Steve Hepburn

Southern sides will get their first hit-out of the season when Oamaru plays host to the  Referees Sevens tournament today.

Sweetness thrown in with a bit of sassiness. They may be the age where they could both pick up gold cards, but Stevie Nicks and Chrissie Hynde can still deliver the goods.

The New Zealand Open will start a week earlier than last year and whether the defending champion comes back should be known in a couple of weeks.

All roads lead to Wellington for Special Olympic athletes next week and a hefty contingent is coming from Otago.

A shift to Monday nights has proved to be a winner for Cycling Otago as the sport gets on a roll with more riders on the road.

The best of New Zealand is set to take on the best of Australia — and it is happening in the South.

Taieri 36 lost to Kaikorai 38 forfour by six wickets

There is no holding back swimmer Craig Walker.

There is another Australia-New Zealand clash coming to Dunedin but this one will not involve the Bledisloe Cup.

The appointment of Lars Humer to the head coaching role has been described as a boon for swimming in Dunedin.

Lars Humer is coming home.

Good interest has been declared in the head coaching job for Otago while there are also plenty of candidates wanting to discover the next big thing.

Southland claimed the Bates Shield over Otago at Ellis Park yesterday, climbing out to an early lead that could not be pegged back.

These are heady times for the Southern United women’s side.

Green Island 201 for nine beatAlbion 101 all out by 100 runs

Otago playing numbers have recorded a slight rise as the national sport continues to work hard to keep players on the paddock.

Players still want to play for their club, still want to play with their mates and still want to play on a Saturday.

The Highlanders bring plenty of joy to Dunedin fans but they also bring in a fair amount of cash.