Steve Hepburn

The changes and new structure of the Super Rugby competition may be decided by November.

Hooker  Liam Coltman will be available to play for Otago this week but halfback Josh Renton is set for a significant stint on the sideline.

Michael Cheika's biggest issue has to do with geography.

New Zealand Rugby is spending up to $7million more than it earns every year and with player costs rising, the pressure on the national union's balance sheet is increasing all the time.

The Spartans are coming out of mothballs - and with a cause like this there is a rush to get involved.

Dunedin Technical has made it to the final of the Kate Sheppard Cup.

Bang, bang - lights out for Otago.

Otago coach Ben Herring has labelled last night's loss to Hawke's Bay hugely disappointing.

It was a profitable afternoon at Oamaru yesterday for Wingatui apprentice Corey Campbell, who won half the contests on the six-race card.

Hawke's Bay has beaten Otago in a Mitre 10 Cup match 31-25 in Dunedin tonight.

Hannah Catchpole is leaving her role as the Otago Racing Club chief executive.

It would be fair to say the Oamaru Jockey Club meeting today will not be crowded with horses.

Otago players may head straight for the television screen after tonight’s game against Hawke’s Bay as the side eyes a crack at the Ranfurly Shield.

Otago has made some changes to its side to take on Hawke's Bay at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow.

Sam Anderson-Heather had nothing planned for this year - but it has turned out busier than ever.

The Steel got back to its winning ways at the Super Club netball tournament in Nelson last night.

Liam Coltman last played for Otago nearly two years ago, and continues not to wear the blue and gold.

The player drain is continuing unabated as the pull overseas and the need to rest up hits sides in the Mitre 10 Cup hard.

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger says the side will have to nail its first-choice pivot before next season even kicks off.