Southern and Kaikorai win close battles
Southern and Kaikorai win close battles
Southern won a tight game against Taieri in Dunedin club rugby today.
Steve Hepburn
Job also passion for veteran commentator
Job also passion for veteran commentator
Sky Sport commentator Grant Nisbett will call his 300th test tonight when the All Blacks take on France. He talks to rugby writer Steve Hepburn about his job and how quickly the time has gone.
Why do visiting teams come to Dunedin so late?
Why do visiting teams come to Dunedin so late?
Is it the weather?
Still almost 4000 tickets left for Dunedin test
Still almost 4000 tickets left for Dunedin test
The test is seven days away and Dunedin could be about to be put to shame.
Football World Cup kicks off
Football World Cup kicks off
By the time you read this, the World Cup will have started - with potentially the worst game of the tournament.
Former Black Ferns gather for first capping ceremony
Former Black Ferns gather for first capping ceremony
There was a heavy Otago presence at the inaugural Black Ferns capping ceremony over the weekend.
Friday-night fever for Highlanders
Friday-night fever for Highlanders
The Highlanders will have plenty of Friday-night action in next year's Super Rugby competition.
First five the big unknown for Highlanders
First five the big unknown for Highlanders
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.
Baffled as Barrett bumps Bender at back
Baffled as Barrett bumps Bender at back
The All Blacks are about to roll out for another year. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn asks a few questions and seeks a few answers.
Hesson: time for declaration
Hesson: time for declaration
Mike Hesson is back on the supermarket roster and ready to help in the kitchen.
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson resigns
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson resigns
Mike Hesson is resigning as coach of the national cricket side, saying he needs a break and more time with family.
Franklin’s call-up reward for breakout season
Franklin’s call-up reward for breakout season
Tom Franklin is like a good wine — maturing slowly but getting better with age.
Manu gives up his All Black ambitions to play for Tonga
Manu gives up his All Black ambitions to play for Tonga
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.
Rising athletics star aims to go the distance
Rising athletics star aims to go the distance
Drew Cairney has made huge strides within the last two years.
Concussion having huge influence
Concussion having huge influence
Concussion is not a disease. It cannot be treated with a plaster, a pill or two or massage.
Sanzaar decision clears Squire to play
Sanzaar decision clears Squire to play
Common sense has prevailed and something has gone right this season for Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire.
Highlanders up to fifth on table
Highlanders up to fifth on table
The Highlanders have moved up to fifth on the competition ladder and still have a show of hosting a playoff game.
Steel hangs tough
Steel hangs tough
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.
Baggage man hangs up his hanging-up
Baggage man hangs up his hanging-up
Neville Ives is never at a loss on what to wear.
Coach sings Highlanders' praises after win
Coach sings Highlanders' praises after win
Highlanders interim coach Mark Hammett praised the Highlanders’ tenacity and courage in last night’s win over the Hurricanes.