Like a comfy pair of cleats
Like a comfy pair of cleats
Nit-picking is the only option when reviewing the latest edition of a sports game seemingly five minutes after the last one came out.
Hayden Meikle
Morton keen to get going on team’s rebuild
Morton keen to get going on team’s rebuild
Southern United captain Rose Morton is missing some of her great mates this season.
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Class of 2013: Where are they now?
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Class of 2013: Where are they now?
Our former Fast Lane series highlighted some of the rising stars of Otago sport. Ten years on, sports editor Hayden Meikle looks at what became of the kids from 2013.
Captain steers NZ Schools team to big win against Australia U18
Captain steers NZ Schools team to big win against Australia U18
Outstanding captain Oli Mathis dragged the New Zealand Schools team out of a funk and inspired them to a 34-3 demolition of Australia under-18 in Canberra yesterday.
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Brother’s memory gives Dickson strength
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Brother’s memory gives Dickson strength
It has been the toughest year of Josh Dickson’s life.
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Butcher earns Paris spot but it’s not necessarily his
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Butcher earns Paris spot but it’s not necessarily his
Finn Butcher is nearly ready to say "bonjour" to his ultimate dream.
Masters lead way as Otago 2nd overall
Masters lead way as Otago 2nd overall
There were plenty of cool efforts by Otago rowers at the South Island interprovincial regatta at Lake Ruataniwha at the weekend.
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Effort in loss gives coach confidence
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Effort in loss gives coach confidence
Southern United coach Kris Ridley knows there is not much time for his team to get whipped into shape.
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Southern undone by individual brilliance
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Southern undone by individual brilliance
If this is the benchmark, Southern United are not far away.
Whalers laid waste to by vigorous Vulcans
Whalers laid waste to by vigorous Vulcans
Veteran commentator Glen Larmer referred to the Otago Whalers as the "Cinderella story" of the New Zealand Rugby League season.
Cruden pours on pain to bury Otago's playoff hopes
Cruden pours on pain to bury Otago's playoff hopes
Otago's faint playoff hopes have been extinguished in brutal fashion.
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The Meikle technique: bet against my predictions
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The Meikle technique: bet against my predictions
ODT's sports editor Hayden Meikle gives the last word on all that happened on and off the pitch this week.
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Saunders drawn back into rugby, guiding game in Southland
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Saunders drawn back into rugby, guiding game in Southland
Matt Saunders is loving life back in rugby circles after spells as a horse trainer and supermarket owner. The Rugby Southland director of rugby has plenty on his plate as the Stags battle to...
Top honour for Bagrie-Howley
Top honour for Bagrie-Howley
Gore bowler Sheldon Bagrie-Howley has added another accolade to the best year of his career.
Gilmour back with McLaren, recovering from crash
Gilmour back with McLaren, recovering from crash
Dunedin rally star Emma Gilmour is recovering from a broken rib and concussion after a high-speed crash in Italy.
Southland better for much of game but slip to another loss
Southland better for much of game but slip to another loss
If only rugby games lasted for just 50 minutes.
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Scheduling leaves much to be desired
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Scheduling leaves much to be desired
By the time you read this column — EVERY LAST WORD — the All Blacks will have wiped the floor with plucky but out-gunned Namibia.
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Faith placed in winning squad
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Faith placed in winning squad
Do not change a winning formula.
Hope for ‘strong end’ to season
Hope for ‘strong end’ to season
Dunedin rally driver Emma Gilmour hopes to see the McLaren colours on the podium in Italy this weekend.
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'Bloody tremendous': Life members enjoy shed time
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'Bloody tremendous': Life members enjoy shed time
They had a roaring good time at the annual Otago rugby clubs life members function at the weekend.