Rugby: Paterson, Manu to make debuts
Rugby: Paterson, Manu to make debuts
The Highlanders have named just two new caps in their starting side to face the Crusaders in their opening Super 14 clash in Christchurch tomorrow night.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Another successful crusade on the cards
Rugby: Another successful crusade on the cards
The Super 14 has been a rich hunting ground for New Zealand teams, with sides from this country winning the competition 10 times. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at four New Zealand sides, and assesses their chances for the coming season.
Rugby: Hayward keen to make an impact this season
Rugby: Hayward keen to make an impact this season
Jayden Hayward has got his apprenticeship off the field - this season he wants to earn his stripes on the field.
Rugby: Clash of Legends sides
Rugby: Clash of Legends sides
The curtain-raiser may be just as interesting as the main game when the Crusaders and Highlanders play in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Rugby: Loss of $4.5 million on sale
Rugby: Loss of $4.5 million on sale
The Otago Rugby Football Union made a big loss on the sale of Carisbrook as it valued the ground through how much it cost to build it.
Rugby: Law interpretations may hold key for South African teams
Rugby: Law interpretations may hold key for South African teams
South African sides have always struggled in the Super 14 but the Bulls bucked that trend last year to win the title. Can they do it again ? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the chances of the sides from the republic.
Rugby: Hayman unlikely to return to Otago
Rugby: Hayman unlikely to return to Otago
Carl Hayman looks to be headed back to New Zealand, but it appears doubtful he will land back in southern climes.
Cricket: Otago will not throw in the towel
Cricket: Otago will not throw in the towel
Otago may well be out of the running for the semifinals of the one-day competition but it still has plenty to play for, coach Mike Hesson says.
Football: Otago United has tough assignment
Football: Otago United has tough assignment
Otago United is a genuine semifinal chance, but the examination does not get much tougher than playing Waitakere in Auckland tomorrow.
Rugby: Vainikolo vows to put 2009 pain behind him
Rugby: Vainikolo vows to put 2009 pain behind him
The Highlanders started last year with two wingers.
Rugby sevens: Grant and NZ hope for better in Wellington
Rugby sevens: Grant and NZ hope for better in Wellington
Paul Grant will want to go one better than last year when he plays for New Zealand in Wellington this weekend.
Carisbrook crowds under scrutiny
Carisbrook crowds under scrutiny
Bad behaviour at Carisbrook this season could result in spectators being banned from the ground for two years, as authorities seek to stop a repeat of last year's bottle-throwing incident.
Cricket: Charity not Canterbury attribute
Cricket: Charity not Canterbury attribute
Canterbury may be out of the running for the final of the domestic Twenty/20 competition, but it is not going to be in a charitable mood when it takes on Otago at the University Oval tonight.
Rugby: Otago drops amateur manager
Rugby: Otago drops amateur manager
Otago Rugby Football Union amateur rugby manager Justin Gardner has lost his job as the union restructures its staff because of financial pressures.
Rugby: Mooney keen to prove himself to local people
Rugby: Mooney keen to prove himself to local people
New Otago coach Phil Mooney admits it is up to him to prove himself, and he has been impressed with what he has seen of the Otago side.
Rugby: Technically, no shirking is allowed
Rugby: Technically, no shirking is allowed
You can run but you cannot hide - not with modern technology on the sports field.
Swimming: Training pays off in gold for teen
Swimming: Training pays off in gold for teen
Chris Dickie has a golden glow.
Windsurfing: Dunedin's northeasters blow for competitors
Windsurfing: Dunedin's northeasters blow for competitors
Wind has been in abundant supply in Dunedin this summer and competitors in this week's national windsurfing slalom championships will be hoping it stays around for a while yet.
Rugby: Highlanders withstand the heat
Rugby: Highlanders withstand the heat
The Highlanders got exactly what they wanted in their match against a Suva President's XV in Lautoka on Saturday.
Rugby: Donnelly making most of late opportunity
Rugby: Donnelly making most of late opportunity
Tom Donnelly has had a great past few months and now laces up his boots for the 2010 season. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to the All Black lock.