Tupaea occupies second position in this category but he is some way behind McKenzie as he has beaten 13 defenders while Highlanders skipper Timoci Tavatavanawai is in third spot, just one adrift. This ...

Jordie Barrett’s absence, albeit temporary, shines a light on New Zealand’s alternate second five-eighths contenders this season. Barrett’s six-month sabbatical with Irish powerhouse ...

The Highlanders have held off a brave late fight by Moana Pasifika, surviving for a thrilling 31-29 win in Albany. The Highlanders struck with a screamer after just two minutes, Nathan Hastie ...

But Savea soon mounted a one-man mission to haul his side back, claiming a bomb near halfway and streaking across the line before bumping off Timoci Tavatavanawai and winning a key penalty.