Steve Hepburn

Otago is hoping to nab a couple of key forwards back for some part of the domestic competition.

West Taieri journeyed south and found riches.

Otago's first race meeting in more than four months has been inundated with what every meeting needs — horses.

Sporting clubs in the South were granted more than $500,000 from the first resilience fund in order to stay afloat.

Sporting clubs in the South were granted more than $500,000 from the first resilience fund in order to stay afloat.

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger said his side's failure to put the foot on the pedal cost it against a big and powerful Blues side.

Upper Clutha scored a crucial win over Wakatipu in Wanaka on Saturday to all but ensure itself a home semifinal in the Central Otago club competition.

Too big, too strong and too clinical.

There will be a treat for all children at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow.

The Waikouaiti Racing Club is embracing moving to Wingatui, but there is some disappointment it will no longer be on its home course.

The Highlanders have talked plenty about Gordon Hunter this week and his importance to the game in the South.

Past Highlanders are in the South, but few of them are believed to be looking at putting the boots on.

New Otago Rugby Football Union life member Wayne Graham admits he had become disillusioned with the game and the amount of money which went into the professional side of the sport.

Players in the Mitre 10 Cup have taken a 20% pay cut, with the wage subsidy and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) relieving some financial pressure.

A Scottish side made it to Forsyth Barr Stadium after all — well, sort of.

Sanctions, including missing games, may hit some of the Highlanders caught up in a naughty weekend in Queenstown.

Former All Black Wayne Graham has been made a life member of the Otago Rugby Football Union.

There  will be plenty to celebrate at Island Park’s 50th anniversary festivities later this year.

Highlanders players caught up in an incident in Queenstown have slipped below what is expected of them and will face the consequences, the franchise says.