Alhambra-Union is trying to build a dynasty, Taieri is back, University B is gone and there is an unusually high number of transfers to digest. Rugby writers Steve Hepburn and Alistair McMurran preview the Dunedin premier club season.
If ever there was a time for the Highlanders to deliver a top-class performance it is tonight.
Paddy Stewart has resigned as coach of the Harbour premier side after an altercation with his assistant.
Big prop Jamie Mackintosh makes a return to the starting side, as does lock Hayden Triggs, as the Highlanders look to impose themselves against the Bulls in Palmerston North tomorrow night.
The Highlanders finally got their attack going in the second half to convincingly beat a fading Cheetahs side at Carisbrook on Saturday night.
Sean is one up on his brother. But now Kyle has his chance for revenge.
You can take Johnny out of Palmerston North but you can't take Palmerston North out of Johnny.
The Otago B squad has been handed a tough draw but is still aiming high for its upcoming season.
Manawatu rugby officials are confident of attracting a crowd of 10,000 for the "home" match between the Highlanders and Bulls and say Palmerston North people are getting behind the southerners.
As a player, Paul Miller is straight and direct. It is the same when he talks about why he plies is trade in Japan.
Warriors inside back Michael Witt may be heading to Otago to play rugby although the national union is the key to any deal being reached.
Glen Horton, who turns 26 next month, played 45 games for Otago, and has signed for the Stags on a two-year contract, which is said to be incentive- driven.
These Cheetahs do not like the cold.
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske said in all honesty his side is looking forward to going home but desperately wants to bag a win tonight.
Last year's stand-out winger Fetu'u Vainikolo has been dropped but the Highlanders welcome back big prop Jamie Mackintosh to face the Cheetahs at Carisbrook tomorrow.
The All Blacks will open the Rugby World Cup against Tonga at Eden Park on a Friday night and the final of the tournament will kick off on a Sunday at 9pm.
Civic and tourism leaders are heralding the Rugby World Cup draw as a boon for the region.
Highlanders flanker Tim Boys is in the middle of the battle in the most contentious area in rugby.
The Southern Steel will play two games in Dunedin on Saturday as the team continues preparations for the ANZ Championship.
Countries were simply positioning themselves, says Highlanders chief executive Richard Reid, after the latest fallout over the future of the Super rugby competition.
