Steve Hepburn

Search for best all-round athlete

Australian Jackson Maynard cuts through a wave at Purakaunui Bay, in the Catlins, competing in...

Search for best all-round athlete in water

Nice work if you can get it. Eight athletes are spending this week in and around the beaches of the South with the none-too-hard task of getting into the water and doing some work.

Burnout an issue, Ellison says

Former All Black Tamati Ellison teaches King's High School pupil Ta'u Latu (17) the finer points...

Burnout an issue, Ellison says

Former Highlanders and All Black back Tamati Ellison is surprised at how early young New Zealand players are recruited and fears there may be early burnout among them.

First 50 points for 15 years

First 50 points for 15 years

The Highlanders racked up 50 points last Friday night, finally breaking a drought during which they failed to reach the half-century mark.

Top clash called off due to line markings

Players from the Caversham and Roslyn-Wakari premier teams gather at halfway to be told their...

Top clash called off due to line markings

The boss of football in the South says there was simply no other option than to call off a premier league match on Saturday because of poor line markings.

Sonny Bill likely starter in Dunedin

SBW likely starter for Blues in Dunedin

Sonny Bill Williams may make a surprise early return from injury to take on the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.

Nine yellows in one game

Nine yellows in one game

Nine yellow cards were issued during a senior club rugby match in North Otago on Saturday, but both coaches insist it was not a dirty game.

Umpiring all about the players

Hockey umpire Mark Greenfield at the McMillan Hockey Centre yesterday. Photo: Peter McIntosh.

Umpiring all about the players

Mark Greenfield thinks he has done a good job when he is not noticed.

Smith glad to get that over

Highlanders first five-eighth Marty Banks (left) and halfback Aaron Smith savour some more points...

Smith glad to get that over

There was a sense of relief for Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith last night when the opening whistle went.

Highlanders run rings around hapless Rebels

Highlanders loose forward Gareth Evans goes over to score in the tackle of Rebels winger Marika...

Highlanders run rings around hapless Rebels

Hopeless and hapless.

Chatty 100th game for Smith

Chatty 100th game for Smith

It was the Smith mutual admiration show yesterday.

Woes mount for Australian rugby

The Rebels, in fact any Australian side, should not lack for drive this weekend.

NZ title all in a week’s sport

National left-handed championship winner Ben Patston shows his style on the way to winning the...

NZ title all in a week’s sport

It has been a hectic sporting week for Ben Patston, mixing the small round balls and clubs with the oval ball and the rucks and mauls.

Today last day of year for awards

Today last day of year for awards

It is the last day of March today and that means sporting minds should switch to the Otago Sports Awards.

ORFU to review player numbers

ORFU to review player numbers

The Otago Rugby Football Union is to have a close look at player numbers at the end of the season.

Coltman sticking with Highlanders

Coltman commits to 2019

Highlanders hooker Liam Coltman is sticking around for the next couple of seasons.

Strength, balance may reduce injury toll

Strength, balance may reduce injury toll

Neck exercises may be overlooked by club players which is leading to more impacts and possible concussions on the field.

Positives from 'huge mistake'

All Black halfback Aaron Smith has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for another four years. Photo by Gerard O'Brien

Positives from 'huge mistake'

Time is a great healer and it has helped Aaron Smith get over what he describes as a huge mistake.

ORFU in healthy financial position

ORFU in healthy financial position

Five years on from nearly going under, the Otago Rugby Football Union now has assets of $1.5 million and equity of just under $1 million.

Smith still loving his Dunedin adventure

Aaron Smith clears the ball from the ruck for the Highlanders against the Blues. Photo: Getty Images

Smith still loving his Dunedin adventure

When Aaron Smith first arrived in Dunedin he admits it was part of an adventure.

NEV romps home with wickets to spare

North East Valley 132 for four beat Carisbrook-Dn 130 by six wickets

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