Richards thrilled to be able to go full circle
Richards thrilled to be able to go full circle
There was a time when Brittany Richards was as familiar a figure on court as anyone at the Edgar Centre.
Jeff Cheshire
Departure sealed Uni club’s fate
Departure sealed Uni club’s fate
A late off-field departure ended up sealing Otago University’s fate for next season.
Southern’s dominance reflected in team of the season
Southern’s dominance reflected in team of the season
Southern United’s dominance this season has been further reflected on a national stage.
University ‘gutted’ to lose league spot
University ‘gutted’ to lose league spot
Otago University players have been left "gutted" by their team’s dismissal from the Southern Football League.
Global achievement from home
Global achievement from home
The family farm in Lawrence was probably not where Kylie Lyders envisaged celebrating her biggest success on the global stage.
Province’s athletes, teams brighten difficult 2021
Province’s athletes, teams brighten difficult 2021
It has been another rough year for sport, as Covid-19’s impact has continued to cancel and restrict events. Otago has still had its share of success. Jeff Cheshire looks at the province’s highest achievers of 2021.
Accolade ‘more of a team award’
Accolade ‘more of a team award’, says Heller
Greg Heller exhibits many of the traits the most committed volunteers often show.
Dunstan, Oamaru clubs prominent
Dunstan, Oamaru clubs prominent
Dunstan Arm and Oamaru got their seasons off to strong starts at the weekend.
Hard work behind Southern United’s success
Hard work behind Southern United’s success
There was not a lot to suggest this year would be any different.
Taieri beats rain to skittle Valley
Taieri beats rain to skittle Valley
The rain may have ended up being just as threatening as North East Valley on Saturday.
Top display earns Southern title
Top display earns Southern title
The signs were promising as Southern United’s fifth goal hit the back of the net.
Winning seemed beyond reach
Winning seemed beyond reach
There was a time when today’s scenario seemed improbable to Chelsea Whittaker.
Otago tips up strong Canty side
Otago tips up strong Canty side
A furious rally on the final nine holes has given Otago a momentous upset.
Smaill convinced Southern United capable of securing title
Smaill convinced Southern United capable of securing title
Graeme Smaill has four keys for Southern United on Saturday.
Opportunity too good to pass up
Opportunity too good to pass up
A 22-year-old would be considered an up-and-comer in most sporting contests.
Peeters outstanding in virtual throws contest
Peeters outstanding in virtual throws contest
Former Otago javelin thrower Tori Peeters has unleashed the best throw of all time on New Zealand soil.
Otago starts in style to end 28-year drought in Jefferies Cup
Otago starts in style to end 28-year drought in Jefferies Cup
Otago had waited 28 years to end its Jefferies Cup drought.
Muir, Ioane claim Otago’s main awards
Muir, Ioane claim Otago’s main awards
Greer Muir and Josh Ioane have scooped Otago rugby’s top awards.
New trio give team fresh feel
New trio give team fresh feel
There was a more familiar feel as the Southern Steel reassembled this year.
Pitch prepared for Fifa Women’s World Cup
Pitch prepared for Fifa Women’s World Cup
Pitch preparations are already under way for the footballing world’s descent on Dunedin.