Nomad Harding finds happy home with Chiefs
Nomad Harding finds happy home with Chiefs
Tom Harding is the quintessential rugby nomad.
Hayden Meikle
Moore desperate for win for ‘the boys'
Moore desperate for win for ‘the boys'
It all seemed to come so easy to Glenn Moore when he coached North Otago in one of the most memorable periods in the small union's history.
Three changes for Highlanders
Three changes for Highlanders
Aaron Bancroft, Hoani MacDonald and Chris King will make their first starts of the season when the Highlanders attempt to break a four-game losing streak against the Force in Queenstown on Saturday.
New scrum proves to be capable
New scrum proves to be capable
After losing three All Blacks, the Highlanders' front row was expected to struggle this year. But, while the side has struggled to score tries and slipped to four straight losses, the boys in the tight have stood tall. Rugby writer Hayden Meikle reports.
NZRU excited, but not making any promises
NZRU excited, but not making any promises
New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew is excited Dunedin is to build a new roofed stadium, but has again emphasised the national body can give neither money nor guarantees to the project.
Unreal Tournament' polished for PS3
Unreal Tournament' polished for PS3
Unreal Tournament 3 Midway PlayStation 3 4 stars (out of 5) Just when you thought the PlayStation 3 was treading water while the Xbox 360 unleashed one killer game after another, along...
Highlanders may have to seek back as well as No 8
Highlanders may have to seek back as well as No 8
There is still no decision on a replacement for No 8 Ezra Taylor and now the Highlanders may also have to resume the search for an extra winger.
Knee injury means Super 14 is over for Taylor
Knee injury means Super 14 is over for Taylor
Ezra Taylor has not played a game for the Highlanders this season, and now he won't get a chance.
Rugby: Promising signs amid defeats for Highlanders
Rugby: Promising signs amid defeats for Highlanders
Lost in a sprawling world
Lost in a sprawling world
When a game needs four discs, you just know you won't finish it over a rainy weekend.
I don't know how we lost - Newby
I don't know how we lost - Newby
Captain Craig Newby will wake up this morning and again wonder how the Highlanders failed to win their first game of the season last night.
A lot of heart for only one point
A lot of heart for only one point
Highlanders 6 Hurricances 10 Deja vu. Another close loss and another bonus point, but the Highlanders are still frustratingly winless after four rounds of the Super 14.
Hurricanes stars Nonu, Collins cited
Hurricanes stars Nonu, Collins cited
Two prominent Hurricanes could be facing spells on the sidelines following Friday night's Super 14 game against the Highlanders at Carisbrook.
Wilson determined to kick on in role
Wilson determined to kick on in role
James Wilson knows he can kick, wants to kick, and is backing himself to kick the Highlanders to a much-needed victory against the Hurricanes at Carisbrook tonight.
Game has health issues but no need to call for last rites
Game has health issues but no need to call for last rites
This concludes the Otago Daily Times series, State of the Union, assessing the health of New Zealand rugby. Rugby writer Hayden Meikle sums up the issues and wonders what might lie ahead for our national game.
Newby comeback near at hand
Newby comeback near at hand
Highlanders captain Craig Newby is ready to play but is unsure whether his fitness will allow him to start against the Hurricanes on Friday night.
NZRPA continuing fight for players
NZRPA continuing fight for players
New Zealnd rugby is littered with landmark years but few are more significant, in relation to the current climate, than 1999 and 2005.
Li'l battlers show big boys how it's done
Li'l battlers show big boys how it's done
They are two of the less fashionable provinces but Hawkes Bay and North Otago are also genuine success stories. Rugby writer Hayden Meikle talked to the chief executives of the respective unions to get their feelings on where the game is heading.
Driving game raises bar
Driving game raises bar
Need room to zoom? Then this could be the driving game for you.
Moore concerned at discipline issues after third yellow card
Moore concerned at discipline issues after third yellow card
Highlanders coach Glenn Moore has revealed his concern at the discipline issues and fundamental errors that are spoiling the promising signs his side has shown in the Super 14.