at centre, has been...

Mitre 10 Highlights: Manawatu Vs Otago

Great Mitre 10 Cup game here today with Otago against Manawatu Turbos. Otago began the game strong scoring 2 tries in the first half but with Scott Eade being unsuccessful with the boot, were only 10 points...

Mitre10 Highlights: Otago v Wellington (Round 2)

It was a cracking encounter between Otago and Wellington as both teams looked for their second wins of the competition. Otago blitzed to a 2 try lead after two misses at goals by Fletcher, but after those...

Super Rugby Highlights: Lions vs Highlanders (SF1)

Ben Smith ruled out of Reds clash

Injuries have forced the Highlanders to revamp their team for their clash with the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday night. All Blacks fullback Ben Smith will miss his first game of the season due to a concussion...

Super Rugby Highlights: Highlanders vs Lions

Super Rugby Opening Game Day Update

Blues vs HighlandersBlues Hooker James Parsons, with 50 caps to his credit, will lead the side in the absence of Jerome Kaino, who is serving a one match penalty following a red card in the final pre-season...

Wellington Prop Reggie Goodes steamrolls a back after impressive run

Otago came from behind to stun Wellington 37-36 in a classic ITM Cup match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington yesterday. With time just about up, Otago were trailing by six points, but ran half the...

ITM Cup Live Updates: Otago v Northland

Otago host Northland to kick off the fifth week of the ITM Cup in DunedinKick-off is 7. 35pmPre-matchOtago will have in the back of their minds that they have a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Hawkes...