The Chiefs have made it back to the final of the Super 15 despite many pundits predicting they would struggle. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at six reasons why the Chiefs are playing in the final tomorrow night.
John McGlashan College first XV second five-eighth Nemo Jent is tackled by Whitgift School winger Lartyea Laryea at the college yesterday.
Elle Harris (6, front) and Asher Stuart (6) control the ball on the end of their hockey sticks as part of the Small Sticks coaching programme at Balmacewen School yesterday.
The news Dunedin will host three Cricket World Cup games in 2015 is great for the sport and the city, Otago Cricket Association chief executive Ross Dykes says.
Four University of Otago players are just back from the Student Rugby League World Cup after being beaten in a nail-biter in the semifinal of the competition.
The Highlanders have cut their Ma'a Nonu connection and are in the market for an experienced first five-eighth.
Ma'a Nonu has played for three different teams in the past three years at Super 15 level. Where will he end up next? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn considers the All Black's options.
There are lies, damn lies and statistics.
The curtains will come down for many in Melbourne tonight.
The Highlanders' season is over - and with just three wins, it was one to forget. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks back at the season and identifies the (few) highs and the (too many to list) lows.
A couple of unknowns, a schoolboy and a player who has been all around the world highlight the Sassenachs team which takes on the Spartans in a pre-season match at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
Caversham threw away a two-goal lead and was bundled out of the Chatham Cup yesterday.
We all have them. Big weeks. But for Tom Jackson the next seven days are going to be huge.
A classical pre-season game was delivered at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.
A leading Otago rugby schools administrator says the Highlanders First XV competition was railroaded into existence, has little benefit for Otago representative sides, and he has clear evidence of poaching.
The chairman of the Highlanders First XV competition says all schools are keen for it to continue, although he admits buy-in from Otago schools was slow to start.
Taieri life member Bob Cunningham (72) crosses swords with Dunedin life member John Piper (70) over who is going to come out on top in the club final today. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn referees.
The Steel will make its first venture to Canberra next year in the ANZ Championship.
Otago will name its ITM Cup squad next week but coach Tony Brown has confirmed Paul Grant will return as captain.
It was the same old story from the Highlanders last night. Brilliant one minute, terrible the next.
