Hayden Meikle

North Otago fall to Southland as bowlers dominate Hawke Cup qualifier

North Otago fall to Southland as bowlers dominate Hawke Cup qualifier

Ball was very much the winner of the weekend as Southland beat North Otago by five wickets in the resumption of Hawke Cup qualifying in Oamaru.

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Meikle makes rod for own back

Springbok halfback Faf De Klerk poses with the Webb Ellis Cup after his side beat the All Blacks...

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Meikle makes rod for own back

He simply refuses to see the pointlessness of this exercise.

Impressive total put up by Stags beyond Volts

Impressive total put up by Stags beyond Volts

The Otago Volts got the Will Young treatment last night.

Bates guides Sparks to dominant win

Bates guides Sparks to dominant win

Eden Carson did the early damage before Suzie Bates continued her spectacular return to form in Napier yesterday.

Young powers Stags to victory against Volts

The Otago Volts got the Will Young treatment tonight.

Bates steers Sparks to another smashing win

Eden Carson did the early damage before Suzie Bates continued her spectacular return to form for the Otago Sparks in Napier.

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Nine sporting issues to kick-start your 2024

Leading American tennis player Coco Gauff, 19, kisses the trophy after winning the ASB Classic in...

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Nine sporting issues to kick-start your 2024

Sigh. Summer holidays never last long enough. Otago Daily Times sports editor Hayden Meikle reflects on nine sporting issues on his mind during the Christmas period.

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A to Z of 2023

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A to Z of 2023

Another weird and wonderful sporting year is in the books.

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Nugget-sized hole in our hearts

All Black Aaron Smith shows his son Luca his runners-up medal during the prizegiving ceremony at...

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Nugget-sized hole in our hearts

For good, or bad, these "newsmakers" were the people making headlines in 2023.

Final of series to be richest race in Otago history

It might eventually become known as the race that stops a region.

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The best sporting moments of 2023

Southland Boys High School celebrate after winning the Top 4 Championship. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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The best sporting moments of 2023

Another year nearly gone?

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Highlanders coach excited about different approach

Sam Gilbert slogs away during the Highlanders’ multisport challenge to end their pre-Christmas...

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Highlanders coach excited about different approach

Will there be more than one revolution at the Highlanders next year?

Several southerners stepping into roles with All Blacks management

Several southerners stepping into roles with All Blacks management

A couple of likely lads known as Moose and Macca will ensure a solid southern presence in a rejigged All Blacks management team next year.

Otago captain Withy heading back to Southland Stags

Sean Withy has signed a three-year deal with the Stags. PHOTO: PETER McINTOSH

Otago captain Withy heading back to Southland Stags

Otago rugby captain Sean Withy is going home.

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Settling on final squad ‘toughest’

Footballers warm up for the final trial for the Otago youth team heading to the Super Cup in...

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Settling on final squad ‘toughest’

A Super Cup requires a super squad — and the selectors of an Otago-based youth squad heading back to an elite junior tournament are confident they have just that.

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