Steve Hepburn

Is it the weather?

The test is seven days away and Dunedin could be about to be put to shame.

There was a heavy Otago presence at the inaugural Black Ferns capping ceremony over the weekend.

The Highlanders will have plenty of Friday-night action in next year's Super Rugby competition.

As the the draw comes out for next season's Super Rugby competition, thoughts turn to who is going to line up for the Highlanders.

The All Blacks are about to roll out for another year. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn asks a few questions and seeks a few answers.

Tom Franklin is like a good wine — maturing slowly but getting better with age.

Former Highlanders No 8 and co-captain Nasi Manu has given up on his All Black career and will turn out for Tonga this weekend.

Drew Cairney has made huge strides within the last two years.

Concussion is not a disease. It cannot be treated with a plaster, a pill or two or  massage.

Common sense has prevailed and something has gone right this season for Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire.

The Highlanders have moved up to fifth on the competition ladder and still have a show of hosting a playoff game.

A couple of key turnovers by rookie goal keep Courtney Elliot played a huge part in the Southern Steel beating the Northern Stars 63-61 in Invercargill yesterday.

Neville Ives is never at a loss on what to wear.

Highlanders interim coach Mark Hammett praised the Highlanders’ tenacity and courage in last night’s win over the Hurricanes.

Sam Anderson-Heather will captain the Otago side this year — but he may not be the skipper in every game he plays.

Choo, choo — here comes the Highlanders Express.