One man steps into some rather large boots and two others have some ground to make up. That is the story of the Otago starting XV, which features three changes for the game against Bay of Plenty in Rotorua tomorrow night.
Nintendo promised the Wii will rock you. Now, Sony thinks you will like to Move it.
One of the great stories in the All Blacks over the past 12 months has also been one of the least told.
From humble beginnings, the Academy of Sport South Island has developed into a multimillion-dollar business. But within its walls, the athletes and coaches and administrators prefer to think of it as a family. That makes Kereyn Smith the mother.
Two special guests will be in Dunedin this weekend as part of the renewed push to lift the profile of rugby league in Otago.
The waiting game will soon be over for golf fans and the smart money is still on Clearwater to host the next New Zealand Open.
Think of the prototypical New Zealand athlete at the Commonwealth Games and a 53-year-old woman from Balclutha probably doesn't come to mind. Anne Mitchell proudly breaks the mould, and she is chasing a medal in Delhi.
This could be the ultimate conversation-starter for golfers and golf fans.
Both Richard Reid and Wayne Graham say Otago rugby will benefit from losing day-to-day control of the Highlanders.
This new direct contracting model makes a lot of sense but it sure has taken a lot of the intrigue out of Super 15 squad selections.
Cecilia Cho was the model of consistency as she forged what is likely to be an unbeatable lead in the national under-19 women's final yesterday.
Columba College will fly the flag for Otago netball when it competes at the national schools championships in New Plymouth next month.
You seriously have to pity those poor people at Electronic Arts.
The Commonwealth Games begin in 43 days. To begin our countdown, Otago Daily Times sports editor Hayden Meikle talks to rising hockey star Hugo Inglis.
Robbie Deeley and Tom Jackson might beg to differ but a penalty shootout is unquestionably sport's greatest theatre.
Jamie Joseph has been appointed Highlanders coach as one of rugby's worst-kept secrets finally leaked out today. Joseph, the Wellington and New Zealand Maori coach, had been linked with the...
They call it the sound of silence, and for 40 marvellous minutes last night, it was sweet music to North Otago's ears.
Bryce Woodward welcomes the challenge of coaching the Highlanders and says he will have no problem if Steve Hansen is looking over his shoulder.
A New Zealand Open promoter who was on the board of the company that runs Clearwater until 11 days ago believes the Christchurch club has the best tournament course in the country.
All Black coach Graham Henry has confirmed there is "some foundation" to speculation the Highlanders will get an All Black assistant in their coaching team next year.
