Weather set to produce battle of packs, kicking games
Weather set to produce battle of packs, kicking games
Otago is ready for Taranaki and is expecting plenty of mud.
Steve Hepburn
Late bloomer taking it all in his stride
Late bloomer taking it all in his stride
It has all been a big learning curve for Freedom Vahaakolo in recent weeks. But breaking through barriers and getting over hurdles is nothing new for the speedy winger.
Graduates earn spoils after testing year
Graduates earn spoils after testing year
They survived Covid-19 and received the spoils last night.
Next season’s Highlanders side will not include Walden
Next season’s Highlanders side will not include Walden
Taranaki skipper Teihorangi Walden has confirmed he is no longer contracted to the Highlanders.
Hickey joins Otago
Hickey joins Otago
Otago has signed halfback Jono Hickey.
Bledisloe Cup game times moved
Bledisloe Cup game times moved
Otago and Southland will have to get out of bed early next month for a couple of Mitre 10 Cup games.
Little precedent for Otago’s shield clash
Little precedent for Otago’s shield clash
Usually, when Ranfurly Shield challenges crop up, the history gets rolled out.
Three codes urged to work collaboratively
Three codes urged to work collaboratively
The next step in the regional racing review for the South will take place next week but all parties are being urged to get involved.
Aerobics champs moved to Dunedin
Aerobics champs moved to Dunedin
The national aerobics championships have taken more than a bit of work to arrange thanks to Covid-19 restrictions. They'll be held at Otago Girls’ High School this weekend.
First home game for Smith since 2011
First home game for Smith since 2011
It will be a rare feeling for Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith this Sunday.
Black Ferns to play three-match schedule after Farah Palmer Cup concludes
Black Ferns to play three-match schedule after Farah Palmer Cup concludes
The Black Ferns will get a run this year after all, although the side will not play an overseas team.
Tomkinson suspended for six matches
Tomkinson suspended for six matches
In an already shortened season, midfield back Sio Tomkinson will have spent more time on the side than most by the time the year ends.
Mackintosh still loves the game, eager to help
Mackintosh still loves the game, eager to help
He has heard it all before.
Three finals to be played at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Three finals to be played at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Some Dunedin premier club finals will be played at Forsyth Barr Stadium in front of a limited crowd.
Otago convincing against Southland
Otago convincing against Southland
Otago had a convincing victory in three of the team contests against Southland at St Clair Golf Club over the weekend.
Japan not Highlanders next step for Herring
Japan not Highlanders next step for Herring
Former Otago coach Ben Herring is heading to Japan for the next step in his coaching career, passing up a chance to apply for the vacant job at the Highlanders.
Hopes of decent-sized crowds for club finals dashed
Hopes of decent-sized crowds for club finals dashed
The Dunedin club finals for rugby and netball are going to be played in front of one man and a dog.
Otago pays for lack of discipline
Otago pays for lack of discipline
This was always going to be a tough mountain to climb.
Suspension likely in wake of tackle
Suspension likely in wake of tackle
Otago midfielder Sio Tomkinson looks as if he is about to have an enforced stint on the sideline and it could be for some time.
Third title in a row for dominant OBHS
Third title in a row for dominant OBHS
Otago Boys’ High School exploded out of the blocks and ended up a convincing winner in the Otago Premier Schools final at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday.