Seafarers to carry climate message
Is it somewhat apt a sevens tournament which has a theme highlighting climate change is being held at Kettle Park?
Rugby
Collins in Blues’ sights?
Collins in Blues’ sights?
Otago utility back Michael Collins’ good season may well be rewarded with a Super rugby contract.
North Otago has plenty to play for
North Otago has plenty to play for
Neither King Country nor North Otago will be lacking motivation when the two sides meet in the sixth round of Heartland rugby this afternoon.
Accuracy vital against Auckland
Accuracy vital against Auckland talent
After a loss last week, Otago will want to get back on the winning path tonight.
Live updates: Otago v Auckland
Live updates: Otago v Auckland
Join us from 7.20pm on Saturday night for live updates of Otago's NPC match against Auckland at Eden Park.
Social skills, resilience ignored in high school rugby
Social skills, resilience ignored in high school rugby
New Zealand secondary school rugby coaching focuses only on technical skills rather than also developing social skills and resilience, says a researcher who made a comparison with Japan.
Few changes to Pumas for ABs clash
Few changes to Pumas for ABs clash
Halfback Martin Landajo will make his return to the Argentina side to face the All Blacks on Saturday, as coach Daniel Hourcade made minimal changes to the side.
Banks kicks Tasman past Counties
Banks kicks Tasman past Counties
This was a gnarly old Premiership clash in Blenheim, but the Makos deserved the 15-10 win and the kudos for a smarter, more tactically astute display.
McKenzie ready for test debut
McKenzie ready for test debut
After spending more than three months in the All Black environment without a hint of making his test debut, Damian McKenzie has been judged ready to celebrate a special milestone...
Franklin, Collins back but front row a concern
Franklin, Collins back but front row a concern
Tom Franklin and Michael Collins have come back into the Otago side for its game against Auckland at Eden Park tomorrow night but the front row has taken a hit.
Paul Grant returning to England
Grant returning to England to join premiership side Bath
Otago captain Paul Grant is heading back to the United Kingdom.
McKenzie gets chance against Argentina
McKenzie gets chance, Squire to start against Argentina
After spending over three months in the All Black environment without a hint of making his test debut, 21-year-old Damian McKenzie has been judged ready to celebrate a special milestone against Argentina.
Italy pulls out of World Cup race
Italy pulls out of World Cup race
Italy has withdrawn from the race to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Ioane boys loom as threat for Otago
Ioane boys loom as big threat
Otago takes on Auckland on Saturday night and, to win, Otago needs to do one thing - well, two really - stop the Ioane brothers, Rieko and Akira.
Canterbury claims the Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury claims the Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield is moving south.
Rugby player had 'challenging' upbringing
Rugby player had 'challenging' upbringing
Rugby player Losi Filipo, controversially discharged without conviction for assaulting four people, had a "pretty challenging" upbringing and is "hugely apologetic", the Players' Association says.
Jury still out on breakdown laws
Jury still out on new breakdown laws
The game is faster and plenty of tries are being scored but the jury appears to be out around the new breakdown laws. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to some coaches about the changes.
WRFU and Losi Filipo agree to end contract
WRFU and Losi Filipo agree to end contract
Wellington Rugby has terminated Losi Filipo's contract.
Three from OBHS in NZ squads
Three from OBHS in NZ squads
Three Otago Boys' High School pupils have been selected for national squads to play games in Auckland next week.
All Black Milner-Skudder won't play again this year
All Black Milner-Skudder won't play again this year
Wing Nehe Milner-Skudder will miss the All Blacks' end of year tour to the United States and Europe in November due to his shoulder injury.