Sport

Josh Dickson, of Otago, is tackled by Chris King, of Canterbury, during a Mitre 10 Cup match at...

There is no point if you don’t score the points

The lesson was there for all to see.

rugby

Caught both ways

Otago metro under-18 centre Giovanni Leituala is tackled by Southland under-18 hooker Morgan Riordan (left) and openside flanker Sean Withy at the University Oval on Saturday.

Poor first half costs N. Otago, makes path to semis harder

Poor first half costs N. Otago, makes path to semis harder

A multitude of defensive errors by North Otago in the first half laid the basis for Thames Valley’s six-try 43-21 victory in the fifth round of Heartland rugby on Saturday.
Counties too big, too strong

Counties too big, too strong

Big and strong will in the end always beat tough and brave.
Stags: don’t mention the Shield

Stags: don’t mention the Shield

David Henderson’s advice is to forget the Ranfurly Shield talk.

cricket

Warner preparing for grade cricket return

David Warner's first-up grade cricket opponents tomorrow are planning to go easy on one of the game's greatest sledgers.

Keeper banking on Otago

Keeper banking on Otago

Mitch Renwick has trouble seeing himself as an all-rounder.
Martin qualified for new job

Martin qualified for new job

You might argue Steve Martin's appointment was a left field selection.
Otago trio in White Ferns

Otago trio in White Ferns

Amy Satterthwaite won't be short on spin bowling options as she embarks on her first assignment as new White Ferns captain this month.

netball

Maria Folau of the Silver Ferns passes the ball during the Quad Series International Test match...

Australia too strong for Silver Ferns

Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua was smart not to make any promises ahead of New Zealand's final Quad Series clash against the Australian Diamonds.

Days of blue and gold remembered

Days of blue and gold remembered

Yesterday, the champion 1998 Otago Rebels team regathered for its 20-year reunion. Jeff Cheshire takes a look at that remarkable season and how things have changed.
Sport still playing a big role in champions’ lives

Sport still playing a big role in champions’ lives

Netball still figures large in the lives of many of the champion Otago Rebels side.
Malawi first up for NZ at World Cup

Malawi first up for NZ at World Cup

The Silver Ferns have the chance to avenge their shock loss on the Gold Coast at next year's World Cup.

football

Point against Northern sign of improvement

The Southern United women have emerged with something they were unable to get last year — a point in the North Island.

Southern women face unknown

Southern women face unknown

It would surprise absolutely no-one that confidence is high among the Southern United women.
City upset, United claim win

City upset, United claim win

Manchester City has suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Olympique Lyonnais.
Liverpool score late winner

Liverpool score late winner

Roberto Firmino struck a stoppage-time winner as Liverpool beat Paris St Germain 3-2 at Anfield,

Woods wins: Five-year drought ends

Tiger Woods reacts to win the Tour Championship. Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Woods wins: Five-year drought ends

Tiger Woods won his first title since 2013 when he captured the Tour Championship by two strokes in Atlanta and proved to the golf world that he is far from done.

There is no point if you don’t score the points

The lesson was there for all to see.

‘It was fun,’ says Scott after victorious return

‘It was fun,’ says Scott after victorious return

The new shoes helped.

Poor first half costs N. Otago, makes path to semis harder

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Poor first half costs N. Otago, makes path to semis harder

A multitude of defensive errors by North Otago in the first half laid the basis for Thames Valley’s six-try 43-21 victory in the fifth round of Heartland rugby on Saturday.

Counties too big, too strong

Trisha Hopcroft, of Otago Spirit, fends off Waikohika Flesher, of Counties-Manukau, during a...

Counties too big, too strong

Big and strong will in the end always beat tough and brave.

Sharp footwork key as qualifier topples defending champion

Seventeen-year-old qualifier William Schneideman faced a massive challenge in the men’s final of the Otago Indoor Championships at the Edgar Centre yesterday.

Magic draws on its lower tiers to reclaim title

A strong finish has helped the Mid City Magic reclaim its lower South Island basketball title.

Caught both ways

Otago metro under-18 centre Giovanni Leituala is tackled by Southland under-18 hooker Morgan Riordan (left) and openside flanker Sean Withy at the University Oval on Saturday.

Stags: don’t mention the Shield

David Henderson’s advice is to forget the Ranfurly Shield talk.

Seesaw match goes to Whalers

Man-of-the-match Willie Time, of the Otago Whalers, dives over for his second try of the game...

Seesaw match goes to Whalers

A clutch penalty kick from Louis Tili after the fulltime whistle sounded gave the Otago Whalers an all-important win over the Wellington Orcas at the Petone Recreation Ground in Wellington.

Otago clinches tertiary title

A second sweep, however, uncovered dozens more alleged offenders, with more than 100 clients...

Otago clinches tertiary title

A lights-out shooting performance helped Otago University to a national title yesterday.

Otago tail dominant in Southland clash

Otago tail dominant in Southland clash

In the first interprovincial outing of the year, the Otago men’s team had a comfortable win over Southland on the Taieri Lakes course during the weekend.

Southern teams disappointing last

Southern completed the double but it was not the achievement the region was hoping for at the National Hockey League.

Point against Northern sign of improvement

The Southern United women have emerged with something they were unable to get last year — a point in the North Island.

Australia too strong for Silver Ferns

Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua was smart not to make any promises ahead of New Zealand's final Quad Series clash against the Australian Diamonds.

Tiger takes lead into final round

Tiger Woods lines up a shot on the 11th green during the third round of the Tour Championship....

Tiger takes lead into final round

Tiger Woods made a hot start on his way to a three-stroke lead over Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy after the third round at the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Saturday.

Joshua retains heavyweight crowns

Anthony Joshua lands a right on Alexander Povetkin. Photo: Reuters

Joshua retains heavyweight crowns

Britain's Anthony Joshua has defeat Russian Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium to retain his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight championship belts.