Steve Hepburn

Wellness programme helps male rugby fans get fitter, healthier

Fans of the oval ball game will get another chance to let their love of the sport translate into getting healthier and losing some weight.

Highlanders face many unknowns

The Highlanders players at training at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday. PHOTO: CHRISTINE O’CONNOR

Highlanders face many unknowns

The Highlanders kick off their season tonight with a match against the Sharks. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the season.

New captain says team ready after plenty of hard graft

"We have done all the hard work without playing, so now it is time to play". James Lentjies....

New captain says team ready after plenty of hard graft

Highlanders captain James Lentjes says the side is all set to go and has done plenty of work in preparation — including a tramp round the backblocks of Central Otago.

Just competing victory in itself after history of health obstacles

David Parker is all concentration on the rowing machine in the Octagon yesterday watched by his...

Just competing victory in itself after history of health obstacles

David Parker lined up in the indoor triathlon at the Masters games yesterday. He was not set on breaking any records. Getting first was not on his agenda.

Competitors expected at rugby

Get ready for some Neil Diamond and Bee Gees at the big game on Friday night.

Popularity undiminished — organiser

Ron Te Moananui, of Dunedin, checks his shot at the darts competition at the South Dunedin Town...

Popularity undiminished — organiser

It is a long way from Alexandra Palace but the darts have been flying at the South Dunedin Town Hall this week.

Fondness for city influenced Dixon

Highlanders hooker Ash Dixon in training at the Edgar Centre earlier this week. Photo: Gregor...

Fondness for city influenced Dixon

With all the people heading out the exit door from the Highlanders, it would have been no surprise if Ash Dixon departed.

Time called on controversial green jersey

The new Highlanders away jersey. Photo: Supplied

Time called on controversial green jersey

It arrived with plenty of controversy but has just quietly disappeared.

Worst weather brings out best in Sir Elton

Sir Elton put on a colourful performance. Photos: Gregor Richardson

Worst weather brings out best in Sir Elton

It was the wettest of days in Dunedin but it was white hot inside Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Hunt eager to make mark with Highlanders

Mitch Hunt is watched by team-mates (from left) Chris Kuridrani, Tima Faingaanuku and Rob...

Hunt eager to make mark with Highlanders

It was never going to be easy to leave a winning franchise. But for Mitch Hunt it was a case of a few sleepless nights and knowing he just could not turn down the invitation to head south.

All Blacks available but game time not assured

All Blacks available but game time not assured

The Highlanders will have their All Blacks available for their Super Rugby opener in Dunedin on Friday against the Sharks, but how many of them start the game is not yet clear.

Transtasman bond strong

A chance meeting in Sydney more than a decade ago has led to some transtasman relations being forged on the netball court.

Little to cheer in Sparks’ twin losses

Little to cheer in Sparks’ twin losses

The Otago Sparks continued their winless run over the weekend, falling to two heavy losses to the Canterbury Magicians.

Rain wrecks Otago hopes

The wet Dunedin weather spoiled Otago’s victory hopes against an under-strength Northern Districts yesterday and led it to drop out of the final places.

Predictable outcomes as Super Rugby season begins

The Crusaders started their Super Rugby title defence with a thumping win over the Waratahs in...

Predictable outcomes as Super Rugby season begins

One week in and what was expected has indeed happened.

Draw result of even match but others low-scoring

Uni-Grange 263/5 dec drew with Caris-Dn 191/5

Hard work pays off as national records fall

Bruce Park lifts in the squat section of the powerlifting at Propel Gym on Saturday. PHOTO:...

Hard work pays off as national records fall

The records keep piling up for Bruce Park at the NZ Masters Games.

Fulfilling a lifetime love for his sport

Gerard Lucas is all motion in a table tennis match at the masters games at the Edgar Centre...

Fulfilling a lifetime love for his sport

Gerard Lucas will go a long way for a game of table tennis.

Masters Games: Grey hair common but not essential

Grey hair common but not essential

Lucy Seager is a master but she is only 18.

The good, the bad and the rugby

Will we see another year of Super Rugby confusion? Photo: Getty Images

The good, the bad and the rugby

Starting too early, devoid of stars, a competition format no-one understands and played under rules which seems to change every week. But is it all that bad? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn checks out the good and the bad.

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