The gold medal from nowhere
The gold medal from nowhere
She barely got an hour’s notice, but Wanaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott just topped an Olympic medal.
Steve Hepburn
Viljoen happy with how bowling has gone
Viljoen happy with how bowling has gone
Christi Viljoen is enjoying life in Dunedin. Second to none, he says.
Numbers in Otago schools steady
Numbers in Otago schools steady
Otago school playing numbers are staying relatively steady as the emphasis continues to be on flexibility and getting players to play as much as possible.
Broom could be ready for T20 match against Firebirds
Broom could be ready for T20 match against Firebirds
Key batsman Neil Broom could be back for the Otago Volts in their key match against the Wellington Firebirds on Sunday.
Black Caps trying to remain calm
Black Caps trying to remain calm
There is no sign of panic in the Black Caps camp but the only way is up after the heavy defeat the side experienced on Wednesday night.
Compelling reasons for change at secondary school level
Compelling reasons for change at secondary school level
A new report into rugby at secondary school level has found a disjointed structure and an alarming drop in boys playing the game.
Teamwork key for Millers Flat pair
Teamwork key for Millers Flat pair
Millers Flat had its moment in the sun over the weekend thanks to a couple of battle-hardened and determined veterans.
Brighouse joins exodus of props
Brighouse joins exodus of props
Prop Donald Brighouse has gone to Coventry as Otago front rowers spread themselves around the world.
Loss ends NZ's chances of qualification
Loss ends NZ's chances of qualification
Just when it really mattered, New Zealand put on a performance to forget in Naseby last night.
Flutey arrives to take up coaching role
Flutey arrives to take up coaching role
Riki Flutey has been around.
Southern players head to Singapore
Southern players head to Singapore
Half a dozen players from the South have headed off to play in Singapore but details appear light on the competition they are playing in.
Otago pair in strong NZ side
Otago pair in strong NZ side
Injury concerns have abated and an almost fully fit squad will line up in Hamilton next weekend at the New Zealand sevens tournament.
Another chapter in impressive Scott history
Another chapter in impressive Scott history
Sarah Scott has just written another chapter in what is becoming an impressive sporting family history.
Log o'wood spruced up
Log o'wood spruced up
The most valuable trophy in the land has had a clean, some spit and polish and been smartened up.
Two pre-season challenges
Two pre-season challenges
There were plenty of teams lining up to have a crack at the Ranfurly Shield this season but Otago is limiting itself to just the two mandatory pre-season challenges.
Gilbert to finally see Highlanders play in Alex
Gilbert to finally see Highlanders play in Alex
Tony Gilbert scored a couple of firsts in his rugby career. Now both of them are about to intertwine.
Perrett named to play in NZ Asia Cup side
Perrett named to play in NZ Asia Cup side
National cricket representatives are a bit of a rare breed in the south at the moment.
Confidence in Sopoaga despite tough start
Confidence in Sopoaga despite tough start
Lima Sopoaga's English club is confident the former All Black will find his best form - next season.
Busy helping community and keeping sport alive
Busy helping community and keeping sport alive
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 Geoff Simons, who works on and off the field in different sports.
'We have a lot of great things here’
'We have a lot of great things here’
John Haggart played 119 games for Otago, finishing with the blue and golds when the side won the national provincial championship in 1991. Since then he has been all around the world. He catches up with Rugby writer Steve Hepburn.