North Otago scrum dominant
North Otago scrum dominant
Riding on the back of a dominant scrum, North Otago beat Wairarapa-Bush 25-11 at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.
Steve Hepburn
Otago prevails in intense shield battle
Otago prevails in intense shield battle
Who said the Mitre 10 Cup lacked intensity?
Hemopo looks ahead to Japan venture
Hemopo looks ahead to Japan venture
Highlanders lock Jackson Hemopo says he is disappointed to miss All Black selection but he is moving on to his next chapter.
Bower credits hard work for rise
Bower credits hard work for rise
In some ways it has been a swift rise for George Bower.
Few weaknesses in AB squad
Few weaknesses in AB squad
The test of a well-selected team is whether there was anyone who was clearly lucky.
Relieved ordeal in hospital over
Relieved ordeal in hospital over
It was not the 21st birthday celebration Ricky Jackson had been hoping for.
Choices made, time for action
Choices made, time for action
The debate is over. The names have been inked in - now fly to Japan, win seven games and bring back the silverware.
Finally - squad talking points clarified today
Finally - squad talking points clarified today
The 31 men who will head to Japan for the All Blacks will be announced at noon today. It all looks fairly predictable but there is always something odd thrown up.
Shield lifts challenger but also helps defender
Shield lifts challenger but also helps defender
Manawatu coach Peter Russell has fond memories of Dunedin and he hopes to add to them on Friday night.
First-class debuts for Otago refs
First-class debuts for Otago refs
Two Otago referees have made the next step up the ladder, making their debuts at first-class level last weekend.
Selection of hooker, props seems clear-cut
Selection of hooker, props seems clear-cut
As All Black management gets ready to name the World Cup squad tomorrow, rugby writer Steve Hepburn, in the last of the series, takes a look at the front-row contenders.
Squire poised for Cup squad
Squire poised for Cup squad
Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire might have missed more games than he has played since the last World Cup but it looks as though he will be welcomed back into the All Blacks with open arms.
Fairweather thrilled with world champs gold
Fairweather thrilled with world champs gold
Top of the world - and seeing off the best the Aussies could throw at her, too.
Fairweather claims gold at junior champs in Hungary
Fairweather claims gold at junior champs in Hungary
Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has won gold at the world junior swimming championships in Hungary.
Carter doing what he loves
Carter doing what he loves
Dan Carter was the man of the moment the last time the All Blacks ventured to the World Cup. Now his life and times are the subject of a new film and he talked with Steve Hepburn.
Mealamu spreading positive word
Mealamu spreading positive word
Keven Mealamu might have given the game up four years ago but he is still spreading the word about the positives of the oval-ball code.
Lock selection not completely clear-cut
Lock selection not completely clear-cut
The second row has never been lacking firepower in the black jersey.
Everest conquered - or is that premature?
Everest conquered - or is that premature?
Rugby writer Steve Hepburn has been trying to secure coverage of the Rugby World Cup. Hepburn, who is a technology dope, has bought a subscription through Spark Sport....
Highlanders to lose new signing to ABs Sevens campaign
Highlanders to lose new signing to ABs Sevens campaign
New Highlanders signing Scott Gregory will make a fleeting appearance for the side next season.
Otago's comeback too little, too late
Otago's comeback too little, too late
It came home like a steam train but left the station way too late.