Rugby: Coach philosophical about second loss
Rugby: Coach philosophical about second loss
For the English, it was yet another one that got away.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Intent there; execution needed
Rugby: Intent there; execution needed
The All Blacks have set the standards for donkey's years.
Rugby: Two more years for Joseph
Rugby: Two more years for Joseph
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has signed on for another two years and is set to become the franchise's longest-serving coach.
Rugby: Three key factors
Rugby: Three key factors
There are many areas of the game where it can be won or lost. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at three parts of tonight's test which may decide which team comes out on top.
Rugby: Our Ben: great player, diligent trainer and role model to boot
Rugby: Our Ben: great player, diligent trainer and role model to boot
Otago's favourite son, Ben Smith, will start his first test in the fullback position for the All Blacks tonight. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn catches up with some people who have been with Smith since he first picked up the oval ball.
Rugby: World Cup looms large
Rugby: World Cup looms large
There is something hanging over the top of Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night and it is not the flash roof.
Rugby: Lure of black jersey powerful for Kaino
Rugby: Lure of black jersey powerful for Kaino
When Jerome Kaino was first picked for the All Blacks, it was a case of ''Jerome who?''.
Rugby: Evans' career prolonged by move to England
Rugby: Evans' career prolonged by move to England
Ten years ago, Nick Evans exploded on to the national scene with the Highlanders, and made his All Black debut in the same year. Now, after playing for six years in England, he is back in New Zealand for a holiday. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn catches up with Evans.
Rugby: Job done, Harvie steps down
Rugby: Job done, Harvie steps down
Otago Rugby Football Union chairman Doug Harvie has stood down from the position saying simply he has done the job he set out to do.
Rugby: Osborne in line for test call-up
Rugby: Osborne in line for test call-up
Highlanders winger Patrick Osborne has slipped quietly into All Black contention.
Rugby: Starting spot has to be earned: Barrett
Rugby: Starting spot has to be earned: Barrett
He is fast becoming a super-sub but Beauden Barrett is still itching to get the black No 10 on his back.
Punishment reduced
Punishment reduced
Clyde-Earnscleugh has had its punishment reduced, although not in a monetary sense, for fielding an ineligible player last month.
Rugby: Some problems for All Blacks but not in dire straits
Rugby: Some problems for All Blacks but not in dire straits
The All Black season gets under way tomorrow night at the fortress of Eden Park. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at five keys to the men in black having another unbeaten season.
Rugby: Not about a personal battle for Whitelock
Rugby: Not about a personal battle for Whitelock
Whatever or whoever England throws at him at Forsyth Barr Stadium this Saturday, Sam Whitelock is not going to be too bothered.
Rugby: Kaino shines in rusty AB display
Rugby: Kaino shines in rusty AB display
It was like he had never gone away.
Cricket: Dunedin gets ODIs but misses test
Cricket: Dunedin gets ODIs but misses test
The University Oval will host two one-day internationals in the lead-up to the World Cup next year but Dunedin has lost out to a test match to Christchurch.
Rugby: Boys must come away with more than a tan
Rugby: Boys must come away with more than a tan
Everyone likes visiting the sunshine state. In fact, any trip across the Tasman is usually a pleasant experience.
Rugby: Heartbreak for Highlanders
Rugby: Heartbreak for Highlanders
The Highlanders came back from the dead but lost in the second minute of extra time to the Reds at Brisbane last night.
Rugby: All Blacks physio living the dream
Rugby: All Blacks physio living the dream
He admits he probably has the best job in the country and is about to enter his 10th year in the role. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to Dunedin-based All Black physiotherapist Pete Gallagher.
Rugby: Other results go Highlanders' way
Rugby: Other results go Highlanders' way
The Highlanders might have lost on Friday night but they have actually ended up going up the competition ladder.