Rugby: Bad habits of old back to haunt side
Rugby: Bad habits of old back to haunt side
It was like the Highlanders of a year or two ago. Inaccuracies, handling mistakes, brain explosions and, of course, a loss.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Don't wait around, Rutledge urges team-mates
Rugby: Don't wait around, Rutledge urges team-mates
Hooker Jason Rutledge believes the Highlanders each need to start quickly tonight and not wait around for someone else to do something.
Rugby: OBHS steamrolled by Southland Boys'
Rugby: OBHS steamrolled by Southland Boys'
Southland Boys' High School saved its best for last when it won the Highlanders First XV competition with a thumping 50-14 win over Otago Boys' High School in Invercargill on Saturday.
Rugby: Highlanders First XV - the Southland teams
Rugby: Highlanders First XV - the Southland teams
Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn runs the rule over the Southland teams in the Highlanders First XV competition.
Rugby: Highlanders First XV - the Dunedin teams
Rugby: Highlanders First XV - the Dunedin teams
Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn runs the rule over the Dunedin teams in the Highlanders First XV competition.
Rugby: Referees in short supply in province
Rugby: Referees in short supply in province
They have been the centre of attention this week but the game cannot go on without them, and in some parts of Otago they are in short supply.
First XV rugby: The pride and the passion
First XV rugby: The pride and the passion
For many rugby players, it is the most exciting time in their careers.
Netball: Broughton's days as coach may be over
Netball: Broughton's days as coach may be over
It appears Robyn Broughton's days as the coach of the Southern Steel are over.
Rugby: Sopoaga back in running
Rugby: Sopoaga back in running
Lima Sopoaga has come back into calculations to wear the No 10 jersey for the Highlanders in their game against the Chiefs at Hamilton on Saturday.
Touch: No easy path, but Scotland awaits Burden
Touch: No easy path, but Scotland awaits Burden
Damian Burden just lives and breathes touch. He coaches, he studies, he plays, and he is also pretty darned good at it.
Basketball: Tough double-header in store
Basketball: Tough double-header in store
The Otago Nuggets will be facing off against a fellow cellar dweller on Friday night before taking on one of the toughest sides in the league the following day.
Rugby: Smith cleared of foul play
Rugby: Smith cleared of foul play
Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith will be free to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday night after he was cleared of foul play at a hearing in Wellington yesterday.
Rugby: Otago signs ex-Chief
Rugby: Otago signs ex-Chief
Former Chiefs prop James McGougan has signed for Otago for the next two seasons as the province continues to build a side for the upcoming ITM Cup.
Rugby: Blues defence proves too much for Highlanders
Rugby: Blues defence proves too much for Highlanders
In a tussle which went right down to the wire, the Blues won out over the Highlanders at Carisbrook last night.
Rugby: Still hope for Slade - Henry
Rugby: Still hope for Slade - Henry
All Black coach Graham Henry says Highlanders first five-eighth Colin Slade is not out of the picture for the World Cup.
Rugby: Test, not North-South match sought
Rugby: Test, not North-South match sought
Steve Tew says All Black management wanted to play an international opponent, and a trial game or a North-South match would not have brought the same benefits for the side.
Rugby: Highlanders' season may hang on tonight's result
Rugby: Highlanders' season may hang on tonight's result
For season-defining, this one probably takes the cake.
Rugby: Joseph praises Highlanders' tenacious effort
Rugby: Joseph praises Highlanders' tenacious effort
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has paid tribute to the tenacity of his side, saying the team just dug in when under attack late in its game against the Crusaders.
Rugby: Financial success elusive for Highlanders
Rugby: Financial success elusive for Highlanders
The Highlanders are riding high on the field but will most probably still record a financial loss off the paddock.
Rugby: Slade out for season, Treeby doubtful for next game
Rugby: Slade out for season, Treeby doubtful for next game
Colin Slade is gone and the man outside him is also looking doubtful for this week's game against the Crusaders.