Caution urged over Ben Smith
Expert urges caution over Smith
When Ben Smith gets back on the rugby field will be decided after a thorough examination, but there should be no rush to get him back playing, a sports medical expert says.
Steve Hepburn
Record crowd to watch Steel
Record crowd to watch Steel
With just one day to go to its biggest game of the year, the Southern Steel is quietly going about its work.
ABs expected stern challenge from Lions
ABs expected stern challenge from Lions
From the grunters up front to the speedsters out the back, the All Blacks said they were put through the mill on Saturday night.
Men in black motivated by NZ's rugby history
Men in black motivated by NZ's rugby history
Want to know why the All Blacks won on Saturday night?
Smith's concussions worry coach
Smith's concussions worry coach
All Black coach Steve Hansen admits he is worried about the health of fullback Ben Smith but both player and coach are in the wait and see camp.
Lions still in series - Gatland
Lions still in series - Gatland
The Lions believe they are still very much in the series and just need to look at a few ''fixables''.
Lions peaking at just the right time
Lions peaking at just the right time
The British and Irish Lions are right where they want to be and believe strength throughout the squad will pay dividends tonight.
Thumbs up for Kieran Read
Thumbs up for Kieran Read
The All Black skipper has given himself the big tick and is ready to lap up a once-in-career experience.
Phoney war over — let’s bring it on
Phoney war over — let’s bring it on
Games come and go. The seasons roll from one to the next.
Tumultuous year at French club
Tumultuous year at French club
Former Highlanders coach Greg Cooper has been through plenty of drama in his first season with the Stade Francais club. Back in Dunedin for a short break, he catches up with rugby writer Steve Hepburn.
All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park
All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park
The most eagerly awaited test in New Zealand is just around the corner, in Auckland tomorrow night. What points towards a home town victory and what are the things creating worry lines?
Sky the limit for NZ side
Sky the limit for NZ side
Dunedin will provide three-quarters of the New Zealand team heading to the World Hang Gliding Championships in Brazil in a few weeks.
Asian Tour to sanction NZ Open
Asian Tour to sanction NZ Open
The New Zealand Open will be jointly sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Asian Tour over the next two years.
Hammett or Mauger next Landers coach
Hammett or Mauger next Landers coach
Aaron Mauger or Mark Hammett will be the next Highlanders coach following the departure of Scott McLeod to the All Black set-up.
ABs job too good to pass up
ABs job too good an opportunity for McLeod
In the end, a chance to join the national side as the defence coach was too good an opportunity for Scott McLeod to turn down.
Donnelly pleased to be back
Donnelly pleased to be back
Tom Donnelly's feet have hardly touched the ground since he has returned from France.
Prized rugby autographs need home
Prized rugby autographs need home
John Kirkland has something which is priceless in his eyes and is hoping for it to land somewhere in the south.
Speculation whether Fekitoa is coming or going
Speculation whether Fekitoa is coming or going
It is predictable as night follows day.
Fuata'i signs to play with French club Bordeaux
Fuata'i signs to play with French club Bordeaux
His performance at the Paris Sevens a few weeks ago has led to a deal for Otago winger Fa'asiu Fuata'i to play in France.
Landers have time to rest on laurels
Landers have time to rest on their laurels
After their deeds over the British and Irish Lions, the Highlanders are ready to put their feet up and have a well-deserved break.