So near and yet so far for futsal team
So near and yet so far for futsal team
The Southern United futsal team had two wins, a loss and a draw in its games in Christchurch over the weekend but it could have been so much better.
Steve Hepburn
Team Wellington clinical in disposing of Southern United
Team Wellington clinical in disposing of Southern United
It was always going to be a tough assignment for Southern United yesterday.
Women fail to hang on to lead
Women fail to hang on to lead
The Southern United women’s side threw away a lead to go down 3-2 to Auckland in the city of sails yesterday.
Rise of the big leagues
Rise of the big leagues
King James, Brand Beckham, Tiger. They're all global superstars of the sporting world. But how did this all happen and is it having an impact on the sport which is played at the local park every weekend? Steve Hepburn reports.
A must-win: All Blacks take on England
A must-win: All Blacks take on England
Rugby writer Steve Hepburn picks the reasons why the All Blacks simply must beat the English.
Moata'ane forced to wait for Ferns debut
Moata'ane forced to wait for Ferns debut
Otago's newest international has been denied the chance to get her first cap.
Herring: professional chances great for players
Herring: professional chances great for players
As more opportunities arrive for players, Otago coach Ben Herring believes it is fantastic that some have the chance to become professional players for 12 months of the year.
Cory Brown joins brother at Sunwolves
Cory Brown joins brother at Sunwolves
Former Otago coach Cory Brown is joining his brother on the Sunwolves coaching staff.
Haugh named in All Blacks sevens team
Haugh named in All Blacks sevens team
University outside back Taylor Haugh has been picked in an All Blacks sevens team to play in the Oceania sevens tournament in Fiji this weekend.
Only seven from Otago in Highlanders
Only seven from Otago in Highlanders
Next year's Highlanders will have the lowest representation from the South since the club's inception - including not one player from Southland.
Hemopo has made the most of chances
Hemopo has made the most of chances
Every player needs it. But then again every player has to take it.
Referees appealing 'light' bans
Referees appealing 'light' bans
The North Otago Rugby Referees Association is pursuing an appeal into what it says were manifestly light punishments for incidents this season.
Hoskin left to fly flag alone for South
Hoskin left to fly flag alone for South
Arrowtown's Laura Hoskin is left to fly the southern flag this weekend at the New Zealand amateur championships at the Wairakei course near Taupo.
Playing for 'special' Highlanders easy decision for Banks
Playing for 'special' Highlanders easy decision for Banks
In the end it was a no-brainer for Marty Banks - come back home and play for a team he loves.
Mauger happy with well-balanced squad
Mauger happy with well-balanced squad
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is looking for more consistency from what he is calling a well-balanced squad for 2019.
Three new members on NORFU board after resignations
Three new members on NORFU board after resignations
The North Otago Rugby Football Union has lost three of the four members of its board although the union says nothing is amiss.
ORC manager out of stalls at a gallop
ORC manager out of stalls at a gallop
The new Otago Racing Club general manager has hit the ground running.
Only real question over Landers is at No10
Only real question over Landers is at No10
The Highlanders squad for the 2019 season will be named today and it is probably the most predictable Highlanders squad of all.
Otago keen for Southland to get early challenge
Otago keen for Southland to get early challenge
The Otago union wants to host Southland next year in its first home game of the Mitre 10 Cup which will also double as a Ranfurly Shield challenge.
Re-signing trio 'fantastic' for Otago
Re-signing trio 'fantastic' for Otago
Otago rugby has signed three of its most exciting talents for the next two years.