Jeff Cheshire

The gap between the bottom two and the top two has closed further in the Dunedin women's club competition.

When it comes to rugby there are few countries better to learn from than New Zealand.

The preparation is almost over and the real thing is in sight.

The next Ben Smith may very well be playing in the mud and puddles at Logan Park this week.

Three are gone but seven remain up for grabs.

The St Kilda Saints emerged with a hard-fought win over the Andy Bay Falcons on Saturday.

One more challenge faces the Southern Steel this year.

Hannah Matehaere is trading her blue and gold singlet for a black and white one this year.

It may seem a long way off but the plans for the Southern Steel’s title defence have already begun.

Sometimes it takes time to appreciate just how good a team really is.

With the ANZ Premiership trophy in the cabinet, Jeff Cheshire looks back at some stand-out moments from the Southern Steel’s unbeaten season.

Jhaniele Fowler-Reid has given nothing away about her future.

It was hard to believe Wendy Frew was in hospital having surgery just two weeks ago.

With the ANZ Premiership final just hours away, Jeff heshire looks at three ways the Southern Steel can beat the Central Pulse.

The Southern Steel will play the Central Pulse for the ANZ Premiership title.

The Otago Gold Rush has emerged from its WBC home double-header in Dunedin with a win and a loss.

The Mid City Magic was made to work to keep its unbeaten season alive on Saturday.