Highlanders beaten in rain
If the weather stays as awful as it has been, stick the mortgage on the Crusaders.
Highlanders beaten in rain
If the weather stays as awful as it has been, stick the mortgage on the Crusaders.
Sport
rugby
Lions scrape to late win
Lions scrape to late win
Coach Johan Ackermann admitted to “grey-hair moments” as he came within two minutes of ending his tenure with the Lions on a sour note when they were forced into a late rally to beat the Sharks.McKenzie boots Chiefs to 'ugly' win
McKenzie boots Chiefs to 'ugly' victory over Stormers
Fullback Damian McKenzie landed four penalties and wing Shaun Stevenson scored a try late on as the Chiefs claimed a hard-fought 17-11 victory over the Stormers.Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals
Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals
On a chilly night in Canberra, the Hurricanes felt the early heat from the Brumbies, but pulled away in a strong second stanza.
netball
Hume relishing move to big smoke
Jamie Hume is preparing for the change of a lifetime.
Team support as Frew has surgery
Team support as Frew has surgery
Steel captain Wendy Frew was scheduled to have surgery yesterday afternoon.South Pac Titans find winning form at last
South Pac Titans find winning form at last
A strong fourth quarter saw the South Pacific Titans pull away to claim their first premier A grade win on Saturday.Dream match-up in works for future
Dream match-up in works for future
It was the dream match-up that never happened.
football
Kolarov leaves Manchester City
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov signed a three-year deal with Serie A club Roma, the Premier League side said on Saturday.
Chelsea looking to continue success: Kante
Chelsea looking to continue success: Kante
Premier League champions Chelsea will fight on all fronts as it looks to build on last season's success midfielder N'Golo Kante said.Morata signs with Chelsea
Morata signs with Chelsea
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.Caversham makes it 28 on the trot
Caversham makes it 28 on the trot
Caversham has extended its winning streak in the Southern Premier League to 28 games.
cricket
Kaur onslaught sends Australia crashing
Australia have been sent crashing out of the Women's Cricket World Cup by India on a chastening day for the world champions at Derby.
Back to future for Sparks
Back to future for Sparks
Nathan King has returned to Otago cricket a year after resigning as head coach of the Volts.England women into final
England women into final
England booked a place in the Women's World Cup final with a dramatic two-wicket win over South Africa.Chances of pink ball test diminish
Chances of pink ball test diminish
Eden Park seems almost certain to host an England test against New Zealand next summer - but it may not be the hoped-for pink-ball contest.
Froome says Tour getting harder
Froome says Tour getting harder
The one crumb of comfort for those desiring the yellow jersey Chris Froome will almost certainly wear to the prize-giving in Paris is that the British rider says winning the Tour de France is...
Kolarov leaves Manchester City
Kolarov leaves Manchester City
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov signed a three-year deal with Serie A club Roma, the Premier League side said on Saturday.
Grace stars, Spieth leads at Open
Grace stars, Spieth leads at Open
Jordan Spieth leads the way, but Branden Grace was the star of the third round at the British Open.
Lions scrape to late win
Lions scrape to late win
Coach Johan Ackermann admitted to “grey-hair moments” as he came within two minutes of ending his tenure with the Lions on a sour note when they were forced into a late rally to beat the Sharks.
McKenzie boots Chiefs to 'ugly' win
McKenzie boots Chiefs to 'ugly' victory over Stormers
Fullback Damian McKenzie landed four penalties and wing Shaun Stevenson scored a try late on as the Chiefs claimed a hard-fought 17-11 victory over the Stormers.
Warriors' playoff hopes dashed
Warriors' playoff hopes dashed
Much, much better - but still not good enough. The Warriors have fallen to the Cowboys in Townsville, in a result that probably ends their finals hopes.
Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals
Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals
On a chilly night in Canberra, the Hurricanes felt the early heat from the Brumbies, but pulled away in a strong second stanza.
Highlanders beaten in rain
Highlanders beaten in rain by Crusaders
If the weather stays as awful as it has been, stick the mortgage on the Crusaders.
As it happened: Highlanders v Crusaders
As it happened: Highlanders v Crusaders
See how the action unfolded in the Highlanders' Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Weather disrupts basketball tournament
Weather disrupts basketball tournament
Some games have been cancelled and the rest moved on the final day of the under-15 national basketball tournament in Dunedin.
Team to travel today
Team to travel today
The Highlanders will be forced to travel to Christchurch this morning after the wet weather scuttled plans to leave yesterday afternoon.
Faster side to adapt could be winner
Faster side to adapt could be winner
This is when the cream rises to the top.
Duncan keen to stay upright
Duncan keen to stay upright
Palmerston rider Courtney Duncan is keen to stay on her bike when round four of the Women’s Motocross World Championships get under way in the Czech Republic this weekend.
Game more about testing combinations
Game more about testing combinations
A very green-looking shadow Otago side will take to the field at Kettle Park tomorrow as the blue and golds take their first steps in the 2017 season.
New chief executive sees need for fresh approach
New chief executive sees need for fresh approach
Mark Cameron is used to bowlers who deliver the ball overarm.
Hanna life member of Bowls Dn
Hanna life member of Bowls Dn
Geoff Hanna reached the pinnacle of his career in bowls administration when he was elected a life member at the 110th annual meeting of Bowls Dunedin this week.
Smith looks challenge straight in the eye
Smith looks challenge straight in the eye
Lifting the Otago junior cross-country title last Saturday, Dunedin student Sophie Smith gave every indication she is on track to do well at the World Mountain Running Championships in...
Trip home takes Parke down memory lane
Trip home takes Parke down memory lane
Travel and basketball go well together for Andrew Parke.
Stampede planning to stay on top
Stampede planning to stay on top
The Stampede has returned to the top of the standings and the Queenstown-based team plans to stay there.
The thankless task of choosing the greatest
The thankless task of choosing the greatest
With Roger Federer winning Wimbledon for the eighth time earlier this week, the inevitable discussion turns to whether he is the "Greatest of all time" (GOAT). Maybe the Swiss maestro is but it is...