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Highlanders
Founded 1996
Union New Zealand Rugby Union
Location Dunedin, New Zealand
Region Otago, North Otago, and Southland
Ground(s) Carisbrook
Capacity 35,000
Coach Glenn Moore
Captain Craig Newby
League Super 14
2008 11th
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The Highlanders (formerly known as Otago Highlanders), are a New Zealand rugby union team based in Dunedin that compete in the Super 14. The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU (formerly the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU is the governing body of Rugby union in New Zealand. Dunedin (dəˈneɪdɪn) Ōtepoti in Maori is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island The Otago Rugby Football Union' (ORFU is the governing body of Rugby union in the region of Otago in the South Island of New The North Otago Rugby Football Union (NORFU is a New Zealand rugby union province based in Oamaru that compete in the Heartland Championship The Southland Stags rugby team represents the Southland province in the Air New Zealand Cup also known as the Premier Division of the National Provincial Championship Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand. Craig Newby (born 27 July 1979) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer The Super 14 is the largest Rugby union football club championship in the Southern hemisphere, consisting of four state teams from Australia (Queensland/Reds The 2008 Super 14 season started in February 2008 with pre-season matches held from mid-January New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short Dunedin (dəˈneɪdɪn) Ōtepoti in Maori is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of The Super 14 is the largest Rugby union football club championship in the Southern hemisphere, consisting of four state teams from Australia (Queensland/Reds The franchise represents the Otago, North Otago, and Southland rugby unions. The Otago Rugby Football Union' (ORFU is the governing body of Rugby union in the region of Otago in the South Island of New The North Otago Rugby Football Union (NORFU is a New Zealand rugby union province based in Oamaru that compete in the Heartland Championship The Southland Stags rugby team represents the Southland province in the Air New Zealand Cup also known as the Premier Division of the National Provincial Championship The Highlanders take their name from the Scottish emigrants that helped found the Otago, North Otago, and Southland regions in the 1840s and 1850s. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. History See also History of Otago The Otago Settlement sponsored by the Free Church of Scotland, materialised in March 1848 with the arrival of the first The district of North Otago in New Zealand covers the area of Otago between Shag Point and the Waitaki River, and extends inland to the west as far as the Southland (Murihiku is the name of New Zealand 's southernmost region and is also the name of a district within that region Their main ground is Carisbrook in Dunedin, with other home games being played in Invercargill and Queenstown. Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand. Invercargill ( Waihōpai in Māori) is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world Queenstown is a Resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand 's South Island.

The franchise was formed in 1996 to represent the lower South Island in the newly formed Super 12 competition. The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. They finished the inaugural season eighth, and the following season finished last after winning only three of eleven matches. However in the 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons they qualified for semi-finals; the best result in their history was in 1999 when they hosted the competition final against fellow South Island team the Crusaders. For the speedway team see Canterbury Crusaders (speedway. The Crusaders (formerly the They lost the match 24–19, and the following year were again knocked out by the Crusaders—this time in their semi-final. Since then they have only finished in the top four once more, in 2001. Between the 2003 and 2007 seasons the team has finished ninth three times and eighth once.

Former Highlander, Anton Oliver has played a record 127 games for the franchise, and thirteen other players have played over 50 games for the team. Anton David Oliver (born 9 September 1975 in Invercargill) is a retired New Zealand Rugby union footballer who most recently The Highlanders' highest career points scorer is Tony Brown with 817 points, and highest career try scorer is Jeff Wilson with 35. Tony Eion Brown (born January 17, 1975 in Balclutha New Zealand) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer playing mainly at A try is the major way of scoring points in Rugby league and Rugby union. Jeffrey "Goldie" William Wilson MNZM (born October 24, 1973 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand sportsman who has represented They are currently coached by Glenn Moore and captained by Craig Newby. Craig Newby (born 27 July 1979) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer

Contents

History

Main article: History of the Highlanders

The Highlanders' franchise was created as one of five New Zealand teams in the Super 12. The history of the Highlanders focuses on the Rugby union team in the Super 12 and then Super 14 competitions Originally named the Otago Highlanders, the Highlanders' franchise area encompassed the lower South Island of New Zealand, and was formed from the North Otago, Otago, and Southland provincial rugby unions. The Super 14 competition in Rugby union, including teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, is based on a franchise system [1]

The Highlander mascot performing before a match at Carisbrook stadium.
The Highlander mascot performing before a match at Carisbrook stadium. Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand.

