Rugby: Otago left empty handed
Rugby: Otago left empty handed
Otago gave it a good shot, and with an ounce of luck could have turned over Canterbury in Christchurch on Saturday.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Scott shows size not so important
Rugby: Scott shows size not so important
She is a welterweight going up against some heavyweights but Rachel Scott is a prize-fighter on the rugby field.
Rugby: Strong Canterbury team to take on Otago
Rugby: Strong Canterbury team to take on Otago
Canterbury have named a powerful line-up to take on Otago in Christchurch tomorrow.
Rugby: Kavanagh seeks first XV revival
Rugby: Kavanagh seeks first XV revival
Kavanagh College is seeking to give its team a shot in the arm as it attempts to get back into the Highlanders First XV competition.
Rugby: Selection prompts step up
Rugby: Selection prompts step up
Willis Scott has taken a well-worn road to the Otago rugby team.
Rugby: Otago players impress so far
Rugby: Otago players impress so far
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph says he has been impressed by the performance of Otago players in the ITM Cup but the real test of their abilities will come when they face off against the top teams.
Rugby: Popoali'i likely to miss game
Rugby: Popoali'i likely to miss game
Buxton Popoali'i is continuing to struggle with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to play against Canterbury this Saturday.
Rugby: Ellison signs with Melbourne Rebels
Rugby: Ellison signs with Melbourne Rebels
New Zealand's loss - in particular, the Highlanders' loss - has become Australia's gain.
Rugby: OBHS defeated but not disgraced
Rugby: OBHS defeated but not disgraced
Otago Boys' High School fired its best shot but could not match a talented and confident St Kentigern College in the national schools semifinal in Rotorua on Saturday.
Rugby: Spirit plays its own game to secure win
Rugby: Spirit plays its own game to secure win
A gutsy defensive display and some nice touches combined to give the Otago Spirit side a winning start to the season.
Rugby: Blue and gold well runs dry
Rugby: Blue and gold well runs dry
Otago went to the well last night, and by halftime it was well and truly empty.
Rugby: Otago thumped 49-16 by Tasman
Rugby: Otago thumped 49-16 by Tasman
Tasman ran away from Otago in the second half to easily win their ITM Cup match in Nelson tonight.
Rugby: Spirit is willing but the knees ...
Rugby: Spirit is willing but the knees ...
Lucy Anderson has been in try-scoring form this season, albeit with a pair of knees more suited to a person twice her age.
Rugby: OBHS facing ultimate challenge taking on world schools champion
Rugby: OBHS facing ultimate challenge taking on world schools champion
Otago Boys' High School knows it will be up against it in today's First XV top four match but coach Ryan Martin insists the team has nothing to fear when it plays St Kentigern College in Rotorua.
Rugby: Popoali'i 'better off' at fullback
Rugby: Popoali'i 'better off' at fullback
Buxton Popoali'i is relishing a chance to start at fullback tonight but, in truth, he would love to wear the No10 jersey.
Rugby: OBHS formidable four leading from the front
Rugby: OBHS formidable four leading from the front
You just do not turn these boys round at halftime.
Rugby: Seven changes to Otago side to take on Tasman
Rugby: Seven changes to Otago side to take on Tasman
Otago has rung the changes in its team to take on Tasman in Nelson on Friday night.
Rugby: Not as many stars but more depth for Otago Spirit
Rugby: Not as many stars but more depth for Otago Spirit
The Otago Spirit women's team will start the national provincial competition this Saturday without many of its stars from last year but is hoping greater playing depth and improved fitness levels will help the side.
Rugby: Otago slogs but prized shield goes
Rugby: Otago slogs but prized shield goes
This was an epic. The only problem was - and it was a major problem for Otago and its supporters - its ending was more Dead Man Walking than Chariots of Fire.
Rugby: Focus entirely on first defence
Rugby: Focus entirely on first defence
Otago - the province that is - has been in celebration mode for most of the week.