Contrasting fortunes for top Otago riders
Contrasting fortunes for top Otago riders
It has been contrasting tales of elation and heartache for two Otago riders in Europe.
Steve Hepburn
Mental health highlighted in campaign
Mental health highlighted in campaign
Faced with a challenging year, rugby in Otago has bounced back well and there is good interest in the community game and good connections throughout it.
Nine new caps selected in Spirit squad
Nine new caps selected in Spirit squad
The Otago Spirit has brought in some fresh faces mixed with some top talent in its Farah Palmer Cup squad.
Otago signs Hohneck, Manu, Vahaakolo
Otago signs Hohneck, Manu, Vahaakolo
Otago has signed two former Highlanders forwards and a quick winger.
Man of the year Smith gains swag of awards
Man of the year Smith gains swag of awards
It's going to be a big week for Aaron Smith and it got off to a good start last night.
Highlanders give all but Crusaders take title
Highlanders give all but Crusaders take title
The Highlanders threw it all out there, and more, in Christchurch yesterday in a gutsy and courageous effort but ultimately came up short against the Crusaders.
Highlanders have a plan
Highlanders have a plan
Better start, strong finish and work hard in the middle.
New complexion to Japanese comp for NZers
New complexion to Japanese comp for NZers
As coaches and players get ready to head back to Japan, one big advantage of playing in the country has been taken away.
Milner-Skudder injures knee
Milner-Skudder injures knee
The injury gods are not smiling on Nehe Milner-Skudder.
Joseph relishing his club, school roles
Joseph relishing his club, school roles
Former Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has gone back to the grass-roots, but is soon to return to the international game.
Nine-a-side competition starts
Nine-a-side competition starts
The Otago rugby league nines competition kicked off at Kettle Park on Wednesday night as the game gets back out on the field.
Tough task for Highlanders in Chch, but nothing to lose
Tough task for Highlanders in Chch, but nothing to lose
It is going to be tough for the Highlanders to win on Sunday against the Crusaders, but the side is not going to hoist the white flag.
Aim for Otago players to be fitter, faster
Aim for Otago players to be fitter, faster
Otago is hoping to nab a couple of key forwards back for some part of the domestic competition.
Move south pays off for West Taieri
Move south pays off for West Taieri
West Taieri journeyed south and found riches.
ORC deluged with nominations
ORC deluged with nominations
Otago's first race meeting in more than four months has been inundated with what every meeting needs — horses.
More funds for clubs in South
More funds for clubs in South
Sporting clubs in the South were granted more than $500,000 from the first resilience fund in order to stay afloat.
Second chance for clubs in South to access funds
Second chance for clubs in South to access funds
Sporting clubs in the South were granted more than $500,000 from the first resilience fund in order to stay afloat.
Stop-start match not to Highlanders’ liking
Stop-start match not to Highlanders’ liking
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger said his side's failure to put the foot on the pedal cost it against a big and powerful Blues side.
Upper Clutha comes from behind to win
Upper Clutha comes from behind to win
Upper Clutha scored a crucial win over Wakatipu in Wanaka on Saturday to all but ensure itself a home semifinal in the Central Otago club competition.
Blues too big, too strong, too good on attack, defence
Blues too big, too strong, too good on attack, defence
Too big, too strong and too clinical.