Highlanders need strong start
Highlanders need strong start
Super Rugby is not a sprint. Nor is it a marathon. It is more of a 400m race.
Steve Hepburn
Hurricanes boast weapons across park
Hurricanes boast weapons across park
The New Zealand teams will line up with big expectations as usual when Super Rugby kicks off for them this weekend. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn assesses the chances of the four teams. The...
No first-game nerves for Mauger
No first-game nerves for Highlanders coach
There are no first-game nerves coming from Aaron Mauger.
Brumbies look best of Australian sides
Brumbies look best of Australian sides
The teams in the Australian conference have only one way to go after last year’s disappointing Super Rugby season. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the sides seeking to win back some respect.
Thomson due back in NZ after illness
Thomson due back in NZ after illness
Former Highlanders and All Black loose forward Adam Thomson is expected back in New Zealand later this week after a tough start to the year.
Consistency earns crew first national title
Consistency earns crew first national title
Teamwork and some family knowledge led a group of Dunedin sailors to victory in a New Zealand championships earlier this month.
New coaches familiar for Whitelock
New coaches different but still familiar for Whitelock
It is out with the old and in with the new down Highlanders way.
Transition very smooth: Hammett
Transition very smooth: Hammett
The only man left standing after the coaching clean-out at the Highlanders last year says little has changed.
Challenge organiser bows out; first win by veteran
Challenge organiser bows out; first win by veteran
Wayne Allen wanted to go out before the hour rather than past it.
Southern scrubs up for solid win
Southern scrubs up for solid win
Southern United put on one of its best performances of the season as in the end it strolled to a convincing 4-0 win over the Wellington Phoenix Reserves at Sunnyvale yesterday.
Lions again look best of South African teams
Lions again look best of South African teams
Super Rugby kicks off this weekend with a couple of matches in the South African conference. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the five sides in the conference and if any of them can make an impact.
Emery links with Sunwolves
Emery links with Sunwolves
Another former Highlander has headed to the Sunwolves.
Forwards role again for Donnelly
Forwards role again for Donnelly
Tom Donnelly has returned to Otago as assistant coach and says he is really enjoying the role.
Highlanders keen to be tested in final hit-out
Highlanders keen to be tested in final hit-out
There may be plenty of fun in the stands and talk about sheep and swine but for the Highlanders it is serious business.
United home and eyeing change of luck
United home and eyeing change of luck
Southern United will return to Sunnyvale on Sunday, hoping to bag a win and reverse a trend of two straight losses.
Umpire reaches pinnacle of sport
Umpire reaches pinnacle of his sport
Darren Carson could be laying back enjoying warm Central Otago weather. Instead he is on the ice in Korea, and struggling to see the sun.
All Blacks feature in Crusaders
All Blacks feature in Crusaders
The Crusaders will put out plenty of firepower for their game against the Highlanders in Waimumu tomorrow.
Injury keeps Otago athlete from Olympic dream
Injury keeps Queenstown athlete from Olympic dream
Queenstown snow sports athlete Tiarn Collins has pulled out of the Winter Olympics.
Basketball leads way in Otago schools
Basketball, volleyball, futsal very popular in Otago schools
The round bouncy ball has become king.
Furlong signs contract with Galway Utd
Furlong signs contract with Galway Utd
Southern United striker Danny Furlong is heading home, signing a two-year professional contract with Galway United in the League of Ireland.