Steve Hepburn

It's a venue that was first opened to provide cover from the extremes of the Dunedin winter, but the Edgar Centre is fast becoming more popular in the summer.

Otago lock Tom Rowe said it was simply a no-brainer when he was offered the chance to play Super Rugby.

The All Black season has come to an end. While not a vintage year, it was far from the disaster many are painting. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn hands out a few awards.

Otago Cricket is hoping for a big crowd and the players are eyeing up a big payday as the one-day competition final looms.

The Japanese connection continues with Otago players.

Inia Logan has spent the best part of the year across the Tasman but he is ready to do his best for the blue and gold next week.

The Broncos have arrived in the South but fear not — they want to spread the word not raid the talent.

Laura Hoskin is eyeing a professional career but is in no rush to play for cash.

Highlanders and All Black loose forward Liam Squire has missed more than half of the games he could have played in the past three seasons.

Supporters and members of the Pirates club are being urged to get along to its annual meeting early next month as its future comes into focus.

The Otago Blue side won the Referees Sevens tournament in Oamaru on Saturday, getting its sevens season going on a winning note.

Two Queenstown golfers will line up in the Australian Open today, hoping to repeat what happened 12 months ago.

Otago will field a new-look team for this year's sevens campaign but one which will not lack effort.

Otago has two of the best sevens players in the country but the likelihood of seeing them in the blue and gold in the shortened version of the game appears slim.

Sometimes in life you have to look backwards to go forwards.

Talk about a dream opening six balls.