Rugby: Enjoying their footy key to win
Rugby: Enjoying their footy key to win
Getting out and playing with enjoyment was the key to the Highlanders win last night, coach Jamie Joseph believes.
Steve Hepburn
Into 'Valley of Death' strides Dunedin man
Into 'Valley of Death' strides Dunedin man
Everyone is looking for some heat come July. But Glenn Sutton is probably taking that to the extreme.
Rugby: Plenty of questions to answer before privatisation
Rugby: Plenty of questions to answer before privatisation
The Highlanders are slowly being nudged towards granting a licence to a private operator to run the franchise. But there is plenty of water to flow under the bridge. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn asks some questions and attempts some answers.
Rugby: Talented referee O'Brien to make Super 15 debut
Rugby: Talented referee O'Brien to make Super 15 debut
Just over a decade ago, Matt O'Brien was wearing a light blue jersey, running around the club fields of Dunedin.
Hopes for sellout Kiwis test in Dunedin
Hopes for sellout Kiwis test in Dunedin
The Kiwis are coming back to Dunedin - after 86 years - and it is hoped the test will be a sellout.
Touch: Kaikorai pupil makes Touch Blacks
Touch: Kaikorai pupil makes Touch Blacks
He is not yet able to drink a beer in a bar or vote, but he is one of the best players in one of the country's biggest sports.
Rugby: Highlanders do it the hard way against tenacious Rebels
Rugby: Highlanders do it the hard way against tenacious Rebels
They did it the hard way but the Highlanders got back into the winning circle at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.
Rugby: Joseph's coaching future uncertain
Rugby: Joseph's coaching future uncertain
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph will not be drawn on his future, although he says he is enjoying coaching his young team this year.
Rugby: Christie nailing his new career
Rugby: Christie nailing his new career
Shane Christie knows what it is like to be on the other side of the fence.
Football: Young Green Island star gets big break
Football: Young Green Island star gets big break
Jack Kirkwood is about to take a big step up in his football education.
Rugby: Curragh involved in privatising Highlanders
Rugby: Curragh involved in privatising Highlanders
The man deeply involved in saving Otago rugby from liquidation a couple of years ago is now helping privatise the Highlanders.
Rugby: Change attempt to keep teenagers involved
Rugby: Change attempt to keep teenagers involved
A decision to make it compulsory for schoolboy players to play at least half a game every week is an attempt to stop half the teenage rugby population walking away from the sport.
Rugby: Spence in wider training group
Rugby: Spence in wider training group
Otago outside back Jayden Spence has joined the Highlanders.
Rugby: Baker facing stint on sidelines after ruck incident
Rugby: Baker facing stint on sidelines after ruck incident
Highlanders outside back Kurt Baker is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines as the Highlanders prepare for a crunch game against the Bulls on Friday night.
Rugby: Balancing a seesaw season
Rugby: Balancing a seesaw season
Coaches talk about it. Players strive for it. In fact, we all look for it in life and sport.
Rugby: Harsh self-appraisal by 50-game veteran Smith
Rugby: Harsh self-appraisal by 50-game veteran Smith
Aaron Smith may have brought up 50 games in the Highlanders jersey last night and turned in an excellent performance, but he was far from over the moon about his efforts in his side's close win over the Rebels.
Rugby: Smith fronts up ahead of milestone match
Rugby: Smith fronts up ahead of milestone match
Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith will play his 50th game for the Highlanders tonight. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn puts 10 questions to him.
Rugby: Hooker back under wing of early mentor
Rugby: Hooker back under wing of early mentor
Life has come full circle for Ged Robinson.
Rugby: What's green got to do with it?
Rugby: What's green got to do with it?
It has been around since 2011 and depending on those you talk to, it is a non-event, a disgrace or a brave new addition to a fledging brand. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the Highlanders' green jersey, and whether it is a poisoned chalice.
League: Former OBHS No 8 joins Warriors
League: Former OBHS No 8 joins Warriors
From rampaging around schoolboy rugby, Tui Katoa has moved his attention to the league fields of Auckland and signed a one-year contract with the Warriors.