Alistair McMurran

It was a thriller. A last second try to flanker Mika Mafi gave Green Island its first win of the season at Montecillo today.

Otago rowing could be at the beginning of a golden era if the selection of 12 competitors from the province in New Zealand crews is any indication.

Home-grown players will be keen to make a point when the third annual Kiwis v Imports match is played at the Dunedin Ice Stadium tomorrow night.

It was a forerunner to ping pong diplomacy and Dunedin's Bryan Foster played his part in bringing China into the modern world.

Promising Otago runner Rebekah Greene (Hill City-University) confirmed her place at the World University Games when she completed a double-header on Sunday.

Joe Beamish held his nerve on the final lap to help John McGlashan College win its third successive senior boys title in the annual Caversham road relays yesterday.

Canoe Racing New Zealand needs to employ more coaches if it is to capitalise on Lisa Carrington's gold medal at the London Olympics.

King's High School started the Highlanders First XV competition in style with a comfortable 27-15 win over John McGlashan College in Dunedin on Saturday.

Taieri played carnival rugby when it scored 13 tries to trounce Alhambra-Union 77-5 in Dunedin club rugby at the North Ground today.

It was not really a surprise when Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond won the supreme award at the Otago Sports Awards at the Dunedin Town Hall last night.