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.
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.
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.
The Highlanders have bolstered their locking stocks with the signing of seasoned Argentinian forward Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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.
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.
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).
A new member will join the South Island’s racing ranks tomorrow, Deep Field mare Bakhita set to make her New Zealand debut in the rating 65 Property Brokers-Ray Kean (1200m) at Wingatui.
Otago have lost enforcer Saula Ma’u for the remainder of the season, which opens the door for Rohan Wingham to start at tighthead against Northland on Friday night.
Former champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his imperious march at the US Open, staying on course for a potentially high-voltage showdown with 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.
Nelson rider George Swift set the New Zealand team abuzz, becoming the elite women’s e-enduro winner in the first event of the UCI mountain biking world championships in Switzerland yesterday.