Steve Hepburn

The Highlanders have this week off and should enjoy it, given they sit fifth on the competition ladder. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at what lies ahead and what needs to be done to stay in the playoff hunt.

Four University of Otago students are getting the chance to get up close to the Anzac celebrations in Turkey this month while also getting to either run, hit, swim or cycle.

The All Black selectors have hardly been beating down Nasi Manu's door.

Harbour is looking for a big improvement when it takes on University at Watson Park tomorrow.

A year ago, flanker James Lentjes was just trying to make an impact in Dunedin club rugby.

Otago flanker James Lentjes has made a rapid rise to Super rugby and will start for the side against the Stormers on Saturday.

Otago will look to its batsmen to do the business as it seeks a long-shot Plunket Shield title victory.

An inability to grab the All Black jersey is one of the big reasons Highlanders No 8 Nasi Manu is heading to the northern hemisphere.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph felt his side did not get the calls last night but was proud of the way it came back in the match.

They are essential for the game and there is no game without one - now those in the middle have been given a shot in the arm.

Taieri has come a long way in the past few years and will again be right in the running for the glory at the end of the season.

This van has an engine and wheels, and it still goes, but it is missing one of the essentials for modern transportation - seats.

A programme designed to reduce injuries in football was introduced to Dunedin last night amid claims it will not only save pain but also millions of dollars.

A surfer will go anywhere to get a good wave. Even on a chilly Dunedin day.

Rugby writer Steve Hepburn considers three questions before tonight's match between the Highlanders and the Hurricanes.

The Highlanders have made some changes to their pack forced by injury for the match against the Hurricanes tomorrow night.

One has to wonder just how in the heck the Highlanders beat the Chiefs 20-17 in Hamilton last night.