The 1996 team was captained by John Leslie and coached by Gordon Hunter. John Andrew Leslie (born 25 November 1970 in Lower Hutt, New Zealand) is a former Rugby union footballer who played at for Scotland [2] Their first Super 12 match was against the Queensland Reds at Carisbrook on 3 March 1996, whom they defeated 57–17. The Queensland Reds (for sponsorship reasons referred to as QR Queensland Reds) represent Queensland in the sport of Rugby union. Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) [3][4] After three matches the Highlanders were undefeated and leading the competition. However the following week at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in South Africa they were defeated 59–29 by Northern Transvaal. Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are [5] They only won two more games that season, against Natal at Carisbrook and against the Canterbury Crusaders at Lancaster Park,[6] and they finished the season eighth on the table. The Natal Sharks are a South African Rugby union team that participate in the annual Currie Cup Tournament. For the speedway team see Canterbury Crusaders (speedway. The Crusaders (formerly the [7]

1997 was the least successful season ever for the Highlanders. [1] They finished last in the competition, and managed only three wins. [8] They were now coached by Glenn Ross and captained by Taine Randell. Taine Randell is a former New Zealand rugby union player He was a highly versatile Loose forward and a former All Black Captain [2] Their eight defeats that season included a 75–43 defeat to Natal in Durban. Durban (eThekwini is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the EThekwini metropolitan municipality. The points scored by Natal included 50 points by Gavin Lawless — a competition record. Gavin Lawless is a former South African Rugby union player Playing as, he set a number of point scoring records including the most tries and most points in a [9] Following their last place in the 1997 season, Tony Gilbert was appointed as coach. [2] Their first game under his guidance was an upset 26–19 win over the Queensland Reds. [10] The Highlanders eventually became the first New Zealand side to defeat all four South African teams in one season. [11][10] After defeating the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld they needed the Queensland Reds not to defeat the Brumbies by a large margin. The Bulls, for sponsorship reasons known as the Vodacom Bulls, are a South African Rugby union team competing in the Super 14 competition The Brumbies (formerly known as the ACT Brumbies, for sponsorship reasons referred to as CA Brumbies) are a Super 14 Rugby union team Queensland were defeated by the Brumbies 23–16 and the Highlanders finished fourth, thus qualifying for the semi-finals. [12] In the semi-final, they faced defending champions the Auckland Blues at Eden Park. The Blues, formerly the Auckland Blues, are a professional New Zealand Rugby union franchise based in Auckland New Zealand which represents The Blues were leading 20–16 at halftime, and were leading 30–26 before a controversial try to Adrian Cashmore pushed the Blues to a 37–26 lead. Adrian Richard Cashmore (born 23 July, 1973) in Tokoroa. He is a New Zealand rugby player who played two tests for the All Blacks Joeli Vidiri had illegally taken out Highlander Stanley off the ball. [13]

