Steve Hepburn

Waisake Naholo is off to play overseas. It would be fair to say he left with a whimper rather than a bang. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn wonders where and how it all went wrong over the past 12 months...

Otago should go into its Mitre 10 Cup semifinal against Hawke's Bay knowing what to expect.

In the end, the marriage which started in 1996 could not be broken. In fact, neither party opened the door to any other suitor.

Otago coach Ben Herring is putting his side on the front foot and says he is confident it can go to Hawke's Bay next weekend and do the business.

It is a big match for Otago loose forward Dylan Nel on Sunday.

Otago has made plenty of changes as it looks ahead but there is one intriguing selection in its side to take on Northland tomorrow.

Departing Southland coach Dave Hewett believes Southland has turned the corner but everyone has to go in the right direction if the union is to progress.

The memories will be flowing this weekend as the KETOB hockey club celebrates its centenary.

North Otago ventures to Ruatoria to take on East Coast tomorrow in a vital match for the visiting team.

Canterbury fullback Josh McKay is making a real play to fill the shoes of the Highlanders co-captain.

The world loves a trier.

Southland will close the book on its 2019 season tonight but coach Dave Hewett thinks plenty of positives have come out of it.

The bat and oval ball are coming together in a session at the end of the month as the two codes look at challenges facing their games at a club level.

Southland coach Dave Hewett says provincial sides are always going to struggle against seasoned battle-hardened fully professional teams and people have to realise that.

Wanaka athlete Braden Currie is just days away from lining up in the toughest race in what he has described with its deepest ever field.

Has Ben Smith played his last game in the All Black jersey?

The Ranfurly Shield has departed but its stay helped shine light on the game in the province even if it did not boost the bank balance of the Otago union.

The Highlanders will take on the Crusaders in Wanaka early next year.