Steve Hepburn

The futsal juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon in the South.

Liam Squire is the latest Highlander and All Black linked with a move offshore and all signs point to a move north after the World Cup.

The Highlanders have lost big winger Tevita Nabura even before the season has started.

Players want to play - and in the case of Highlanders flanker James Lentjes that will be more than welcome this season.

Roger Robinson is showing no sign of slowing down - even though he needs two knees named Mark and Russell to help him out.

Wanaka athletes appear to like winning the Coast to Coast together.

The Southern Steel may have come up short in its final game yesterday but coach Reinga Bloxham was more than satisfied with the workout over the weekend.

It was unexpected glory for Aaron Anderson at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday.

The Highlanders have lost in the final minute to the Crusaders in  their  last hitout before the season gets under way.

The Crusaders have scored a try in the final minute to beat the Highlanders 43-38 in a pre-season game at Southbridge in Canterbury tonight.

First Alexandra, now Southbridge. The Highlanders are travelling around the country in their pre-season and getting among the rural folk.

Otago has signed Highlanders halfback Kayne Hammington.

The Waikouaiti Racing Club is prepared to fight for its track and preserve one of the most important days for its community.

The fan in the stand can become the man with a look that is more suited to the other side of the fence.

The man in charge of defence for the Highlanders is using some military means to try to find what makes the modern player tick.

This was a million miles away from the biggest global sporting event of yesterday - but no less important for those competing.

Players from the South left in limbo as a result of the delay to the Global Rapid Rugby competition are believed to be remaining in Singapore, though they may have a shorter stay.

It was all put on for young Harry on Saturday — former All Blacks, the log o’ wood and a cracker of a day.