The following season in 1999 the Highlanders improved on their 1997 season record by reaching and hosting the tournament final. They opened their season with a 19–13 victory over the Auckland Blues at Carisbrook. [14] This was followed by a victory over the Northern Bulls, the Stormers at Carisbrook, and the Cats, before their first loss of the season to the Sharks. The Lions, known as the Cats through the 2006 season, are a South African Rugby union franchise that competes in the Super Rugby competition [15] They returned to New Zealand to defeat the Waikato Chiefs and then the Crusaders. The Chiefs (formerly known as the Waikato Chiefs) are a professional Rugby union team based in Hamilton New Zealand. [16] After defeating the Reds, the Highlanders lost to the New South Wales Waratahs at Carisbrook. The New South Wales Waratahs (referred to as HSBC Waratahs for sponsorship reasons the Waratahs or simply the ' Tahs) are an Australian The next week they defeated the Brumbies at the same venue. In their next match, despite leading the Wellington Hurricanes 14–3 at half time, the Highlanders lost when Hurricanes half-back Jason Spice scored in the corner to give the Hurricanes a 21–19 victory. The Hurricanes (formerly known as the Wellington Hurricanes) are a New Zealand Rugby Union team based in Wellington, New Zealand that A Rugby union team is made up of 15 players eight forwards numbered from 1 to 8 and seven backs numbered from 9 to 15 Jason Edward Spice (b 7 December, 1974 in Matamata) is a Rugby union player for Cardiff Blues in the Magners League. [17] Had the Highlanders won they would have finished top of the table and hosted a semi-final at Carisbrook. Instead they then had to travel to South Africa where they defeated the Stormers 33–18. [18] The Highlanders travelled back to Dunedin for the 1999 Super 12 Final, which was against South Island rivals the Canterbury Crusaders, and was billed as "the party at Tony Brown's house" after Highlanders first five-eighth Tony Brown. A Rugby union team is made up of 15 players eight forwards numbered from 1 to 8 and seven backs numbered from 9 to 15 Tony Brown may refer to Tony Brown (Australian rules footballer, an Australian rules footballer Tony Brown (basketball, former American The Highlanders scored first, and led 14–9 at half time. However the decisive try was to Crusaders wing Afato So'oalo, who chipped the ball then out-sprinted All Blacks winger Jeff Wilson to collect the ball and score. A Rugby union team is made up of 15 players eight forwards numbered from 1 to 8 and seven backs numbered from 9 to 15 The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. [19][20] Although the Highlanders scored a try to Isitolo Maka with three minutes remaining, the Crusaders won 24–19. [19]

The Highlanders opened their 2000 season with a 50–13 victory over the Queensland Reds at Carisbrook. [21] They won their next three matches, against the Sharks, Hurricanes and Cats. However they then lost their following three; against the Crusaders, Brumbies, and Blues. [22] They played the Crusaders at Jade Stadium in their semi-final, and were defeated 37–15 after Marika Vunibaka scored two tries for the Crusaders in the last 20 minutes. Marika "Dawainavesi" Vunibaka (born 3 November, 1974) is a Fijian Rugby union [23] The next season opened with a 23–8 victory over the Blues. [24] Their 39–20 defeat of the Waratahs at Carisbrook on April 7 was the first defeat of New South Wales by an Otago-based side since the Otago provincial team defeated New South Wales 5–0 in 1901. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor [25][26] The Highlanders narrowly lost to the Hurricanes in Napier 35–33 before defeating the Brumbies at Carisbrook on April 20. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Although the Highlanders went undefeated at home for a second consecutive season, the they finished fifth with six wins that season. [25]

The Highlanders playing the Hurricanes at Wellington in 2005; their first win over them at that venue.
The Highlanders playing the Hurricanes at Wellington in 2005; their first win over them at that venue. The Hurricanes (formerly known as the Wellington Hurricanes) are a New Zealand Rugby Union team based in Wellington, New Zealand that Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the

Laurie Mains had returned from South Africa to coach Otago in the 2001 National Provincial Championship (NPC), and was appointed the Highlanders coach for 2002. The National Provincial Championship, or NPC, was the predecessor to the current Air New Zealand Cup and Heartland Championship in New Zealand rugby [27] Their season started with a narrow 30–28 loss to the Crusaders at Jade Stadium. [28] That year the Highlanders also achieved a win over all four South African teams. [28] The Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy was also introduced that season to be contested between the Highlanders and Blues. Gordon Hunter had coached both teams before dying from cancer in 2001. [29] The match was played at Eden Park, and the Highlanders were ahead 15–3 at half time, and eventually won 20–13. Their last home match of the season was against the Reds at Carisbrook. The Highlanders’ 40–26 win meant that they had gone three seasons undefeated at Carisbrook. [27] The Highlanders finished fourth and played the Crusaders in Christchurch where they lost 34–23, although Jeff Wilson did score a try in his last match for the franchise. [30]

