Common sense bows to rules
Common sense bows to rules
Rules are rules and there was simply no consideration to go late and end the Plunket Shield game at the University of Otago Oval on Sunday.
Steve Hepburn
Flutey new Highlanders skills coach
Flutey new Highlanders skills coach
Former England and Hurricanes back Riki Flutey is the new Highlanders skills coach.
Shift from Queenstown lamented but no going back
Shift from Queenstown lamented but no going back
There may have been empty seats and zero atmosphere at the new tournament in Tauranga, but the horse had bolted in getting the sevens back to Queenstown.
Anstiss, MacLachlan both through
Anstiss, MacLachlan both through
Queenstown golfer Fraser MacLachlan has earned his professional spurs.
Otago women’s side eighth, men 10th at national championships
Otago women’s side eighth, men 10th at national championships
The Otago sides produced a mixed bag of performances at the national sevens tournament in Tauranga over the weekend.
Tough draw for Otago at national tournament
Tough draw for Otago at national tournament
Otago has been hit with a tough draw but is intending to try to slide past the opposition at the national sevens tournament in Tauranga today.
Who’s next for coaching role?
Who’s next for coaching role?
So Steve Hansen is heading to the exit door. That opens up a fair swag of contenders to take on the role. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at who is a chance, who is a fair bet and who is the...
Hansen to end All Blacks career after World Cup
Steve Hansen to end All Blacks career after World Cup
All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Will Hansen stay or go?
Will Hansen stay or go?
Steve Hansen is to announce his future today, and all indications point to him riding off into the sunset.
New players boost for Otago
New players boost for Otago
Otago has been boosted by the inclusion of top sevens player Alena Saili for the national tournament in Tauranga this weekend.
Smith's stint in France deserved
Smith's stint in France deserved
No-one can begrudge Ben Smith his decision to go to France.
Ferns' halfback named player of the year
Ferns' halfback named player of the year
History was made last night when Kendra Cocksedge was named New Zealand player of the year.
More Highlanders might choose to head overseas
More Highlanders might choose to head overseas
Ben Smith is the first Highlander to say he is leaving after next year. He will not be the last.
Time right to make the move: Smith
Time right to make the move, says Smith
It could not last forever.
Reduction to six clubs on the cards
Reduction to six clubs on the cards
A club rugby administrator says there could be just six clubs left in the Dunedin premier competition in a few years and overseas clubs are eyeing up local players.
Walsh to coach South Canty
Walsh to coach South Canty
North Otago will start its hunt for a new coach in the new year.
Hall wants more govt funds
Hall wants more govt funds
The New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is looking for a doubling in funds from central government.
Roxburgh reviving side
Roxburgh reviving side
Roxburgh rugby is heading south and is confident it will have the numbers to put a side on the paddock next year.
Many familiar names involved in Japan final
Many familiar names involved in Japan final
There will be southern connections, past and present, all over the park and in the stand when the Top Japan league final is played in Tokyo this weekend.
Lack of paid admin adds to club pressures: survey
Lack of paid admin adds to club pressures: survey
Amateur sport clubs are facing increasing time and membership pressures yet less than 15% of them have a paid administrator.