Higher duties force changes on Otago
Higher duties force changes on Otago
The Otago Volts have been forced into making some changes to their side to take on Northern Districts today.
Steve Hepburn
Fridays key in Highlanders’ 2021 calendar
Fridays key in Highlanders’ 2021 calendar
The Highlanders will be Friday night specialists next year.
Smith favoured for top award
Smith favoured for top award
All Blacks and Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith looms as the hot favourite for the big prize at the New Zealand rugby awards.
Swimmer aiming to complete Hawea-Wanaka double
Swimmer aiming to complete Hawea-Wanaka double
Meg McLaughlan is going to do something not many teenagers undertake between Christmas and New Year. A lot of exercise and some back-breaking work.
Rewards on and off field for Millar
Rewards on and off field for Millar
Craig Millar captained Otago and also played for the Highlanders. But Japan is now his home and the 30-year-old prop is making the most of his time in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Pirates aiming for premier return
Pirates aiming for premier return
The Pirates club is making attempts to get a team back in the premier club competition.
Highlanders confirm game in Alexandra
Highlanders confirm game in Alexandra
The Highlanders are heading back to Alexandra.
Central Otago club preparing for bumper day
Central Otago club preparing for bumper day
It's been a stinker of a year. So what better way to start 2021 than get along to a course five minutes outside Omakau, place some bets and have some fun.
Club’s loss for dire season only $130,000, chairman says
Club’s loss for dire season only $130,000, chairman says
Forbury Park Trotting Club has racked up a loss of more than $130,000 but it has been described as a miracle it was was not more.
Murley awarded VNZ life membership
Murley awarded VNZ life membership
It was not a straightforward introduction to the sport and even when Jock Murley was accorded one of its highest honours, things did not all run smoothly.
Upsurge in numbers for many clubs
Upsurge in numbers for many clubs
Some clubs are booming while others are feeling the pinch but they all have one thing in common — no-one saw it coming.
Women playing and staying — Duncan
Women playing and staying — Duncan
As people flock to golf so, too, do the females.
Two key bowlers unavailable to play Auckland
Two key bowlers unavailable to play Auckland
The Otago Volts will be without the services of two key players when they take on Auckland in the City of Sails today.
Nobody better than Smith right across the park
Nobody better than Smith right across the park
Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the high and the lows of a domestic rugby season which has never taken place before and hopefully never will again.
Nareki, Koroi, Ioane chased but stick with Otago
Nareki, Koroi, Ioane chased but stick with Otago
Three of Otago’s most exciting players have re-signed with the union for next season.
Win in final game consolation for Otago
Win in final game consolation for Otago
The Otago teams at the South Island tournament in Christchurch battled hard but were exposed to what high-level softball is about.
Highlanders need more who can consistently perform
Highlanders need more who can consistently perform
The election is over and Jacinda and her mob are back in charge. The red landslide made sure they will govern alone.
Highlanders make up half Maori All Blacks’ forward pack
Highlanders make up half Maori All Blacks’ forward pack
Highlanders will make up half of the Maori All Blacks’ starting forward pack when the side takes on Moana Pasifika in Hamilton tomorrow.
Question over Blues’ inside backs
Question over Blues’ inside backs
The Blues look strong as do the Chiefs.
Two losses for Otago
Two losses for Otago
Otago came back down to earth with a thud yesterday at the national provincial championships in Auckland.