Otago fire in second half to down Northland
Otago pulled away in the second half to beat Northland 29-10 at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
SUBSCRIBER
Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
SUBSCRIBER
Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
Thrillers, crushing victories, heart-breaking defeats — the Otago Spirit have seen it all over 25 years. Hayden Meikle highlights five memorable games.
SUBSCRIBER
Focus on preventing concussion injuries
SUBSCRIBER
Focus on preventing concussion injuries
More than 2500 footballers were injured on southern fields last year, and a concerning number of those injuries were concussions.
SUBSCRIBER
McGlashan out of proposed competition
SUBSCRIBER
McGlashan out of proposed competition
Another southern school has dropped out of the South Island Boys' Schools First XV competition.
SUBSCRIBER
True blue Bower set to cover tight head
SUBSCRIBER
True blue Bower set to cover tight head
By George, he is loyal.
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Four years after he last played for the Black Caps Ross Taylor is coming out of international cricket retirement to help the country of his mother's birth qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.
Pair heading north in winning form
Pair heading north in winning form
The business is done at home and now the attention turns to Addington.
SUBSCRIBER
Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey
SUBSCRIBER
Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey
A lot of players have worn the Otago Spirit jersey over the past 25 years. Selecting a greatest Spirit XV is no easy task, but sports editor Hayden Meikle thought he would give it a crack.
SUBSCRIBER
Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
SUBSCRIBER
Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
Twenty-five years from now, Tegan Hollows hopes she will be sitting in the stands with her team-mates reminiscing about the good old days.
Physical presence of injured Ma’u to be missed
Physical presence of injured Ma’u to be missed
Otago will be missing their enforcer for the remainder of the season.
Titans signing rounds out Steel defensive circle
Titans signing rounds out Steel defensive circle
Titans are made of Steel.
Boks pick Kolisi for All Blacks clash
Boks pick Kolisi for All Blacks clash
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side.
Narawa recalled, Holland on bench against Boks
Narawa recalled, Holland on bench against Boks
Emoni Narawa has been recalled to the All Blacks for the first test against the Springboks, while a reshuffle in the loose forwards sees Highlander Fabian Holland in the reserves.
Kiwis continue strong run in New York
Kiwis continue strong run in New York
New Zealander Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dabrowski are through to the final of the US Open women's doubles final.
Lavanini set to bolster second row
Lavanini set to bolster second row
The Highlanders have bolstered their locking stocks with the signing of seasoned Argentinian forward Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Lawson hints at F1 move
Lawson hints at F1 move
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has hinted that his Formula 1 future may not be with Red Bull.
Anisimova upsets Swiatek at US Open
Anisimova upsets Swiatek at US Open
Amanda Anisimova executed a stunning upset over second seed Iga Swiatek at the US Open, gaining sweet revenge after falling flat in the Wimbledon final.
Robinson thrilled to win national giant slalom title
Robinson thrilled to win national giant slalom title
Queenstown ski racing star Alice Robinson has been crowned the 2025 New Zealand giant slalom champion on home snow at Coronet Peak for the third year in a row.
Ekenasio happy to be back home at Pulse
Ekenasio happy to be back home at Pulse
Ameliaranne Ekenasio is heading home.
Trainer upbeat about Tuxedo’s prospects
Trainer upbeat about Tuxedo’s prospects
Group 2 winner Tuxedo will test his talent at weight-for-age for the first time when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the group 1 Proisir Plate (1400m).