Alistair McMurran

Dunedin is capable of winning its 11th Dunedin premier rugby banner if it plays 80 minutes of rugby in the club final today.

It was Sam Anderson-Heather's second premier banner and it was sweeter than his first in 2009.

The four medals Drew Schievink won in Singapore will take pride of place on the display board at his home in Kaikorai.

Taieri and Dunedin live to fight another battle in the final of the Dunedin premier club championship next weekend.

Dunedin premier coach Ed Baker wants the big prize. He got it in 2009 and wants to taste the champagne again.

The Southern Stampede has been accused of using rough-house tactics in home games, but has pleaded it is just playing a physical style.

The expertise of the School of Physical Education was used by the Otago University women's eight to dominate the regattas in the heat of China this week.

Fullback Liam Edwards was the hero for Dunedin when he kicked a late penalty goal to give his team a narrow 36-33 win over University A in Dunedin premier club rugby today.

Retiring president Robbie Thomson has highlighted declining membership as a problem for Bowls Dunedin.

New Zealand skip Peter de Boer has set himself one goal this year - to qualify for the Winter Olympics in Russia.

Otago/Southern has come close but has never won the Challenge Shield in men's hockey. But that could change this year.

Former Olympian Martin Brill (Christchurch) could upset the young guns when the inaugural President's Cup competition is held in Dunedin this weekend.

Dunedin's Duane White has finally made his presence felt on the international bowls scene by beating former world singles champion Steve Glasson this week.

Leni Ma'iai was talented at volleyball when he lived in New Zealand. But his eyes were opened during his first year in the American college system.

The leaking roof at the Edgar Centre is still causing problems and could cause serious injuries to players in basketball and netball if it is not fixed.

Marty Kreft has every reason to feel happy - he's reduced his weight by more than 138kg in the past 17 months.

Hooker Sam Anderson-Heather was in top form and helped Dunedin win their 13th game in a row in Dunedin premier club rugby today.

Dunedin Thunder forward Connor Harrison has jumped to the top and is the leading goal-scorer in this year's national league.