Otago Volts coach Vaughn Johnson has given a ringing endorsement to his captain, Brendon McCullum, saying it was a mistake not to make him the national skipper.
Otago will have the bonus of Buxton Popoali'i in its side when it plays at the national sevens tournament in Queenstown this weekend.
The Otago Sparks bagged their second win in a row with a comprehensive 21-run victory over the Central Hinds at the University Oval yesterday.
A win at last - although it could have not been any closer.
The new year could have not started any better for Central Hinds captain Rachel Priest.
Mark, set, now go, go, go.
The Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park climaxed a great six weeks in the country. The Otago Daily Times asked All Black physiotherapist Pete Gallagher for his memories of October 23, while reporter Steve Hepburn and photographer Craig Baxter relive the day and night.
Alex Morris made it a hat trick of titles in his Laser yacht earlier this month but he admitted he was pretty knackered doing it.
The Highlanders packed up their gear and got in holiday mode yesterday as the side finished for the year.
Dunedin Ice Stadium officials are disappointed the venue has been dropped by Winter Games officials and have questioned whether the event will attract the big names it wants.
The Highlanders are on the mat but it is all for the good of their game.
Matheson Hill's career is going downhill - as fast as he possibly can.
The Highlanders have until near the end of next month to decide on the eighth and final member of their wider training group, although they have signed a Fijian halfback into the group.
An oversight in registering Canadian striker Donnie McGregor has led to Otago United losing the point it gained from its draw with Wellington earlier in the season.
Cardinals goes into the Christmas break on top of the table in club softball after a convincing win on Saturday.
Little progress has been made on a commercial model for the Highlanders and franchise general manager Roger Clark says it is not a top priority at the moment.
The Brisbane Roar may have fallen off the top of the mountain but Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is not buying into the suggestion the defending A-league champion is hurtling down the other side.
The Roar had the style but the Phoenix delivered the substance to rack up a 2-0 win at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin last night.
Forsyth Barr Stadium boss David Davies says he was satisfied with the crowd that turned up to watch the Phoenix on Wednesday night, and talks have begun to get the All Whites to play at the stadium.
A spectator last season, then a shelf stacker - now Kurt Baker wants to make an impact for what he is paid to do.
