Optimism despite two losses
Optimism despite two losses
The Southland Sharks notched a couple of pre-season wins against the Otago Nuggets at the Edgar Centre at the weekend.
Adrian Seconi
Highlanders braced for physicality of Brumbies
Highlanders braced for physicality of Brumbies
No second guesses needed for how the Brumbies will look to attack the Highlanders in Melbourne tomorrow.
Davenport eager to take up role on NZR board
Davenport eager to take up role on NZR board
Rowena Davenport is right where she wants to be — perfectly positioned to tackle the big challenges in the game.
Highlanders side overhauled for Brumbies face-off
Highlanders side overhauled for Brumbies face-off
Completely bonkers or utterly brilliant?
Smith not picked for Brumbies clash
Smith not picked for Brumbies clash
The Highlanders have sprung a surprise and left All Black halfback Aaron Smith out of the game day squad, part of a new-look backline to take on the Brumbies in Melbourne.
Next season already in sights
Next season already in sights
What off-season?
Ban accepted but inconsistencies irk coach
Ban accepted but inconsistencies irk coach
The Highlanders are still seeing red over a decision which arguably cost them dearly against the Hurricanes in Dunedin at the weekend.
Under-fire Landers hope to get on a roll
Under-fire Landers hope to get on a roll
The flame has been flickering a little too close to the gas this week.
Backline changes, Banks to start at first-five
Backline changes, Banks to start at first-five
The Highlanders have changed up the backline ahead of their important match with the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.
Extra energy in Highlanders’ preparations
Extra energy in Highlanders’ preparations
Fullbacks are just window-dressing and the props are only good for pushing.
Otago again leads country in rate of participation
Otago again leads country in rate of participation
If only there was a medal for participation.
Stalwart, young batter honoured
Stalwart, young batter honoured
Albion stalwart Gerard Finnie and promising Otago batter Jacob Cumming were among the prize winners on the opening day of the New Zealand Cricket awards.
Win comes at heavy cost for Highlanders
Win comes at heavy cost for Highlanders
One win, two down.
Scholarships to facilitate overseas stint
Scholarships to facilitate overseas stint
Volts spinner Ben Lockrose and Sparks batter Bella James are the recipients of the inaugural Patrons Scholarship.
Highlanders finally break duck
Highlanders finally break duck
Who says rolling mauls are boring?
Highlanders claim first victory after taking down Moana Pasifika
Highlanders claim first victory after taking down Moana Pasifika
Who says rolling mauls are boring? OK, they really are boring. But they are a lot more tolerable when it is your side rumbling forward and scoring tries that way.
Bates, Kelly biggest winners in Otago association’s awards for season
Bates, Kelly biggest winners in Otago association’s awards for season
Suzie Bates is back on top.
Highlanders prepare to work themselves up the ladder
Highlanders prepare to work themselves up the ladder
Expect the Highlanders to absorb the pressure early and pounce in the final quarter.
In town to turn screws on old team again
In town to turn screws on old team again
Moana Pasifika coach Aaron Mauger is happy to be home in Dunedin this week.
Black Caps, White Ferns all at C
Black Caps, White Ferns all at C
Summer is gone and cricket is (nearly) finished. Long-serving Otago Daily Times cricket writer Adrian Seconi reflects on the season that was, dishes out a few awards and names yet another paper...