Otago no match for Auckland
Otago no match for Auckland
Otago needs to fix individual errors and get its defensive game in order as the climax of the season nears.
Steve Hepburn
Seafarers to carry climate message
Seafarers to carry climate message
Is it somewhat apt a sevens tournament which has a theme highlighting climate change is being held at Kettle Park?
Accuracy vital against Auckland
Accuracy vital against Auckland talent
After a loss last week, Otago will want to get back on the winning path tonight.
War on drugs in sport never-ending
War on drugs in sport never-ending
Former Wada boss David Howman says the war against drugs can never be won but strides are being made and New Zealand is leading the pack.
Zenith club celebrating
Zenith club celebrating
The Zenith Swimming Club will bring up 50 years this weekend — although the club is actually past the 80-year mark.
Franklin, Collins back but front row a concern
Franklin, Collins back but front row a concern
Tom Franklin and Michael Collins have come back into the Otago side for its game against Auckland at Eden Park tomorrow night but the front row has taken a hit.
Paul Grant returning to England
Grant returning to England to join premiership side Bath
Otago captain Paul Grant is heading back to the United Kingdom.
Ioane boys loom as threat for Otago
Ioane boys loom as big threat
Otago takes on Auckland on Saturday night and, to win, Otago needs to do one thing - well, two really - stop the Ioane brothers, Rieko and Akira.
Jury still out on breakdown laws
Jury still out on new breakdown laws
The game is faster and plenty of tries are being scored but the jury appears to be out around the new breakdown laws. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to some coaches about the changes.
New strip, sponsor for Southern United
New strip, sponsor for Southern United
Southern United is starting to come together both on and off the field.
US opportunity for Cromwell driver
Huge opportunity in US for Cromwell driver
Brendon Leitch has been biting his tongue for some weeks.
Lessons to learn from first loss
Lessons to learn from first loss
Otago will need to learn from its defeat by Canterbury on Saturday for its next two games.
Whitelock family record continues
Whitelock family record continues
Canterbury skipper Luke Whitelock will become the third member of his family to play 50 games for Canterbury today — yet the most successful member of the clan has not even got half that number.
Join N. Otago and see it all
Join N. Otago and see it all
Shae Tucker signed up for North Otago this season - and he has already had some adventure.
Squad settled, coach can wait
Squad settled, coach can wait
The Highlanders have more or less settled on their squad for next season and looking for a coach for the following year is not an urgent priority.
Two key men missing for testing match
Two key men missing for testing match
Otago has brought Matt Faddes back into the midfield but, as expected, is missing a couple of key players for its match against Canterbury in Christchurch tomorrow.
Big fish even bigger in a small pond?
Big fish even bigger in a small pond?
Are these All Blacks the best that have ever been? Steve Hepburn rolls out the accolades for the men in black while Jeff Cheshire says yes, the All Blacks are good, but other forces are coming into play.
Highlanders to play other NZ sides first
Highlanders to play other NZ sides first
The Highlanders will play the other four New Zealand sides to kick off their 2017 season and will face considerably less travel than they did this year.
Franklin's absence blow for Otago
Franklin's absence blow for Otago
Otago will have to do without the services of one of its key players this week while another is cautiously being put through some work.
Highlanders to open season with Chiefs clash
Highlanders to open season with Chiefs clash
The Highlanders will open their Super rugby draw with a match against the Chiefs in February.