The 2003 season started with a 29–16 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton. Hamilton ( Kirikiriroa in Māori) is the centre of New Zealand 's fourth largest Urban area, and is the country's seventh largest City [31] They then defeated the Stormers and Bulls before losing to the Cats in Johannesburg. Their second loss occurred when the Crusaders defeated them 17–16 at Carisbrook. The Highlanders had gone three seasons, 2000, 2001 and 2002, and 16 games unbeaten at Carisbrook before that loss. [32] The Highlanders then defeated the Blues 22–11 to retain the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy. In April that year it was revealed a rift had developed between coach Laurie Mains and some of the senior players in the squad. [32] Anton Oliver was branded the ringleader by Mains,[33] and after their final game of the season Mains resigned and was replaced by his assistant Greg Cooper. [33]

In contrast to their previous season, in 2004 the Highlanders conceded 44 tries, twelve more than in 2003, but scored nine more tries then in 2003. [34] Not only did they have a new head coach, but also thirteen new players in their squad. [2] This all contributed to them finishing the season ninth that season. [35] The Highlander’s 2005 season started with a loss to the Blues at Carisbrook. [36] Following this the side won six games consecutively, the first time the franchise had ever done so. [37] After a draw with the Stormers and a bye, the Highlanders had gone unbeaten for eight weeks. Three weeks from the end of the round robin they were third, but after losing their remaining three matches fell to eighth for the season. [37]

After ten years the Super 12 was expanded to include two extra teams; the Western Force from Australia, and the Central Cheetahs from South Africa. Western Force is a Rugby union team based in Perth, Western Australia playing in the international Super 14 competition The Central Cheetahs, known for sponsorship reasons as Vodacom Cheetahs, is a South African Super 14 rugby union franchise that entered the competition The expanded competition was renamed the Super 14. The Highlanders continued under Cooper in 2006. After losing their first match of 2006 to the Crusaders, they then won their next three. After only won two of their last six games, they finished the season ranked ninth. [38] The 2007 ended with a similar result to 2006. The Highlanders again finished ninth on the table, and worst of the New Zealand teams. [39] They finished the season with five wins and eight losses from their thirteen matches. [40] Coach Greg Cooper left the franchise to take up the assistant coaches position with the Blues following the 2007 season. [41] The coach for the 2008 season, Glenn Moore, was appointed 28 August 2007. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [42]

Name and colours

The logo of the Otago Highlanders before they changed their name.
The logo of the Otago Highlanders before they changed their name.

The name Highlanders was chosen after the early Scottish settlers in the lower South Island. The Scots people ( Scots Gaelic: Albannaich) are a Nation and an Ethnic group indigenous to Scotland. The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. These Scottish settlers were the founders of Dunedin—known as the "Edinburgh of the South", and the city where the Highlanders are based. Dunedin (dəˈneɪdɪn) Ōtepoti in Maori is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of Edinburgh ( ˈɛdɪnb(ərə Dùn Èideann) is the Capital of Scotland and is its second largest city after Glasgow. [43] According to the Highlanders official website: " The name and image of the Highlander conjures up visions of fierce independence, pride in one's roots, loyalty, strength, kinship, honesty, and hard work. "[43] The colours of the Highlanders encompasses the provincial colours of North Otago, Otago, and Southland; yellow, blue and maroon. Maroon is a dark Brownish Red Color. The first recorded use of Maroon as a color name in English was in 1789. Blue is also the predominant colour of the Flag of Scotland, and is used by many sports teams in that country. The Flag of Scotland is a white Saltire, a crux decussate (X-shaped cross representing the Cross of the Christian Martyr

Franchise area

The provincial unions that encompass the Highlanders' franchise.
The provincial unions that encompass the Highlanders' franchise.

