Challenge for attack coaches to break defence
One of the leading attacking coaches in the world is urging officials to rule by the letter of the law.
Steve Hepburn
Little-known sport proving popular
Little-known sport proving popular
It is said to have come from Germany, perhaps an Indian tribe in the American midwest or from some farmyard in the United States.
India not going to be be any easier
India not going to be be any easier
Key Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor says it is time to move on from the tough Australian series but warns India is not going to be any easier.
Taieri wins knockout final at fourth attempt
Taieri wins knockout final at fourth attempt
After three failures, it was fourth time lucky for Taieri in the knockout cup final at the University of Otago Oval on Sunday.
Trial tackle laws meant to educate
Trial tackle laws meant to educate
Teams will not be penalised on the field under a new trial law concerning tackles in the Super Rugby competition.
New face but little change likely
New face but little change likely
What's on NZR Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson's agenda, and how much can he actually do? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at what he'll be measured on, and whether he can make any difference.
Sparks eye playoff spot
Sparks eye a playoff spot ahead of match with mid-table rivals
The Otago Sparks have it all to play for when they take on the Central Hinds in a Super Smash fixture in Napier this afternoon.
Volts look to maintain momentum in new year
Volts look to maintain momentum in new year
Players often get worn down by the sheer amount of cricket played.
Defiance event cancellation riles competitors
Defiance event cancellation riles competitors
The Red Bull Defiance event has been canned leaving competitors disgruntled and out of pocket.
Tight bowling key to Sparks’ success
Tight bowling key to Sparks’ success
The Otago Sparks did not finish well with the bat but did the business with the ball as they defeated the Northern Spirit by 10 runs at Molyneux Park yesterday.
In game from all angles
In game from all angles
In a short series, the Otago Daily Times talks to those people who work behind the scenes to keep sport going. Steve Hepburn talks to Jeff Grubb, who has played on both sides of the field.
Selby-Rickit out for four weeks
Selby-Rickit out for four weeks
Missing four weeks is bad enough for Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit but it could have been much worse.
Smith’s red card crazy, correct
Smith’s red card crazy, correct
One has to wonder —— just where is the game going?
Highlander suspended over serious misconduct
Highlander suspended over serious misconduct
Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit has been suspended from rugby for four weeks, after he was found guilty of serious misconduct by a New Zealand Rugby Misconduct hearing.
Age grade policies vary across sports
Age grade policies vary across sports
Some sports appear to be a fair way down the path of dropping junior representative teams, while others have not made the first step.
Only 20 more sleeps to go...
Only 20 more sleeps to go...
Most must find it rather perplexing, but those at the coal face are fully aware the Highlanders have a game in under four weeks.
Sport NZ pledges not to compel changes
Sport NZ pledges not to compel changes
A major sport in the United States which banned junior representative teams is now reaping the rewards of its decision.
A season of mediocrity
A season of mediocrity
The domestic rugby season came to an end last weekend with the national sevens tournament in Tauranga. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks back on a season which had highs and lows but perhaps too...
A pair of aces for Dunedin golfer
A pair of aces for Dunedin golfer
The chances of it happening are said to be about 67 million to one. That’s right, Tania Stevens scored two aces in the front nine on Sunday at Taieri Lakes Golf Course.
Southern referees making an impact
Southern referees making an impact
Otago has made some real advances in refereeing as the men in the middle from the South move up the ranks.