Steve Hepburn

Rugby: Age no barrier for ref

It was pretty cold on Saturday morning at Bishopscourt.

Rugby: Otago victim of Super success

Rugby: Otago victim of Super success

Otago has become something of a victim of its own success before this season's domestic competition.

Rugby: John McGlashan remains unbeaten

No-one seems to be able to stop John McGlashan College in the Otago premier schools grade.

Rugby: No excuses — Landers must win

Rugby: No excuses — Landers must win

Let's be honest here. The Highlanders match against the Kings tomorrow morning is more than a must win.

Rugby: A New Zealand team made in sevens heaven

The New Zealand men's sevens team to go to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will be named tomorrow. But what would it look like if Gordon Tietjens and co could pick any player they wanted? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn selects his dream sevens squad.

Masters Games: New event not seen as rival

Masters Games: New event not seen as rival

Organisers of the next Masters Games in Dunedin are not worried about a possible rival event being staged up the road.

Rugby: Coach’s role a 24/7 job

Assistant coach Tony Brown explains a move during training at Logan Park. Photos by Linda...

Rugby: Coach’s role a 24/7 job

The game may last 80 minutes but for a professional coach it goes seven days a week.

Rugby: Four NZ teams can still make playoffs

As Super rugby resumes 10 teams are trying to squeeze into the eight playoff spots. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn has a look at what may happen over the next three weeks.

Football: Father and son to fore

Matt Kelly with dad Phil Kelly at Robin Hood Park yesterday. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Football: Father and son to fore

There were two Kellys on the scoresheet for Mosgiel on Saturday in its Football South Premier League win over University.

Rugby: Team ready to step up without five All Blacks

Rugby: Team ready to step up without five All Blacks

Minus most of their All Blacks, the remaining Highlanders are looking forward to taking on added responsibility this week.

Rugby: Seats for Lions will be attainable

Tickets for the Lions match in Dunedin next year should be not be too difficult to get, Highlanders boss Roger Clark says.

Rugby: Not even sky the limit for Highlanders

Ben Smith is one of five Highlanders who will join the team in Argentina.

Rugby: Not even sky the limit for Highlanders

The Highlanders are racking up the air points - going round the world in two weeks in possibly the longest quest in world sport.

Rugby: Moving window to July may be answer

Rugby: Moving window to July may be answer

Any move to having a global calendar will have to come with sacrifices by all parties but moving midyear tours back a month to July could be one simple way to get a better season.