Southland manager Leicester Rutledge has been appointed the new manager of the Highlanders.
It is a long way from the playing fields of Clinton Primary School but it is still about sport for Kereyn Smith.
Departing Academy of Sport South Island chief executive Kereyn Smith says the organisation will go from strength to strength.
Otago will give a run-on debut to centre Paula Kinikinilau tomorrow in its match against Manawatu to decide the wooden spoon.
Otago has two representatives in a new-look national side to contest the fastnet series in the United Kingdom next month.
A move to Wellington has paid off for former Dunedin softballer Dan Tarapi, who has been selected for the national side.
Dion Lobb has just picked up his 400th senior wicket for his club side.
A game was called off in senior softball on Saturday after a player and coach, who are father and son, were tossed out of a match.
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All Black lock Tom Donnelly says he would play every game for Otago if he could, but it is not feasible.
The Highlanders are looking for a new man to anchor their scrum after Clint Newland's decision to head offshore.
Otago's inability to reach the top seven of the ITM Cup may have an impact on the finances of the union while negotiations for players for next season are ongoing.
Tasman coach Kieran Keane and former Otago prop Steve Cumberland have joined the Highlanders coaching staff.
Promising Dunedin cyclist Alex McGregor is still on track to take up a professional contract in Belgium although he came within 3mm of being in a wheelchair.
As Sachin Tendulkar knocks up another double century and pounds the Australians into the dirt, the inevitable question has to be asked: Is the now 37-year-old Indian the best of them all? Better than Lara, Hobbs, or even, dare it be said, Sir Donald Bradman? Sports reporter Steve Hepburn seeks some opinion from cricket watchers.
New Highlanders general manager Roger Clark says the top priority is to get a performing team and make the franchise commercially viable.
There may be more tickets available for Rugby World Cup games in Dunedin next year but tournament organisers are making no promises.
Mosgiel endurance runner Greg Hannah has won the New Zealand 24 hour race, although he ended up in hospital for his efforts.
Former All Black and Otago captain Taine Randell says his old team-mate, Jamie Joseph, will be great for southern rugby.
New Zealand Schools has beaten Australian Schools 30-21 at its test match at Littlebourne today.