Rugby: CEO Reid confident of franchise
Rugby: CEO Reid confident of franchise
The Highlanders should have a new board in place in the next two to four weeks but chief executive Richard Reid says the franchise is not going anywhere soon.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Tasman true test for Otago
Rugby: Tasman true test for Otago
The easy matches have been negotiated. Now the serious examination begins.
Rugby: Meeuws back and answering the call
Rugby: Meeuws back and answering the call
Financial constraints in European rugby, a need for experience in the Otago engine room and a desire to come home have led Kees Meeuws back into Otago colours.
Rugby: Otago at close to full strength
Rugby: Otago at close to full strength
Otago will put out a near full-strength side in Nelson tomorrow as it starts to get serious against its first high-quality opponent of the pre-season.
Rugby: Signs promising as Shield challenge looms
Rugby: Signs promising as Shield challenge looms
Otago is ahead of where it was at the corresponding time last year, Otago assistant coach Bruce Carvell says.
BMX: Young rider making early jump on to world stage
BMX: Young rider making early jump on to world stage
Jordan Donaldson is starting off her international sporting career at a young age.
Boxing: Confident Cameron talking the talk
Boxing: Confident Cameron talking the talk
Inside eight rounds. That is Shane Cameron's prediction for his fight against David Tua in October.
Rugby: Meeuws may return
Rugby: Meeuws may return
Former Otago and All Black prop Kees Meeuws is believed to have had his contract with Welsh club Llanelli Scarlets terminated, and may be heading back to Dunedin.
Rugby: Wulf in doubt after training collision
Rugby: Wulf in doubt after training collision
A collision with Otago winger Karne Hesketh may have put All Black winger Rudi Wulf out of tomorrow night's test.
Rugby: NZ camp set sights to highest
Rugby: NZ camp set sights to highest
The chance for revenge has been dismissed. Many of the stars will be sitting on the sofa or in the stand. It is one of the greenest sides to wear the All Black jersey.
Rugby: Trial a success despite venue changes
Rugby: Trial a success despite venue changes
It took a while to warm to its task but the Otago trial yesterday at a University Oval ground threw up plenty of promise and showed enterprise is alive and well in the province.
Rugby: Break puts Thomson out for six weeks
Rugby: Break puts Thomson out for six weeks
All Blacks and Otago flanker Adam Thomson is out for six weeks after it was revealed he played most of Saturday night's test against France at Carisbrook with a broken bone in his hand.
Rugby: Green joins exodus, Bancroft may follow
Rugby: Green joins exodus, Bancroft may follow
Otago rugby is undergoing another period of upheaval following the resignations of its marketing manager, its academy manager and a long-serving board member.
Murdoch cap could go to club
Murdoch cap could go to club
All Black Keith Murdoch will not return to New Zealand to receive an All Black cap, his brother says, but the honour will be gratefully accepted by his former Dunedin club.
Cycling: Boost for all South in 2012 junior championships
Cycling: Boost for all South in 2012 junior championships
All of the South should get an economic benefit from the hosting of the world junior cycling championships in Invercargill in 2012 but the timing of the event means the velodrome at Mosgiel is unlikely to be used for preparation.
Rugby: Selection and rule changes open to question
Rugby: Selection and rule changes open to question
The French have left with a win and a loss, and that invites a few questions after the opening two tests of the All Black season.
Rugby: NORFU downplays sending off
Rugby: NORFU downplays sending off
Player behaviour has improved in North Otago despite a player being sent off in a match last Saturday, the union says.
Rugby: South Otago too good for Waitaki
Rugby: South Otago too good for Waitaki
High-flying Waitaki Boys was brought back to earth on Saturday, crashing to its first loss in the Highlanders First XV competition.
Rugby: More changes loom for domestic competition
Rugby: More changes loom for domestic competition
Otago Rugby Football Union chairman Ron Palenski says Otago should have no problems qualifying for a new 10-team premier domestic competition.
Rugby: 11 uncapped players in Otago squad
Rugby: 11 uncapped players in Otago squad
Two players from Lawrence, a halfback from Christchurch and a South African prop are features of the Otago squad named yesterday to prepare for the season.