Adrian Seconi

Otago Sparks coach Craig Cumming is encouraged by his side’s effort in two warm-up games against Canterbury in Timaru at the weekend.

Some draws amount to more of a loss.

Was 12-11 the score or was that how many players were left on the field at the end of the Rugby World Cup final in Paris yesterday?

Veteran Otago opener Hamish Rutherford has opted to skip the first four games this season and rest his dodgy hips.

North East Valley captain Hunter Kindley is hoping he might get to do more than just field for the Volts this season.

Sam Wells’ new role combines two of his great passions — cricket and arguing.

Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains has taken quite a few phone calls from the media this week.

Newly minted Otago captain Dean Foxcroft has been named as one of the three New Zealand Cricket Almanack promising players.

Yep. The NPC is still going. 

From exile to captain — Otago all-rounder Dean Foxcroft has completed an extraordinary journey.

Some injuries can work out for the best.

You can get a lot done in 30 years. But some tasks are much tougher than others.

Teams from Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia and England are heading to our shores this summer. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi picks his five players to watch.

Otago’s quest for an elusive Plunket Shield title gets under way against Northern Districts in Hamilton on Friday. 

Turns out you can hold your breath for at least 37 phases.