Rugby: Test return likely for Donnelly
Rugby: Test return likely for Donnelly
Otago lock Tom Donnelly is likely to get back into test rugby this weekend, as the All Blacks enjoy what coach Graham Henry calls a more balanced game.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Smith, Thomson selected in squad
Rugby: Smith, Thomson selected in squad
Otago loose forward Adam Thomson may get to wear the black jersey after all this season.
Rugby: Four Otago referees make squad
Rugby: Four Otago referees make squad
Four Otago referees have been selected in a South Island zone squad, the largest number of referees from the province to be picked in the squad.
Golf: No word yet on venue, date of New Zealand open
Golf: No word yet on venue, date of New Zealand open
The Clearwater Golf Club in Christchurch says it has made no pitch to host the New Zealand Open but would consider it as an option if asked.
Opinion: The times, they have a-changed for Thomson
Opinion: The times, they have a-changed for Thomson
It happened to coal miners. Same with blacksmiths, the telegram and LPs. Now it appears to have caught up with Adam Thomson.
Rugby: Campaign aims to end abuse of referees
Rugby: Campaign aims to end abuse of referees
A campaign will kick off today to stamp out abuse of rugby referees.
Rugby: Contrary reports on incident
Rugby: Contrary reports on incident
Two secondary school players have been cited after an incident in a first XV match last Saturday, but the Otago Rugby Football Union admits it has received "polar extremes" over what actually occurred.
Rugby: Russell not staying with Highlanders
Rugby: Russell not staying with Highlanders
Highlanders assistant Peter Russell will not reapply for his job, saying ultimately the buck stops with the coaches.
Rugby: Carter shows the way
Rugby: Carter shows the way
He did not just steal the show. He blindfolded it, battered it and then took it hook, line and sinker.
Rugby: Carter credits team-mates
Rugby: Carter credits team-mates
Dan Carter pulled one out of the top drawer on Saturday night but he is quick to deflect any praise to those around him.
Rugby: Ground's pics pick of bunch
Rugby: Ground's pics pick of bunch
Veteran photographer Peter Bush rates Carisbrook as one of his favourite grounds and would have walked over broken glass to be at the ground tonight.
Rugby: Moore's future put in doubt
Rugby: Moore's future put in doubt
Glenn Moore's future as Highlanders coach has just been enveloped by an even darker cloud.
Rugby: Jane happy the running game is back
Rugby: Jane happy the running game is back
Cory Jane is back playing the game he was brought up on.
Rugby: Getting by without you, Ma'a
Rugby: Getting by without you, Ma'a
All Black centre Conrad Smith has been doing just fine without his injured second five-eighth, reports rugby writer Steve Hepburn.
Rugby: All Black pair to play for Matakanui
Rugby: All Black pair to play for Matakanui
All Blacks are a rarity in club rugby these days.
Rugby: Younger Franks after more work
Rugby: Younger Franks after more work
Owen Franks admits he was underemployed last Saturday and is on the lookout for more work.
Rugby: Stylish 'Brook sendoff planned
Rugby: Stylish 'Brook sendoff planned
The All Blacks want to give Carisbrook an appropriate burial and are looking to increase their intensity from last week
Rugby: Memorable double for new All Black
Rugby: Memorable double for new All Black
It has been a huge couple of weeks for new All Black Victor Vito.
Rugby: Review starts for coaches
Rugby: Review starts for coaches
The review of the Highlanders' coaches got under way yesterday but any decision on the future of head coach Glenn Moore seems some time away.
Surf life-saving: Decision time for southern clubs
Surf life-saving: Decision time for southern clubs
The six surf life-saving clubs in the southern district will meet later this month to decide whether to vote the district out of existence, but there are concerns about the consequences of such a move.