Steve Hepburn

Andrew Hore has signed for the Highlanders but winger Hosea Gear is only a 50-50 prospect of joining the franchise.

Hayden Parker had not yet started primary school when Tony Brown made his first-class debut for Otago.

Otago defender Kane Russell is swapping drains and sinks for sticks and pads as he contemplates a shift to Auckland next year.

We begin a series looking at the six teams visiting Dunedin during the Rugby World Cup. Today, Steve Hepburn profiles Romania.

Co-coach Andy Hunter says Otago has made progress this year but individuals are letting the side down.

Brain explosions, dumb plays, a rush of blood; whatever you call them, Otago must get rid of them to get better.

The Auckland Storm is an aptly named team. Playing with all the force of Hurricane Irene, the Aucklanders swamped the Otago Spirit at University Oval on Saturday, wining 86-5, after leading 41-0 at the break.

Daryl Shields has coached them all - from future All Blacks to someone just making up the numbers.

Otago halfback Sean Romans is just enjoying being on the paddock. In this rapid-fire ITM Cup competition, he is probably one player who does not want the season to end.

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. No 67: That penalty try (1995)

Former Otago B lock Justin Ives has made it into the Japan World Cup squad, overcoming an injury fear earlier this month, while Otago prop Halani Aulika has made the Tongan team.

There can be few quibbles with this team.

Let's say young Aaron is working hard at McDonald's, flipping his burgers well and putting just enough salt on the chips.

What is it with Otago and Tasman in Nelson? Last year, the two sides delivered an absolute shocker of a match which, somehow, Otago won.

A bold plan to go hard early paid off for Alexandra cyclist Sophie Williamson, who won a bronze medal in the points race at the world junior track cycling championships in Moscow yesterday.

John Humphries has walked, watered and groomed probably every blade of grass at Chisholm Park.