Jeff Cheshire

A slew of golfing greats will be in the South over the coming days.

Both the Dodgers and Cardinals got 2018 off to a strong start  as Dunedin club softball returned on Saturday.

Otago rowers battled hot conditions on their way to 37 medals at the South Island championships on  Lake Ruataniwha over the weekend.

A gutsy performance has enabled Southern United to claim a huge three points.

Chisholm Links Golf Club has battled tough conditions but has no concerns over its course for next month’s pro-am tournament.

Expect the Wanaka Rowing Club to be prominent in the under-17 races at this weekend’s South Island championships.

One of Southern United’s new recruits is quite literally going the extra mile for the club.

One of Otago basketball’s greatest ever players is back in the region this weekend.

It may  be only January, but Ben McLachlan must be a contender for sports story of the year.

Ron Johnson is making the most of his time in Dunedin this week.

Confidence is high for an excited Ben McLachlan.

Testing its squad depth could be the way to go for the Silver Ferns.

Tori Peeters will throw at home in her final chance to qualify for the Commonwealth Games.

Glen McSkimming was first home in the Brighton Super Sprint triathlon on Tuesday night.

The situation could not have been more tense when Ben McLachlan served for the match in yesterday's Australian Open quarterfinal.

Tori Peeters has claimed another title, although her ultimate goal has eluded her.

Sam Gouverneur ran a rapid 400m to claim  the title at the Capital Classic in Whanganui on Saturday.

Dunedin club Neptune finished second at the Otago-Canterbury-West Coast championships.

This was a game Southern United will want to forget, although it is more likely one that will stick in the mind.

Michael Scholten has come a long way since his return to athletics nine years ago.