The Highlanders' franchise area consists of the regions controlled by the North Otago, Otago and Southland Rugby Unions. [43] Like all New Zealand Super 14 sides, the Highlanders are able to protect 24 players from within their franchise area from the draft. They then must go to the draft (which consists of New Zealand-based players not protected by any of the five Super 14 franchises) to fill their squad. Both Otago and Southland compete in the Air New Zealand Cup[44], and North Otago in the amateur Heartland Championship[45]. The Air New Zealand Cup is New Zealand 's professional domestic Rugby union competition The Heartland Championship, known for sponsorship reasons as the AA Rewards Heartland Championship, is an amateur domestic Rugby union competition in As a result, the majority of Highlanders players play for Otago or Southland.

Grounds

Carisbrook stadium.
Carisbrook stadium.

The Highlanders' main ground is the 35,000 capacity Carisbrook in Dunedin. Carisbrook is also known as "The Brook", or as "The House of Pain" due to its reputation as a difficult venue to visit. [46] The stadium is also well known for Dunedin's large student population (known as "Scarfies") that occupy the terraces—an uncovered concrete embankment at the eastern end of the ground. [47] A new stadium has been proposed to replace Carisbrook because it is no longer suitable to international rugby, or as a venue for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The 2011 Rugby World Cup will be the seventh staging of the tournament. [48] The Carisbrook Stadium Trust was established in 2006 to manage the planning and construction of a new stadium. The Awatea Street Stadium or New Carisbrook (tentative name is a proposed Rugby union stadium which would be built in Dunedin, New Zealand [49] The stadium will not be built on the current Carisbrook site, instead it will be constructed near the University of Otago and Otago Harbour. The University of Otago ( Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo) in Dunedin is New Zealand 's oldest university with over 20000 students enrolled during Otago Harbour is the natural harbour of Dunedin, New Zealand, consisting of a long much-indented stretch of generally navigable water separating Otago [50] It will be a roofed, all weather stadium with a rectangular configuration, and permanent seating capacity of 25,000 that could be expanded to 35,000 if necessary. [51]

As well as Carisbrook, the Highlanders usually play at least one regular season match at either Rugby Park in Invercargill or the Queenstown Event Centre in Queenstown. Rugby Park Stadium is a Rugby union venue and home ground for Air New Zealand Cup team Southland. Invercargill ( Waihōpai in Māori) is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world Queenstown is a Resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand 's South Island. Prior to 2007 the regular season match was usually played at Rugby Park,[52] however in 2007 they played a match at the Queenstown Event Centre. [53] The Highlanders have also played pre-season matches at Centennial Park in Oamaru. Centennial Park is a sports facility which is located on Taward Street in Oamaru. History The vicinity of Oamaru features some important archaeological sites [54]

Super records and achievements

Super 12 placings

The following table summarises all Super 12 results—excluding trial and pre-season matches:[55]

Year Played Win Draw Loss PF PA Diff BP Points Place Playoffs
1996 11 5 0 6 329 391 -62 6 26 8th
1997 11 3 0 8 299 409 -110 5 17 12th
1998 11 7 0 4 343 279 64 6 34 4th (lost semi-final to Auckland Blues)[56]
1999 11 8 0 3 280 203 77 3 35 2nd (lost final to Crusaders)[56]
2000 11 6 0 5 320 280 40 8 32 3rd (lost semi-final to Crusaders)[56]
2001 11 6 0 5 284 295 -11 5 29 5th
2002 11 8 0 3 329 207 122 6 38 4th (lost semi-final to Crusaders)[56]
2003 11 6 0 5 287 246 41 5 29 7th
2004 11 4 1 6 299 347 -48 8 26 9th
2005 11 6 1 4 221 214 7 1 27 8th

Super 14 placings

The following table summarises all Super 14 results—excluding trial and pre-season matches:[55]

