North Otago will get the first challenge for the Ranfurly Shield next year, but it will probably not be until the new year before it is known whether Otago will get a crack at the elusive log o' wood.
They are a rare sight these days - Pakistan fans able to watch test cricket live.
Despite suffering outright losses in its first two games, Otago coach Mike Hesson feels his side is making progress and wants to continue that upward swing against Central Districts starting today in Napier.
The decision review system has undergone two changes, which third umpire Rudi Koertzen says will be warmly welcomed by umpires in the middle.
More than 100 young golfers descended on St Clair Golf course yesterday to try their hand with a club and ball.
Dunedin club cricket changed to the franchise system over the weekend but the low scoring continued, with teams batting first failing to make a significant total.
He has not washed it, he has spilled beer on it and he is not denying he has slept in it.
Dunedin track cyclist Alison Shanks was pipped at the post in her first World Cup meet of the season in Melbourne on Thursday night and her Olympic destiny may be known within three weeks.
The opening of the $1.6 million Centre of Excellence redevelopment in Christchurch last week is part of the co-operative approach taken to sport in the South Island, Academy of Sport South Island chief executive Keryn Smith says.
The architect behind the All Whites' success is part of the team setting up a football academy for junior players in Queenstown.
Somewhere in Dunedin, someone is walking around with a prized possession from New Zealand football's golden night.
Brendon McCullum will play his first first-class game for Otago for nearly seven years, and also captain the side, as Otago looks to bounce back from a disappointing start in the Plunket Shield.
SPARC is spending a record $6.3 million to help win medals at future world tournaments but not one cent will be going to the team which just confirmed its place at the biggest sporting event in the world.
Runs were hard to come by in senior club cricket on Saturday as the ball dominated the bat.
Highlanders coach Glenn Moore admits next year is a critical one for the franchise but believes, after two years of building, he has the squad to take the next step.
Despite having a stand-out year for Southland, Highlanders rookie Robbie Robinson did not take his selection for the Super 14 side for granted.
Seven wins over the past two years. Well, seven victories must be the minimum goal for the Highlanders of 2010.
The Highlanders are due to be named tomorrow for the 2010 season. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at a possible squad in what is going to be the defining year for coach Glenn Moore.
The horse trading is now done and the Super 14 squads for next year are to be announced this morning.
Former South Canterbury halfback Barry Matthews has been appointed Highlanders assistant coach.
