Alistair McMurran

New Zealand is a country of rivers, lakes and beaches - an ability to swim is essential.

University A sits in fourth place and needs to beat Dunedin tomorrow to consolidate its position for the playoffs.

Columba College held off a strong late attack by St Hilda's Collegiate School to win at the annual Kings Relays in Dunedin yesterday.

Midfield back Siua Ngalo scored three of St Kevin's 11 tries when Central Southland College was beaten 65-0 at Oamaru today.

Centre Seveci Nakailagi scored three of John McGlashan College's nine tries when Gore High School was beaten 56-12 in Dunedin on Saturday.

Taieri extended its lead at the top of the Dunedin premier rugby competition today when they scored seven tries to beat Dunedin 41-11 at Peter Johnstone Park.

It will be the beginning of a new era for Otago synchronised swimming when Megan Guest represents New Zealand at the Oceania championships in Auckland next week.

Defending champion Neale McLanachan (Leith) is tipped to retain his title when the eighth annual Otago Peninsula Challenge is held tomorrow.

The powerhouse King's High School front row of Sidney Fidow, Joe Cairns-Thomson and Himiona Wilson paved the way for an exciting 36-30 win over Waitaki Boys' High School in Dunedin yesterday.

Grace Mills' voice is silent. But her dedication to the Colours will be remembered at Montecillo tomorrow.

The powerhouse King's High School front row of Sidney Fidow, Joe Cairns-Thomson and Himiona Wilson paved the way for an exciting 36-30 win over Waitaki Boys' High School in Dunedin yesterday.

It was inevitable. As soon as Bradley Tarleton was coached by Raylene Bates for the shot put, it was certain he would soon be throwing the hammer as well.

Former Dunedin runner Anna Frost is still climbing - and descending - the hills with some speed.

It has been difficult.

It is a friendly rivalry.

The Southern backs were too speedy and skilled and ran rings around Pirates with a 10-try 65-8 win in Dunedin Premier rugby at Hancock Park today.