Rugby: Forward catches coach's eye
Rugby: Forward catches coach's eye
Otago coach Steve Martin says No 8 Paul Grant must be pushing for higher honours, after the South Otago product had a stand-out game against Tasman on Saturday.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Kees of never say never as Meeuws eyes No 50
Rugby: Kees of never say never as Meeuws eyes No 50
A year ago, Kees Meeuws never thought he would bring up 50 games for Otago.
Rugby: Tasman semifinal hopes still alive
Rugby: Tasman semifinal hopes still alive
Tasman captain Andrew Goodman has not given up on his side making the semifinals of the Air New Zealand Cup, but it will have to break new territory if it wants to get there.
Rugby: Trio in doubt for Tasman match
Rugby: Trio in doubt for Tasman match
Otago's outside back resources are looking thin, with three players in doubt for Saturday's Air New Zealand Cup game against Tasman at Carisbrook.
Rugby: No slowing down for Thomson
Rugby: No slowing down for Thomson
Nine-plus months into the rugby season and Adam Thomson is showing no sign of slowing down; in fact, he is doing extra training sessions to keep his fitness up.
Rugby: Otago welcomes back Thomson at No 8
Rugby: Otago welcomes back Thomson at No 8
All Black loose forward Adam Thomson has been welcomed back into the Otago side and will pack down at No 8 against Taranaki in New Plymouth tomorrow night.
Rugby: Cowan rumoured to be staying put
Rugby: Cowan rumoured to be staying put
Highlanders captain Jimmy Cowan is believed to have pledged his loyalty to the southern franchise for another season, though there is no guarantee his team mate Jamie Mackintosh will do the same.
Rugby: Wales will complete the set for 'Brook
Rugby: Wales will complete the set for 'Brook
Carisbrook will host a test match against Wales next year and organisers are already planning for a sell-out.
Rugby: Otago fires up to give Bay plenty
Rugby: Otago fires up to give Bay plenty
Just what was needed. Otago bounced back from the disappointment of last weekend's loss to beat Bay of Plenty in an Air NZ Cup match at Carisbrook on Saturday night and restore some much-needed pride in the blue and gold jersey.
Rugby: Mistakes at crucial times costly
Rugby: Mistakes at crucial times costly
Cut out the silly little errors, and it will come. In a performance much better than last week, but unfortunately for Otago fans just not quite good enough, Otago slipped to a 35-20 loss to Waikato at Carisbrook on Saturday afternoon.
Rugby: Smith welcomes Dagg's decision
Rugby: Smith welcomes Dagg's decision
Ben Smith sees only good things in Israel Dagg coming back to the Highlanders, despite the Otago fullback showing how talented he is with a sublime performance against Waikato on Saturday.
Rugby: Problems in securing the ball hurt Otago
Rugby: Problems in securing the ball hurt Otago
Coach Steve Martin said problems securing the ball from kick-offs hurt Otago badly on Saturday.
Rugby: Otago centre relishing late call
Rugby: Otago centre relishing late call
The season may be going into its 10th month, but Otago centre Brett Mather is making up for lost time.
Yachting: Three Otago identities honoured by Yachting New Zealand
Yachting: Three Otago identities honoured by Yachting New Zealand
Three Otago yachtsmen have been given Yachting New Zealand honour awards.
Rugby: Teams balk at prospect of chop
Rugby: Teams balk at prospect of chop
The Air New Zealand Cup is nearing the play-offs but may also be heading for the courts. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the planned cull of four teams from the competition and discovers the national union is not winning a popularity contest.
Rugby: Otago line-up tried and true
Rugby: Otago line-up tried and true
No 8 Steven Setephano is recalled in the only change to the Otago side as coach Steve Martin keeps faith with his players for the match against Waikato at Carisbrook tomorrow.
Rugby: Bruce taking it on the chin
Rugby: Bruce taking it on the chin
For a guy who was not wanted in the south, Callum Bruce has coped pretty well with rejection.
Rugby: Otago trio in Ferns
Rugby: Otago trio in Ferns
Three Otago players are in line to play on one of the hallowed turfs of world rugby next month.
Rugby: Cowan to remain a Southern man
Rugby: Cowan to remain a Southern man
Highlanders captain Jimmy Cowan will play for the side next year.
Rugby: Latta keen to coach Otago
Rugby: Latta keen to coach Otago
Otago rugby stalwart Dave Latta admits he is "pretty keen" to coach Otago next season, but wants to wait and see what the structure of the new competition is.