Year Played Win Draw Loss PF PA Diff BP Points Place Playoffs
2006 13 6 0 7 228 276 -48 3 27 9th
2007 13 5 0 8 235 301 -66 7 27 9th
2008 13 3 0 10 257 338 -81 7 19 11th

Franchise records

In the 1998 and 1999 season the team set several franchise records that they have yet to surpass. The Blues, formerly the Auckland Blues, are a professional New Zealand Rugby union franchise based in Auckland New Zealand which represents For the speedway team see Canterbury Crusaders (speedway. The Crusaders (formerly the For the speedway team see Canterbury Crusaders (speedway. The Crusaders (formerly the For the speedway team see Canterbury Crusaders (speedway. The Crusaders (formerly the In 1998 they scored their most ever points (374), and most ever tries (40) in a season. The following year their 65–23 win against the Bulls set several records; most points in a match, most tries in a match with nine, and largest winning margin of 42. [57]

Former first five-eighth Tony Brown holds several individual records; most points in a season for his 150 in 2000, as well as most career points 817. His 817 career points included 132 conversions, 171 penalties, and five drop-goals. The most points in a single match is held by former fullback Ben Blair who scored 28 against the Sharks in 2005. Ben Austin Blair (born 26 March 1979 in Westport New Zealand) is a Rugby union footballer who plays at a full-back for the Most career tries is held by former player Jeff Wilson with 35. He also shares the record for most tries in a single match with three—this record is shared with Doug Howlett, Ryan Nicholas, Jeremy Stanley, and To’o Vaega. Douglas Charles Howlett is a professional New Zealand Rugby union player of Tongan descent Ryan Nicholas (born 23 May 1979) is a Rugby union player who was born in Broken Hill New South Wales, Australia. Jeremy Stanley born 26 March, 1975 in Otahuhu, New Zealand is a former Rugby union player [57]

Players and coaches of note

2008 squad

The squad for the 2008 season:[58]

Props

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Centres

Wingers

Full Backs

Notable players

Players who have played over 50 games for the Highlanders:[57]

Coaches

In their first season the Highlanders were coached by Gordon Hunter before he joined the All Blacks selection panel. 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Tim Boys is a New Zealand Rugby Union player that plays provincial rugby for Southland, and is in the Super 14 team the Highlanders Craig Newby (born 27 July 1979) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer Alando Soakai was born on 11th May 1983 in West Auckland, New Zealand. Steven Setephano is a New Zealand Rugby Union player of Cook Islands descent who plays provincial rugby for Otago, and is in the Super 14 Ezra Taylor is a New Zealand Rugby Union player that plays provincial rugby for Otago, and is in the Super 14 team the Highlanders Adam Thomson is a New Zealand Rugby union player who plays provincial rugby for Otago, and plays for the Super 14 team Quinton James Cowan is a New Zealand Rugby union Footballer He has been an All Black Toby Morland (born 27 February 1980 in Oamaru New Zealand) is a NZ Rugby union player ( halfback) currently playing Dan Bowden is a New Zealand Rugby Union player that plays provincial rugby for Otago, and is in the Super 14 team the Highlanders Mike Delany is a New Zealand Rugby Union player that plays provincial rugby for Bay of Plenty, and is in the Super 14 team the Highlanders Aaron Bancroft (born 1985 is a NZ Rugby union player ( centre) currently playing for the Super 14 team Highlanders. Johnny Leota is a rugby union player His position is second five eighth and can play centre Brett Mather is a New Zealand Rugby Union player who plays provincial rugby for Otago, and is in the Super 14 team the Highlanders Niva Ta'auso is a New Zealand Rugby union player His position is Centre. Loakimo "Lucky" Mulipola (born 29 May 1983) is a Samoan rugby union player Fetu’u Vainikolo is a New Zealand Rugby Union player who plays provincial rugby for Northland, and is in the Super 14 team the Highlanders Paul Williams is a New Zealand Rugby Union player who plays provincial rugby for Canterbury, and is in the Super 14 team the Highlanders James Wilson is a New Zealand Rugby union player His preferred position is fly half but he can also play fullback Josh Blackie (born August 3, 1979) is a New Zealand Rugby union player who features in both the Highlanders Super 14 Tony Eion Brown (born January 17, 1975 in Balclutha New Zealand) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer playing mainly at Quinton James Cowan is a New Zealand Rugby union Footballer He has been an All Black Carl Hayman (born 14 November 1979 in Opunake, New Zealand) is an international Rugby union footballer who has played at tighthead Carl Hoeft (born 13 November, 1974) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer Byron Terrance Kelleher (born 3 December 1976 in Dunedin, New Zealand) was a New Zealand Seilala Mapusua is a Samoan rugby player born in 1980 He went to school at Wesley College in New Zealand and represented the New Zealand Schoolboys Simon Thomas Maling (born 3 June 1975 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer and former Craig Newby (born 27 July 1979) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer Anton David Oliver (born 9 September 1975 in Invercargill) is a retired New Zealand Rugby union footballer who most recently Taine Randell is a former New Zealand rugby union player He was a highly versatile Loose forward and a former All Black Captain Jeffrey "Goldie" William Wilson MNZM (born October 24, 1973 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand sportsman who has represented The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. [2][59] Glen Ross took over in 1997, and was not reappointed for the 1998 season. [60] Tony Gilbert was appointed for the 1998 season, and again coach the team in 1999 before being appointed co-coach for the All Blacks. [61] Peter Sloane was appointed Gilbert's successor for the 2000 season,[59] and also coached them in 2001 before moving to coach the Blues. Laurie Mains returned to New Zealand from South Africa to replace Sloane for the 2002 season. [27] Mains resigned following the 2003 season after a rift between him and senior players. [32] Greg Cooper replaced Mains and coached the team from 2003 until 2007, when he left the franchise to take up the assistant coaches position with the Blues. [41] The coach for the 2008 season is Glenn Moore who was appointed 28 August 2007. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [42]

