Steve Hepburn

The Otago Boys’ High School second XV has had a week to remember.

Otago Boys' High School second XV caused an upset beating John McGlashan College 21-5 in the Otago premier schools competition today.

Taieri won the first round of the club competition in style with a 50-20 win over Zingari-Richmond today.

The University of Otago has produced more than 40 All Blacks — now it has rolled out an international for Guam.

Waisake Naholo broke the Highlanders’ try-scoring record last month.

The Highlanders will have history on their side when they go up against the Waratahs in a crunch game in Sydney tonight.

The first All Black squad of the season  is announced tomorrow and should be one of few surprises. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn has a punt on who will make the cut.

Tonight is the big dance for Otago sport.

He has been waiting in the wings for a good period now but Otago back Sio Tomkinson will finally get his chance in his preferred position tomorrow night.

One All Black will be gone next week but another may return.

Elliot Dixon will be back for the Highlanders next year and beyond, while midfielder Tei Walden has also signed on for another couple of seasons.

He may be only a few months younger than the head coach but as long as the desire and want is there, Alex Ainley will keep turning up.

Everyone this side of the Tasman is talking about it.

The Highlanders are on the hunt for a seasoned first five-eighth to fill the boots of the departing Lima Sopoaga. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn takes a look at some contenders.

Some tall timber has arrived in the South.

A brawl which led to a red card handed out to a player who was not actually playing in a club game in South Otago will be investigated by authorities.

The Southern Steel has had plenty of time for reflection, having entered uncharted territory.

Elliot Dixon is set to leave New Zealand and join the Ricoh Black Rams in Japan after the Super Rugby season.

Those Lions — they sure are big.

Hayden Parker became the highest-scoring New Zealander in a single Super Rugby match — but it was not for a New Zealand team.