Steve Hepburn

The talk was there but the execution was not.

He was probably always destined to be a referee on the touch field but is making quick strides to get to the top of his sport.

Now is the time for Josh Dickson to stand up.

Otago has signed more players for the Mitre 10 Cup season, welcoming back its captain and one of its form players from last year.

It is disappointing but not surprising cricket commentary on the radio appears to be gone, says a man who has commentated on the sport for more than 30 years.

As Ross Taylor brings up his 100th test, a former coach and captain of the national side says Taylor’s loss of the captaincy might have helped his career.

The judiciary, and rules in general, work in peculiar ways — for Sio Tomkinson anyway.

Highlanders halfback Kayne Hammington is a realist.

The Highlanders just knocked over one lengthy unbeaten home record.

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather continues to push through barriers and has swum under the Tokyo Olympics qualifying standard.

Win number one is on the board — and the Highlanders will gladly take it.

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger said it was a huge win recorded by his side over the Brumbies, and the result was a reflection of how tight the playing group was.

Taieri made it a hat trick of titles at the Spartans 10s event at Miller Park on Saturday.

A player who was flown to Christchurch after being seriously injured at the Spartans 10s rugby tournament at Miller Park on Saturday is making positive progress.

Otago Country came from well back to beat South Canterbury outright in a Hawke Cup contest in Timaru over the weekend.

There are some big shoes to fill — just do not tell Josh McKay.

As the Highlanders get ready to face the Brumbies in front of three men and a dog in Canberra tonight, rugby writer Steve Hepburn wonders what the future holds for Super Rugby. If it is all over,...

There will be plenty of swimming, cycling and running in Wanaka this weekend.

Four players from Otago have made the cut for the New Zealand under-20 side although one of them will not have a chance of wearing the black jersey — yet.

The Highlanders will have taken a while to get there but they know what to expect when they arrive.