Rugby: Otago to face two top sides
Rugby: Otago to face two top sides
Otago will play the two top provincial sides in the country next year, after the ITM Cup crossover draw was carried out yesterday.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Looking towards 2019
Rugby: Looking towards 2019
The next World Cup in Japan had its logo revealed this week and plans are now starting to take shape for the first tournament of its kind in Asia. But what will the All Black team look like in 2019. How many of the current mob will be there? Will Keven Mealamu's gold card work in Tokyo? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn has an educated guess at what the 2019 All Black starting side will look like.
Rugby: 11 Otago players in Super squads
Rugby: 11 Otago players in Super squads
Otago's representation in Super rugby teams has increased significantly with the province contributing 11 players to franchises.
Rugby: Spencer to feature in Spartans 10s
Rugby: Spencer to feature in Spartans 10s
The Spartans 10s tournament will be back again next year with former All Black Carlos Spencer the star attraction.
Rugby: Collins signs for Llanelli
Rugby: Collins signs for Llanelli
Otago back Michael Collins has signed a deal with Welsh side Llanelli.
Golf: Gladfield Junior A pennants team convincingly wins Otago title
Golf: Gladfield Junior A pennants team convincingly wins Otago title
The Gladfield Country Golf Club Junior A pennants team has swept all before it in the province and won the Otago title.
Surf life-saving: Pair triumph over physical adversity
Surf life-saving: Pair triumph over physical adversity
It is a tough event, the race to White Island.
Set your alarm early - it's crunch time!
Set your alarm early - it's crunch time!
A long holiday weekend in New Zealand looms. But for 23 New Zealanders holed up in London, now's not the time to put the feet up -they have a job to do.
Rugby: Little to choose between two pairs of finalists
Rugby: Little to choose between two pairs of finalists
The ITM Cup finals are upon us and will conclude what has been a busy domestic season. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn takes a look at the two games.
Rugby: Do great wingers compare?
Rugby: Do great wingers compare?
They send the shivers up the spines of many opponents. As far as cards in the pack go, Jonah Lomu and Julian Savea are a couple of awesome aces. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the duo and wonders if it is possible to compare the two.
Rugby: Otago much improved
Rugby: Otago much improved
The only way for Otago at the start of the season was up.
Rugby: Coltman's return against Southland boost for Otago
Rugby: Coltman's return against Southland boost for Otago
The casualty ward appears to be clearing for the Otago side before its crunch game against southern rival Southland.
Rugby: Thompson, Faddes to play for Landers
Rugby: Thompson, Faddes to play for Landers
The Highlanders have confirmed the signings of midfielders Matt Faddes and Rob Thompson.
Rugby: New Highlanders signed
Rugby: New Highlanders signed
The Highlanders have confirmed two exciting new midfield signings for the 2016 season. Otago's Matt Faddes and Canterbury's Rob Thompson - both have had eye-catching performances in the ITM Cup this season.
Rugby: Extend ITM Cup, Brown says
Rugby: Extend ITM Cup, Brown says
Extending the ITM Cup so every team plays each other has been suggested by Otago coach Cory Brown but it appears to be a long shot.
Rugby: Brown sticks to winning combination
Rugby: Brown sticks to winning combination
Otago will take some confidence into its ITM Cup semifinal against Wellington in the capital tomorrow night.
Rugby: Revision of rules, regulations for first XV competition
Rugby: Revision of rules, regulations for first XV competition
Having to set up a more robust set of rules around first XV rugby and eligibility was just a reflection of the nature of the ''semi-professional'' sport, the chairman of schools rugby says.
Rugby: Otago outgunned as Wellington marches on
Rugby: Otago outgunned as Wellington marches on
Right from the start of the season - and probably well before that to be honest - Hawkes Bay and Wellington looked the two sides who would line up in the ITM Cup championship final.
Rugby: Franklin instrumental in Otago's turnaround
Rugby: Franklin instrumental in Otago's turnaround
When did Otago turn the corner on its season? The match where Tom Franklin came back into the side.
Rugby: Busy season's end may have told
Rugby: Busy season's end may have told
Otago coach Cory Brown said his side should be proud of the way it played this season but its busy schedule at the end of the year may have caught up with it.