Smith joins New Zealand exodus

All Blacks outside back Ben Smith has confirmed he will be leaving New Zealand for France at the end of 2019.

Highlanders suffer another injury setback

Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo is set to be sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury.

Highlights: Blues vs Highlanders

Highlights of the Blues’ 33-26 win against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Ioane brace buries Highlanders

Rieko Ioane scored two tries as the Blues edged the Highlanders 33-26 in Auckland on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Kiwi derby cancelled

The Highlanders vs Crusaders fixture has been cancelled in response to Friday’s terrorist attacks in Christchurch.

Highlights: Hurricanes vs Highlanders

Highlights of the Hurricanes’ 25-22 win against the Highlanders in Wellington.

Laumape lashes Highlanders

Ngani Laumape scored two tries to boost the Hurricanes to a 25-22 win over the Highlanders in Wellington on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Highlights: Rebels vs Highlanders

Highlights of the Rebels’ 24-19 win against the Highlanders in Melbourne.

Gutsy Rebels overcome Highlanders

The Rebels staved off a fightback from the Highlanders to claim a 24-19 win in Melbourne on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Highlights: Highlanders vs Reds

Highlights of the Highlanders’ 36-31 win against the Reds in Dunedin.