Football: Boyens on cloud nine, but reality around corner
Football: Boyens on cloud nine, but reality around corner
Andrew Boyens' future is a little unclear, but it will be a while before the smile leaves his face.
Hayden Meikle
Cricket: Bates blasts 160 to lead Sparks to win
Cricket: Bates blasts 160 to lead Sparks to win
Some days, Suzie Bates must just wake up and decide she is going to dominate.
Softball: Memorable win for Otago
Softball: Memorable win for Otago
They do not have the Jefferies Cup but the Otago softballers do have a special place in the province's history.
The Last Word: Skilled skulduggery
The Last Word: Skilled skulduggery
Tim Southee. Photo from Reuters.
In a way, I feel sorry for Andrew Hore.
No, no, bear with me.
There is no question the All Black hooker deserved a good-sized ban for his act of foul play in the test against Wales. No question.
Frustration is never an excuse for whacking a fellow rugby player in the head. What is?
Softball: Otago plans 'good crack' at champions
Softball: Otago plans 'good crack' at champions
They may be heading off to attend one of New Zealand sport's most predictable tournaments, but the Otago softballers hope to surprise this weekend.
Rowing: How Oamaru took on Australia and won
Rowing: How Oamaru took on Australia and won
Fifty years ago, North Otago sports fans could not believe their luck. First, the rugby team beat the touring Wallabies (we revisited that great day on September 4.) Three months later, a rowing team consisting of four Oamaru men won gold at the Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth. Exactly half a century later, Hayden Meikle helps the key figures reflect on the momentous achievement.
Softball: Scott stars as Cardinals turn tables on Dodgers
Softball: Scott stars as Cardinals turn tables on Dodgers
Lyall Scott produced the individual performance of the summer to help Cardinals to a morale-boosting win at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Racing: Dual delight for trainer and rider
Racing: Dual delight for trainer and rider
Wingatui trainer Steven Prince claimed a late double to leave Winton with a smile on his face yesterday.
The Last Word: The Enigma
The Last Word: The Enigma
How do you solve a problem like Adam Thomson?
Racing: Back-to-back wins for Myers in feature race
Racing: Back-to-back wins for Myers in feature race
Awapuni jockey Kelly Myers switched horses but kept her hands on the trophy in the feature race at Riccarton yesterday.
Racing: King Montrose rules in Stewards Stakes
Racing: King Montrose rules in Stewards Stakes
King Montrose showed a liking for home turf as he provided the upset in the Stewards Stakes at Riccarton yesterday.
Building loyal fans
Building loyal fans
Kurt Angle is a genuine legend of wrestling. The former Olympic gold medallist won every title going at WWE, and has won the lot at TNA. He talks to Hayden Meikle.
Softball: Tight finishes keep scorers, supporters on toes
Softball: Tight finishes keep scorers, supporters on toes
Another day, another three one-run thrillers in the Dunedin premier men's competition.
The last word: What a cynic...
The last word: What a cynic...
No chance. No. Chance. That was my feeling for years when the possibility of Dunedin hosting another Bledisloe Cup test was raised. Our stadium was too small and too old, and our city did...
Softball: Contrasting double victories for Saints and Cardinals
Softball: Contrasting double victories for Saints and Cardinals
There was an unusual feeling of symmetry about the premier men's competition at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Last Word: Fresh faces . . .
The Last Word: Fresh faces . . .
There is nothing worse in sport, if you really think about it, than boredom.
Gaming: 'Madagascar 3' and 'One Piece: Pirate Wars'
Gaming: 'Madagascar 3' and 'One Piece: Pirate Wars'
Hayden Meikle looks at a couple of offerings for younger gamers.
Softball: Saints claim thrilling victory
Softball: Saints claim thrilling victory
Mike O'Neill and Tim Howard hit clutch doubles to guide Saints to a final-inning, 6-5 win over Ellis Park in the premier competition on Saturday.
The Last Word: Some thoughts ...
The Last Word: Some thoughts ...
Hello again. Here are 44 random sports thoughts, questions and talking points following a most enjoyable five-week break.
Otago's sportspeople will offer their insight
Otago's sportspeople will offer their insight
What is a cricketer really thinking when he or she gets into the nervous 90s? What is life like for a hard-working domestic footballer, or for a young cyclist on the rise?