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Squire poised for Cup squad

Liam Squire on the run for the Highlanders against the Stormers this year. Photo: Getty Images

Squire poised for Cup squad

Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire might have missed more games than he has played since the last World Cup but it looks as though he will be welcomed back into the All Blacks with open arms.

Fairweather thrilled with world champs gold

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather is seen with her gold medal from the Women's 200m Freestyle...

Fairweather thrilled with world champs gold

Top of the world - and seeing off the best the Aussies could throw at her, too.

Fairweather claims gold at junior champs in Hungary

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather is seen with her gold medal from the Women's 200m Freestyle...

Fairweather claims gold at junior champs in Hungary

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has won gold at the world junior swimming championships in Hungary.

Carter doing what he loves

Carter doing what he loves

Dan Carter was the man of the moment the last time the All Blacks ventured to the World Cup. Now his life and times are the subject of a new film and he talked with Steve Hepburn.

Mealamu spreading positive word

All Black great Keven Mealamu in Dunedin yesterday.PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Mealamu spreading positive word

Keven Mealamu might have given the game up four years ago but he is still spreading the word about the positives of the oval-ball code.

Lock selection not completely clear-cut

Sam Whitelock has started in eight of the All Blacks' last nine tests and came off the bench in...

Lock selection not completely clear-cut

The second row has never been lacking firepower in the black jersey.

Everest conquered - or is that premature?

In the past five years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help for porn-related problems, sex therapist Mary Hodson says. Photo: supplied

Everest conquered - or is that premature?

Rugby writer Steve Hepburn has been trying to secure coverage of the Rugby World Cup. Hepburn, who is a technology dope, has bought a subscription through Spark Sport....

Highlanders to lose new signing to ABs Sevens campaign

Scott Gregory. Photo: Getty Images

Highlanders to lose new signing to ABs Sevens campaign

New Highlanders signing Scott Gregory will make a fleeting appearance for the side next season.

Otago's comeback too little, too late

Otago's Henry Purdy (left) and Vilimoni Koroi tackle Jonah Lowe, of Hawke's Bay, during the Mitre...

Otago's comeback too little, too late

It came home like a steam train but left the station way too late.

Purdy keen to further career during time at Otago

New Otago winger Henry Purdy is about to take a pass at Otago training at Logan Park earlier this...

Purdy keen to further career during time at Otago

He has been sent to Coventry but first Henry Purdy is looking to make an impact in the blue and gold of Otago.

Smith notably absent from returning ABs

Ben Smith. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Smith notably absent from returning ABs

Otago has been boosted by the inclusion of hooker Liam Coltman and first five-eighth Josh Ioane for this week but one wonders - where is Ben Smith?

Only real loose end is what Squire wants to do

Kieran Read (left) and Ardie Savea will both be among the All Blacks loosies at the World Cup....

Only real loose end is what Squire wants to do

It is amazing what a good 80 minutes can do. All of a sudden, things are beginning to clear. But it is not always in a good way for some.

Otago to be bolstered by return of All Blacks

Josh Ioane makes a break for Otago against Bay of Plenty last night. Photo: Getty Images

Otago to be bolstered by return of All Blacks

Otago will be bolstered by its two members of the All Black squad this week.

Otago has room for improvement

Otago's Dylan Nel runs away from Southland's Moses Faletolu to score during the Ranfurly Shield...

Otago has room for improvement

Better from Otago but still a long way to go.

Strong second half secures title for OBHS

The Otago Boys' High School first XV celebrates after beating King's High School first XV in the...

Strong second half secures title for OBHS

Otago Boys' High School put the foot down in the second half to win the Otago Premier Schools final at Littlebourne on Saturday.

Otago overcome Southland in Shield defence

Veteran loose forward Adam Thomson makes a tackle during Otago's successful defence of the...

Otago overcome Southland in Shield defence

Otago has come out an easy victor in its first Ranfurly Shield defence in the Mitre 10 Cup.

OBHS take out final against Kings

Photo: Peter McIntosh

OBHS take out final against Kings

Otago Boys’ High School has won the final of the Otago premier schools competition today, beating Kings High School 34-17.

Otago not dwelling on Shield defence

Ben Herring.

Otago not dwelling on Shield defence

Otago does not have to look far for motivation today.

Stags in with a shot: Hewett

Dave Hewett

Stags in with a shot: Hewett

Southland coach Dave Hewett knows how much Otago will not want to lose today.

Gregory heading south

Scott Gregory. Photo: Getty Images

Gregory heading south

The Highlanders have announced their first new signing for next year: Northland back Scott Gregory (20).

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