Rugby: Moore thrilled with signing of Vainikolo
Rugby: Moore thrilled with signing of Vainikolo
Otago has finally landed its big catch, signing Northland winger Fetu'u Vainikolo until the end of 2010.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Key match as teams strive to stay in Cup
Rugby: Key match as teams strive to stay in Cup
In past years this would have been a battle between two top-of-the-table sides.
Otago fails to deliver when it matters
Otago fails to deliver when it matters
When it all mattered, Otago put on a shocker.
Rugby: Through ranks to earn stripes
Rugby: Through ranks to earn stripes
As an Otago season best left forgotten comes to an end, the thoughts are with the future. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to loose forward Paul Grant, who has been talked of by coach Steve Martin as a player for the future.
Golf: Being dropped from Tour fails to deter Open bosses
Golf: Being dropped from Tour fails to deter Open bosses
The dropping of the New Zealand Golf Open from the European Tour was not a disappointment but more of a help, organisers of the Wakatipu-based event said yesterday.
Rugby: Four players signed by Highlanders
Rugby: Four players signed by Highlanders
Four players have been signed by the Otago Rugby Football Union to turn out for the Highlanders next year, but they will be loaned back to their provinces for the 2009 national provincial competition.
Otago pair selected for Black Ferns
Otago pair selected for Black Ferns
Winger Carla Hohepa and prop Beth Mallard have been selected for the Black Ferns squad to play Australia in two tests in Canberra this month.
Rugby: Otago finally puts it all together
Rugby: Otago finally puts it all together
Otago coach Steve Martin always knew his side had a good performance in it, and said there was plenty of determination in the players this week after they came in for some criticism.
Rugby: Top team put in place by revitalised home side
Rugby: Top team put in place by revitalised home side
Good things come to those who wait. Well, it was worth the wait for Otago supporters.
Rugby: Dismal season coming to close
Rugby: Dismal season coming to close
Sport is like life: unfair at times, even cruel. But for every low, there is usually a high. Unfortunately for Otago supporters, and the team, there have been far more lows than highs this season.
Otago loosie really will be everywhere
Otago loosie really will be everywhere
Craig Newby will be all over Carisbrook tomorrow night.
Rugby: Criticism of club administration given short shrift
Rugby: Criticism of club administration given short shrift
A rugby club has called for a review of the administration of the game in Dunedin, saying there are systemic problems.
Rugby: Plenty for Wellington to play for, coach says
Rugby: Plenty for Wellington to play for, coach says
Jamie Joseph says his Wellington side has plenty to play for when it takes on Otago at Carisbrook on Saturday night.
Rugby: Skipper set to bow out on low note
Rugby: Skipper set to bow out on low note
It was not the way Craig Newby wanted his rugby career in New Zealand to end. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to the Otago skipper about the past, present and future.
Rugby: Otago needs miracle to reach quarterfinals
Rugby: Otago needs miracle to reach quarterfinals
Otago can still make the Air New Zealand Cup quarterfinals - but then again they reckoned the Titanic could not sink.
Rugby: Reality fails to bite as pair granted reprieve
Rugby: Reality fails to bite as pair granted reprieve
Watching a game during the weekend, a television commentator - one forgets who it was, there are so many - said reality had prevailed in the decision to retain Northland and Tasman in the Air New Zealand Cup.
Rugby: Time for team to look at itself
Rugby: Time for team to look at itself
The Otago side has to have a close look at itself after a disappointing performance against Waikato, coach Steve Martin says.
Rugby: Vainikolo's sights set on highest honour
Rugby: Vainikolo's sights set on highest honour
First it was Wellsford. Then Northland, followed by the Highlanders. Now Fetu'u Vainikolo wants to go the whole way and crack the All Blacks.
Rugby: Volunteer efforts rewarded
Rugby: Volunteer efforts rewarded
Otago volunteer coach of the year Ryan Martin. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
Ryan Martin barely had time to slow down to win the Otago Volunteer Coach of the Year award yesterday.
Such is his dedication to sport, both playing and coaching, the Outram School teacher has little time free.
Rugby: Visiting teams no longer feeling the pain at 'Brook
Rugby: Visiting teams no longer feeling the pain at 'Brook
A trip to the dentist was preferable to a visit to Carisbrook for many northern rugby players in past years. But, as rugby writer Steve Hepburn finds, the ground no longer holds great fears for visiting teams.