Adrian Seconi

Otago Cricket surplus surpasses initial expectations

Otago Cricket surplus surpasses initial expectations

The Otago Cricket Association (OCA) edged ahead of predictions and reported a slightly larger surplus than expected at its general meeting last night.

Five new OCA life members named

Five new OCA life members named

You get a snazzy certificate, a fancy pin and treated like royalty.

Moata'ane's hard work paying off

Otago midfielder Kilisitina Moata'ane catches the ball during a training session at Logan Park...

Moata'ane's hard work paying off

Otago midfielder Kilisitina Moata'ane almost gave up on her dream to play international rugby.

Duffy helps Otago back into game

Jacob Duffy claimed a career-best seven for 89 to help his side wrestle back some momentum in Wellington.

Kiwis out to even the score

Southland's Robert Dowling is hoping he can help New Zealand emerge ''top of the chops'' in Europe early next month.

New look to Otago squad to open season in Wellington

New look to Otago squad to open season in Wellington

Otago will put out plenty of new faces when it takes on Wellington at the Basin Reserve today as the first-class season gets under way for another year.

Spirit crushes Tasman to reach final

Tasman blindside flanker Tamara Silsock tries to drag down Otago second five-eighth Teilah...

Spirit crushes Tasman to reach final

Otago has secured a home venue for the Championship final with a flawless effort in the semifinal against Tasman in Dunedin on Saturday.

Otago fall short in extra-time epic

Otago fullback Michael Collins had a barnstorming first-half, crossing the line twice. Photo:...

Otago fall short in extra-time epic

One hundred minutes of rugby. One hundred minutes of drama.

Spirit thump Tasman to reach final

The Otago Spirit will host Hawke's Bay in the Championship final after it dispatched Tasman 64-10 at Forsyth Barr Stadium today.

Making cricket less accessible no way to inspire next generation

Making cricket less accessible no way to inspire next generation

Welcome to the future of live sport - you buy your ice cream in one store and the cone in another.

Foxcroft hoping to follow Wagner's path

New Otago signing Dean Foxcroft: ‘‘It was not an easy decision [to leave Central Districts]....

Foxcroft hoping to follow Wagner's path

The last player to arrive in Dunedin from Pretoria turned out to be rather handy. New Otago recruit Dean Foxcroft talks to cricket writer Adrian Seconi.

Talented young flanker steps up

Otago Spirit loose forward Bree Thomas has a chuckle during a practice session earlier this week....

Talented young flanker steps up

Otago Spirit rookie Bree Thomas is excited but nervous heading into the semifinal against Tasman in Dunedin this afternoon.

Otago bounding ahead when it comes to NZ selection

Dunedin gymnasts (from left) Alyssa Shelton (17), Alex Livingstone (15) and Bridie Shelton (15)...

Otago bounding ahead when it comes to NZ selection

Dunedin Gymnastic Academy head coach Carmel Leslie reckons the region is "punching" above its weight.

Confidence in ability of Ferguson

Confidence in ability of Ferguson

The Otago Spirit will be missing Black Ferns midfielder Kilisitina Moata'ane for its Championship semifinal against Tasman in Dunedin tomorrow.

Forward making most of chance

North Otago loan player Charles Elton is expected to be a key figure for his adopted team in the...

Forward making most of chance

Charles Elton winces a little when you ask him about playing lock. The 26-year-old hates the utility tag even more.

New anti-doping initiative under way

New anti-doping initiative under way

Drug Free Sport New Zealand and Cycling New Zealand have joined forces to launch a new anti-doping initiative at the Oceania Track Championships, which got under way in Invercargill yesterday.