Rugby: Taieri stepping up to big time
Rugby: Taieri stepping up to big time
The Taieri College first XV has taken the big step up and will face the big boys in the Otago-wide first XV competition this season.
Steve Hepburn
Swimming: Contestants eye worlds
Swimming: Contestants eye worlds
Otago swimmers will be eyeing some quick times in the New Zealand open championships starting in Auckland tonight.
Rugby: Naholo joining Clermont at season's end
Rugby: Naholo joining Clermont at season's end
The Highlanders made a big pitch to keep star winger Waisake Naholo but he had all but signed a deal to go to France before the season had even kicked off.
Rugby: Highlanders down Crusaders
Rugby: Highlanders down Crusaders
The Highlanders scored a fantastic victory in Christchurch last night, securing a 25-20 win over the Crusaders.
Rugby: Otago to start ITM Cup campaign with two home games
Rugby: Otago to start ITM Cup campaign with two home games
Otago will have its first two games in the ITM Cup at home and has its busy period well spread out at the end of the season.
Rugby: No time for footloose and fancy-free game
Rugby: No time for footloose and fancy-free game
The Highlanders have 10 games left over 10 weeks in the regular season. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at 10 things they have to do to earn a return to the playoffs.
Rugby: Sopoaga among best first fives
Rugby: Sopoaga among best first fives
A few years ago there was a crisis in the No 10 jersey.
Rugby: Slade set to play for Pau next year
Rugby: Slade set to play for Pau next year
Colin Slade is believed to have turned his back on New Zealand rugby.
Rugby: Squeeze goes on Crusaders
Rugby: Squeeze goes on Crusaders
Wins do not come much better than this.
Rugby: Coltman back to peak form
Rugby: Coltman back to peak form
Jamie Joseph believes Highlanders hooker Liam Coltman is in the picture for a black jersey.
Rugby: A Thorn in many top sides
Rugby: A Thorn in many top sides
Brad Thorn is hanging up the boots at the end of the northern season. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at his stints with various sides at the top level.
Rugby: Green cards reward for sportsmanship
Rugby: Green cards reward for sportsmanship
This card handed out by the referee will be met with a smile, not disdain.
Football: Auckland's deeds benefit Southern United
Football: Auckland's deeds benefit Southern United
Southern United would have been out of business if not for the windfall it received through the deeds of a fellow club in its league.
Racing: Feather Boyz backs up win
Racing: Feather Boyz backs up win
Feather Boyz just keeps getting better and is becoming a pleasant surprise for trainer Eian Lamb.
Rugby: Players rewarded for performance
Rugby: Players rewarded for performance
The Highlanders have stuck with the tried and true to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch tomorrow night.
Rugby: Highlanders unchanged for Crusaders clash
Rugby: Highlanders unchanged for Crusaders clash
The Highlanders have named an unchanged team to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Rugby: Important month for Highlanders
Rugby: Important month for Highlanders
The Highlanders are back at work as the side gets ready for a season-defining period before a lengthy spell with the suitcase in tow.
Rugby: SBHS in Dunedin competition
Rugby: SBHS in Dunedin competition
The Southland Boys' High School First XV has been confirmed as a starter in the Dunedin division one colts grade and is stumping up some cash to get teams to venture south.
Rugby: Convincing wins, losses rare for Highlanders
Rugby: Convincing wins, losses rare for Highlanders
Watching the Highlanders play is always tough on the nerves. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks back at the past few seasons and finds very little evidence of convincing victories or heavy defeats.
Rugby: Highlanders too good for Stormers
Rugby: Highlanders too good for Stormers
Watching the Highlanders is never the easiest of occupations.