Steve Hepburn

Rugby: All Blacks do enough in predictable first outing

The team which had all the attack couldn't. The team which everyone had come to see attack didn't.

Rugby: Interviews under way for Otago coach

Rugby: Interviews under way for Otago coach

The number of candidates for the position of Otago coach is down to half a dozen, with the interview process kicking off yesterday.

Rugby: Ex-Warrior in talks with Taieri

Former New Zealand Warriors centre Ryan Shortland may turn out in a Taieri rugby jersey next year.

Rugby: Grand Slam real prospect

There have only been two successful Grand Slam tours in All Blacks history but the latest All Blacks side to leave these shores may make it three. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the next four weeks and whether a Grand Slam in 2008 is an achievement like it was 30 years ago.

Football: Gore's Mathis part of NZ victory

Lauren Mathis, of New Zealand, jumps over Colombia's Lina Castano during their under-17 match at...

Football: Gore's Mathis part of NZ victory

Former Gore star Lauren Mathis finally made it on the field to be part of New Zealand football history.

Cricket: Big wins at awards for McCullum brothers

Cricket: Big wins at awards for McCullum brothers

The McCullum brothers were to the fore at the New Zealand Cricket awards in Auckland last night.

Rugby: Cameron hanging up boots to run Highlanders scrum

Otago prop Keith Cameron is moving from the playing field to the coaching room.

Rugby: Latta throws hat in ring to coach Otago

Otago stalwart David Latta wants to be Otago's next coach.

Rugby: Moore proud of his balancing act

Highlanders coach Glenn Moore believes he has a more balanced squad than last year, and there is a better feeling within the squad already.

Rugby: Southern cup bid one of 18

Rugby: Southern cup bid one of 18

The southern bid to host games for the World Cup in 2011 was one of 18 lodged yesterday.

Opinion: Hopes high for new squad

Three wins last season. At least double that and more next season. That is what must be expected out of the Highlanders after coach Glenn Moore named his squad yesterday to contest the 2009 Super 14.

Southland look to Highlanders likely

Ahead of this morning's namig of the Highlanders, rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at a possible squad and finds, not surprisingly, there may be more Southland than Otago players.

Rugby: Tony Brown reported seriously injured

Former Otago and All Black first five-eighth Tony Brown is believed to have suffered a serious injury while playing rugby, and is in hospital in Japan.

Golf: Worst-kept secret finally confirmed

New Zealand Golf finally confirmed yesterday what everybody knew when it released the dates of the New Zealand Open.

Rugby: Wilson to assist Dowd at Harbour

Jeff Wilson will collect plenty of air miles next year as he juggles jobs as North Harbour assistant coach and supportive netball husband.

Perseverance pays off

A former Gore schoolgirl star, whose family shifted to Auckland to help her advance in the sport, has been on a roller-coaster ride to play in the under-17 women's World Cup.

Rugby: Tried and true likely format for tour squad

Rugby: Tried and true likely format for tour squad

The All Black selectors name a 35-man squad tomorrow for a Grand Slam tour, with a stop in Hong Kong on the way to play Australia. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn takes a look at who could be on the plane.

Rugby: All Blacks back experience for Grand Slam

New All Blacks Cory Jane (left) and Hosea Gear flank team coach coach Graham Henry in Wellington...

Rugby: All Blacks back experience for Grand Slam

A flanker who may have thought time had passed him by, two forwards who have been destined for the black jersey since they were young, and two fliers from Wellington whose form could not be ignored, are features of the All Black Grand Slam squad announced yesterday.

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