Shield not to be rushed around province
Shield not to be rushed around province
Otago will not be rushing the newest member of its trophy cabinet around the province as quickly as it did last time.
Steve Hepburn
Lomax named in NZ squad to take to Japan
Lomax named in NZ squad to take to Japan
It has been a rapid rise up the ranks for Highlanders prop Tyrel Lomax.
Comment: Perhaps not quite depth we believed
Comment: Perhaps not quite depth we believed
What is it with Japan and sending strange All Black teams there?
Barnes only change to Otago for Wellington clash
Barnes only change to Otago for Wellington clash
Otago has made one change to its side which takes on Wellington in a Plunket Shield match in the capital tomorrow.
Lomax in All Blacks squad to play Japan
Lomax in All Blacks squad to play Japan
Highlanders prop Tyrel Lomax has made a quick rise up the ranks and made the All Black squad to play Japan next month.
Faddes finds form at handy time
Faddes finds form at handy time
It has been an up and down year for Otago centre Matt Faddes.
Martin has family link to shield
Martin has family link to shield
Otago assistant coach Ryan Martin did not have to look far to get excited about winning the Ranfurly Shield — just a picture on the wall of the team room in Dunedin.
We did it!
We did it!
Second time around and it still tastes sweet. Otago had to wait 20,000-odd days to finally win the Ranfurly Shield back in 2013.
Shield on way to city after gutsy Otago win
Ranfurly Shield on way to Dunedin after gutsy Otago win
The Otago team will fly home with the Ranfurly Shield in tow today and are scheduled to land in Dunedin late this afternoon.
Otago win Ranfurly Shield
Otago win Ranfurly Shield
It’s coming home for summer. Long may this win linger.
Otago lead in Shield at halftime
Otago lead in Shield at halftime
Otago leads 20-12 at halftime in its Ranfurly Shield challenge against Waikato in Hamilton.
Runaway win nets Otago playoff spot
Runaway win nets Otago playoff spot
Otago went out on the prowl last night and came away with five competition points and a place in the post season.
'We were able to execute'
'We were able to execute'
Otago first five-eighth Josh Ioane says the side is slowly learning how to convert chances into points.
Steady Bowes ton in warm-up
Steady Bowes ton in warm-up
Canterbury captain and opener Chad Bowes dominated the first day of the warm-up match between his side and Otago in Alexandra.
Rutherford leads way as Otago beats Canterbury
Rutherford leads way as Otago beats Canterbury
Otago has made an encouraging start to its season with a Hamish Rutherford century guiding it to a commanding eight-wicket win over Canterbury in a warm-up game in Alexandra yesterday.
Perhaps Grant should take a good look in the mirror
Perhaps Grant should take a good look in the mirror
When Manchester United was struggling to win anything in the late 1980s and into the 1990s, many were calling for the head of manager Alex Ferguson.
Eventful journey for peripatetic Matenga
Eventful journey for peripatetic Matenga
A life well travelled - Hoani Matenga has been through three passports, played for clubs in five different countries and still has time to play bass with New Zealand's hottest band.
Plenty at stake for both teams
Plenty at stake for both teams
This is going to be a dance of the desperates at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
Oamaru JC convening meeting on Messara report
Oamaru JC convening meeting on Messara report
The Oamaru Jockey Club will hold a meeting on Thursday to seek a common approach and response to the Messara report.
Win over Auckland something to savour
Win over Auckland something to savour
Beating Auckland is never easy - and Otago has the record to prove that.