Steve Hepburn

He could do with a sleep and admits the preparation is far from ideal, but Ryan Fox is still wanting to make an impact at this year's New Zealand Open.

Michael Campbell admits he will be nervous when he hits off at the first tee today.

The defending champion is not walking in the same tracks as last year but has good form on his side.

The greens are mowed, the flags are set - now all that is needed is some decent weather.

You are never too old to be the top dog.

Twelve former champions who have held the Brodie Breeze Trophy 19 times between them, will take part in the 100th New Zealand Open in Queenstown starting tomorrow.

The Otago Rugby Football Union is reviewing its structure over junior player development but there appears to be little future for long-running weight-grade tournaments.

He has his feet up, but former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy still has that competitive drive.

The golf will actually start today at the New Zealand Open, but it may be an event no-one will want to win.

Canterbury players dominated the South Island strokeplay championships at St Clair Golf Club over the weekend.

Southern United went ahead early but the wheels fell off and the side was lucky to come away with a 2-2 draw against the Wellington Phoenix Reserves at Sunnyvale yesterday.

The Highlanders are on the road for the next two weeks and will be hoping All Black loose forward Liam Squire can finally get on the park.

Southern United has only pride left to play for in the final three games of the season but that will not stop it looking to continue on a good run.

The Highlanders seemed to have to win last night's game against the Reds about three times, coach Aaron Mauger said last night.

Phew, that was close. The Highlanders got home - just.

Is cheerleading a sport?

Giorgio Accorsi has 38,000 reasons to smile.

The Arrowtown Rugby Football Club will celebrate 30 years of a second coming at Easter.

The Highlanders have beaten the Reds 36-31 in a thrilling match at Forsyth Barr Stadium.