Adrian Seconi

Jacob Duffy and Suzie Bates scooped the major prizes at the Otago Cricket Association awards last night.

While we are all still warm and fuzzy following the Black Caps' fabulous World Cup campaign, cricket writer Adrian Seconi thought he would take the opportunity to ask some questions before the tour of England.

Steel defender Storm Purvis has gone from struggling to cement a starting spot in the team to being a senior member of the squad in the space of the past year.

Mosgiel cyclist Brad Evans' decision to ride for a development team in Australia is beginning to reap rewards.

Violet Byers promised not to swear during an interview with the Otago Daily Times.

Steel coach Janine Southby hesitated before finally conceding her side might be under a wee bit more pressure than usual when it plays the Pulse today.

It is basically the same job, just a different sport.

Netball royalty Dame Lois Muir will be among the guests at Otago netball's centenary this weekend. Adrian Seconi fires six questions at the great coach.

Southern coach Colin Tuaine smiles broadly and bats off the question with a chuckle.

Wendy Frew has a reputation for never giving up and that famous tenacity paid off for the Southern Steel last night.

Otago rider Brad Evans timed his return perfectly.

Maddy Spence is used to clearing hurdles but most of them have been on the track.

The Steel has passed the midway point in its campaign and it is clinging to a spot in the top three of the New Zealand conference. Sports reporter Adrian Seconi looks at the key games ahead and what the Steel needs to do to crack the playoffs for the first time since 2010.

Southern remain the only unbeaten team after beating Taieri 22-11 in a even contest at Bathgate Park this afternoon.

The Steel's midcourt was up for a telling-off last week.

Light it up and they will come is the promise.

Harbour's big pack made light work of Alhambra-Union at Watson Park this afternoon, setting up a 38-12 victory.

Former Highlanders doctor Hamish Osborne believes professional rugby needs to follow the lead of amateur rugby and err on the side of caution when it comes to head injuries.

From World Cup bolter to semifinal hero - it has been quite a journey for Black Caps journeyman Grant Elliott. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi reports.

Tyler Hamilton is the sort of guy who will hold the door open for you and call you sir or ma'am as you pass through.