Rugby: Manu a keen starter
Rugby: Manu a keen starter
They talk about breaks, and the need for rotation and rest. Nasi Manu will have none of it.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Six changes for the Highlanders
Rugby: Six changes for the Highlanders
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has shuffled his troops to take on the Crusaders in Nelson on Saturday.
Rugby: Highlanders manager given endorsement
Rugby: Highlanders manager given endorsement
The chairman of the Highlanders has every confidence in general manager Roger Clark, despite a report which is highly critical of the organisation Clark used to run.
Sports facilities: Floodlights, makeover of pavilion for Logan Park
Sports facilities: Floodlights, makeover of pavilion for Logan Park
The lights are about to be turned on and the new rooms are not far away.
Caribbean job drawing Roulston back
Caribbean job drawing Roulston back
Murray Roulston has boots and has travelled - everywhere.
Games may be shown in 3D
Games may be shown in 3D
A giant 3D screen may be erected at the new Forsyth Barr Stadium to show the final four games at this year's World Cup.
Rugby: Allocating players balancing act
Rugby: Allocating players balancing act
The Otago Rugby Football Union says it has tried to balance club demands with player wishes in allocating players to clubs but it cannot order anyone to go anywhere.
Rugby: Few Hurricanes in contention for ABs
Rugby: Few Hurricanes in contention for ABs
Halfway through the Super 15 and it's time to see who is in the frame, who has slipped off the radar and who has bolted into consideration for the black jersey. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at a possible All Black XV.
Rugby: Team ethic impresses new Highlander
Rugby: Team ethic impresses new Highlander
When you go to Wesley College and you want to play rugby at the highest level there are big steps in which to follow.
Rugby: Carisbrook still in the running
Rugby: Carisbrook still in the running
A test against Fiji at Carisbrook is still a possibility but there are hurdles to overcome.
Rugby: Assurance given England will be based in South
Rugby: Assurance given England will be based in South
The English are still coming and will be in the South for three weeks.
Rugby: Highlanders first, then Soakai to Japan
Rugby: Highlanders first, then Soakai to Japan
Highlanders loose forward and Otago captain Alando Soakai has had a busy month. He got married and will play his 50th game for the franchise on Friday night.
Rugby: Otago adds flanker and midfielder to ranks
Rugby: Otago adds flanker and midfielder to ranks
Otago has signed a flanker and a midfield back to its playing ranks this season.
Rugby: Legendary goal kicker now lines up on green
Rugby: Legendary goal kicker now lines up on green
Even aged 90, former All Black Bob Scott cannot resist a good sporting challenge.
Rugby: Highlanders make hard work of win
Rugby: Highlanders make hard work of win
Close, and they got the cigar, but it should have been a lot easier.
Rugby: Vainikolo signs with Connacht
Rugby: Vainikolo signs with Connacht
Otago winger Fetu'u Vainikolo is the latest Otago player to head offshore.
Rugby: 'Grumpy' Joseph still satisfied with team's hectic victory
Rugby: 'Grumpy' Joseph still satisfied with team's hectic victory
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph admitted he was disappointed with the performance of his side but said to be grumpy and still win has to be good.
Rugby: Schwalger out to do best for Highlanders
Rugby: Schwalger out to do best for Highlanders
A dislocated shoulder is not getting in the way of hooker Mahonri Schwalger's second stint in the Highlanders.
Highlanders descend on far-off fans
Highlanders descend on far-off fans
The Highlanders went up-country yesterday, searching for some of their more distant supporters.
Cricket: Wagner's five-wicket feat stands by itself
Cricket: Wagner's five-wicket feat stands by itself
It seems Neil Wagner can really stand alone. Wagner, the Otago pace bowler, made history in Queenstown on Wednesday when he took five wickets in one over.