ORFU faces heavy loss
Otago rugby's dire financial situation will again be laid bare when it posts another significant loss, possibly more than $1 million, at its annual meeting next month.
Hayden Meikle
Setephano wants to make No 8 his own
Setephano wants to make No 8 his own
Steven Setephano loves his hog.
Warm welcome awaits squad
Warm welcome awaits squad
North otago rugby folk are preparing to open their arms to the Highlanders - and to one of their favourite sons.
Highlanders set to face each other
Highlanders set to face each other
A handful of spicy individual clashes will highlight the Highlanders internal trial at Weston Oval near Oamaru tomorrow.
No pressure from RWC over stadium completion date
No pressure from RWC over stadium completion date
Rugby World Cup 2011 boss Martin Snedden says he is ‘‘comfortable'' with the length of time it is taking to investigate the building of a new stadium in Dunedin, and will not speculate on the city's involvement with the tournament.
Highlanders want solid work-out as Super 14 looms
Highlanders want solid work-out as Super 14 looms
Pre-season is a time of phoney war but today's game against the Blues will offer an invaluable gauge on just how far the Highlanders have come in their pursuit of Super 14 improvement.
Some consolation amid pre-season injury blues
Some consolation amid pre-season injury blues
Craig Newby, Hoani MacDonald and Aaron Bancroft will be missing when the Highlanders play the Reds on Friday night but Steven Setephano and James Wilson are rated possible starters.
New-look team has plenty to prove
New-look team has plenty to prove
It is a horrible cliche in sport but 2008 represents the very definition of a fresh start for the Highlanders.
Big expectations rest lightly on broad shoulders
Big expectations rest lightly on broad shoulders
Southland's next All Black. Future All Black captain. The next big thing. They are big expectations. But Jamie Mackintosh is a big boy with big dreams, and he has been handling the spotlight with aplomb since it first fell on his ample frame when he was wearing a Southland Boys High School 1st XV jersey.
Northern neighbours shape as contenders
Northern neighbours shape as contenders
Call it the resumption of normal service. There is no reconditioning plan to disrupt the New Zealand teams in the Super 14 and it seems highly likely the trophy could return to these shores as a result.
Sharks and Bulls only real threats out of Africa
Sharks and Bulls only real threats out of Africa
It was certainly some sort of year. The Bulls shucked off the memories of their horrible early days in the Super 12 by winning an all-South African final against the Sharks, and the Springboks romped to a second World Cup title in France without having to play the All Blacks, the Wallabies or the host nation.
New laws in town - get to know your ELVs
New laws in town - get to know your ELVs
Elves are light-footed, pointy-eared creatures who live in mystical lands and prance delicately through the trees. ELVs are slightly more complicated and may have a massive impact on the once-simple game of rugby.
Moore calls for commitment in build-up to Reds game
Moore calls for commitment in build-up to Reds game
Get excited and be prepared to fight for the jersey - those are coach Glenn Moore's final messages to his players as they prepare to begin their Super 14 season with a game against the Reds in Brisbane tonight.
Young shoulders to fill a big jersey
Young shoulders to fill a big jersey
Some rugby players, especially those in the more visible positions, quickly find themselves with a label on their backs.
Highlanders let a second close one slip
Highlanders let a second close one slip
There is now no question the Highlanders are a side of promise, but that can only get you so far in the Super 14.
Highlanders pin hopes on exciting Vainikolo
Highlanders pin hopes on exciting Vainikolo
He is the new Volcano and the Highlanders hope he will erupt this weekend to help the side record its first win of the season.
Early return on cards for injured winger
Early return on cards for injured winger
Highlanders winger Lucky Mulipola might not be so unlucky after all.
Kingdom worth the flight
Kingdom worth the flight
Don't believe everything you read about a game. Despite what the gaming scribes say, this ain't no dud.
Console warriors: Gears of War 2 and Lego Indiana Jones
Console warriors: Gears of War 2 and Lego Indiana Jones
Big news for GOW fans Microsoft has unveiled its full 2008 line-up at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco and confirmed Gears of War 2 will launch exclusively on the Xbox 360 in...
Driving game raises bar
Driving game raises bar
Need room to zoom? Then this could be the driving game for you.