Steve Hepburn

Hannah Catchpole is leaving her role as the Otago Racing Club chief executive.

It would be fair to say the Oamaru Jockey Club meeting today will not be crowded with horses.

Otago players may head straight for the television screen after tonight’s game against Hawke’s Bay as the side eyes a crack at the Ranfurly Shield.

Otago has made some changes to its side to take on Hawke's Bay at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow.

Sam Anderson-Heather had nothing planned for this year - but it has turned out busier than ever.

The Steel got back to its winning ways at the Super Club netball tournament in Nelson last night.

Liam Coltman last played for Otago nearly two years ago, and continues not to wear the blue and gold.

The player drain is continuing unabated as the pull overseas and the need to rest up hits sides in the Mitre 10 Cup hard.

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger says the side will have to nail its first-choice pivot before next season even kicks off.

North Otago referee Nick Webster has been promoted to officiate in the Mitre 10 Cup - the top provincial competition in the country.

Common sense has come back into the national game.

Perhaps the week-long party took its toll. Whatever the reason, the ANZ Premiership champion made a shocking start to the Super Club tournament in Nelson last night,  losing 65-61 to the...

Otago was slow out of the blocks and that came back to haunt it, losing to Wellington in the capital yesterday.

Otago has been beaten in its opening game of the Mitre 10 Cup, losing 34-16 to Wellington this afternoon.

Otago will field up to seven newcomers in its side to take on Wellington tomorrow, but the season appears to be in the balance for flanker James Lentjes.

Meet Dylan Nel - Otago’s new No 8.

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger is not fazed about having a bucketload of All Black blindside flankers in his team.

Good thing Steve Hansen does not listen to talkback radio. Or imported one-eyed coaches.

Southland has its first Black Fern.