American Football: Pittsburgh fans magnanimous in defeat
American Football: Pittsburgh fans magnanimous in defeat
They were all smiles two years ago but this time they were on the wrong end of a close scoreline.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Pair moving on from board
Rugby: Pair moving on from board
There will be changes to the Highlanders board as commitments elsewhere have led to both Kereyn Smith and Mike Eagle moving on.
Softball: Saints top of table after two wins
Softball: Saints top of table after two wins
Saints is on top of the table in the post-Christmas competition after it completed two wins from as many games on Saturday.
Rugby: Donnelly, Schwalger join Highlanders' injured list
Rugby: Donnelly, Schwalger join Highlanders' injured list
The injuries keep coming for the Highlanders, with key lock Tom Donnelly damaging his shoulder and hooker Mahonri Schwalger dislocating his collarbone.
Rugby: Preseason hotting up for Highlanders
Rugby: Preseason hotting up for Highlanders
With the proper season less than two weeks away, the heat will go on the Highlanders in more ways than one when they play the Chiefs in Taupo this afternoon.
Cricket: Time together makes the team
Cricket: Time together makes the team
Modern sport is not all smash-and-bash cricket, farcical boxing matches and multimillion-dollar transfer fees. Sports reporter Steve Hepburn finds the successful Otago Country cricket team, which won the Hawke Cup off North Otago on Sunday, relies on good old pride and passion to succeed.
Rugby: New coach has paid his dues
Rugby: New coach has paid his dues
New Otago co-coach Andy Hunter believes his appointment shows there is a pathway for local coaches.
Stadium scores points with top rugby officials
Stadium scores points with top rugby officials
Forsyth Barr Stadium has been given a very important tick by some very important people.
Rugby: Highlanders sideswiped as Slade breaks jaw
Rugby: Highlanders sideswiped as Slade breaks jaw
Colin Slade was viewed as the saviour for the Highlanders but the franchise will now have to dust off Plan B in a hurry.
Rugby: 11 players miss Joseph's first session
Rugby: 11 players miss Joseph's first session
Jamie Joseph was supposed to have his first day with his full Highlanders squad yesterday - but 11 failed to show.
Rugby: Grass in and growing to schedule
Rugby: Grass in and growing to schedule
Everything is going to plan in the growing of grass for the Forsyth Barr Stadium, although it is still early days.
Rugby: Latta unwanted in Otago set-up
Rugby: Latta unwanted in Otago set-up
Former Otago captain and assistant coach David Latta feels he has been made a scapegoat for the team's performance last season and is upset with the way he has been treated.
Rugby: Otago facing a crammed provincial campaign
Rugby: Otago facing a crammed provincial campaign
Otago is looking at a tough draw for this year's ITM Cup as games are squeezed into a tight playing window.
Rugby: Sopoaga keen to seize chance
Rugby: Sopoaga keen to seize chance
Lima Sopoaga is having a big week.
Rugby: Highlanders pleased with season ticket take-up
Rugby: Highlanders pleased with season ticket take-up
The Highlanders are happy with the uptake of their season ticket scheme after 400 new members signed up.
Rugby: No win, but useful hit-out for Highlanders
Rugby: No win, but useful hit-out for Highlanders
As far as openers go, this one would get the pass mark with a "plenty to work on" line featuring prominently.
Rugby: Slade sidelined
Rugby: Slade sidelined
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph admits it is a big blow to lose star recruit Colin Slade for six weeks, but says his side has "able replacements".
Rugby: First challenge for new regime
Rugby: First challenge for new regime
The new regime will get its first outing in Balclutha this afternoon, as the journey to win back respect begins.
Cricket: Otago may have use of a McCullum
Cricket: Otago may have use of a McCullum
Otago may have the services of Black Caps all-rounder Nathan McCullum tomorrow for its vital one-day game against Auckland.
Rugby: Coach likely to ring changes but key men will start
Rugby: Coach likely to ring changes but key men will start
Adam Thomson on the openside flank, Nick Crosswell on the other side of the scrum and Ben Smith at fullback are the main features of the Highlanders side named to take on the Blues in Balclutha tomorrow.