Bibliography

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b McIlraith (2005), pg 322.
  2. ^ a b c d e McIlraith (2005), pg 323.
  3. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 228.
  4. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 40.
  5. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 41.
  6. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 43.
  7. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 235.
  8. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 243.
  9. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 50.
  10. ^ a b McIlraith (2005), pg 77.
  11. ^ The Crusaders achieved the same feat one day later.
  12. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 82.
  13. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 83.
  14. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 253.
  15. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 255.
  16. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 256.
  17. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 101.
  18. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 104.
  19. ^ a b Gifford (2004), pg 175.
  20. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 106.
  21. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 261.
  22. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 121.
  23. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 124.
  24. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 269.
  25. ^ a b McIlraith (2005), pg 144.
  26. ^ Prior to the Super 12 in 1996, Otago had played New South Wales in 1925, 1991 and twice in 1995.
  27. ^ a b c McIlraith (2005), pg 158.
  28. ^ a b McIlraith (2005), pg 159.
  29. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 163.
  30. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 285.
  31. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 171.
  32. ^ a b c McIlraith (2005), pg 175.
  33. ^ a b McIlraith (2005), pg 176.
  34. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 198.
  35. ^ McIlraith (2005), pg 302.
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  45. ^ Heartland Championship. NZRFU. Retrieved on 2008-01-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
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  49. ^ Carisbrook Stadium Trust History. carisbrook. org. nz. Retrieved on 2007-12-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the
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  52. ^ Burdon, Nathan. "Highlanders head back to Queenstown", rugbyheaven. co. nz, 2007-09-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Retrieved on 2007-12-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the  
  53. ^ Whiting, John. "Chiefs edge out Highlanders", tvnz. co. nz, 2007-04-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2007-12-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the  
  54. ^ "Warm up S14 matches begin", tvnz. co. nz, 2006-01-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Retrieved on 2007-12-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the  
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  56. ^ a b c d The Highlanders -vs- ALL (Playoffs). Lassen Creative Technologies Ltd. Retrieved on 2006-11-24. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal
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