Otago hits the pool to soothe tired bodies
Otago hits the pool to soothe tired bodies
The Otago side hit the water instead of the grass yesterday as it got some good news about what lies ahead.
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Sandhu spot on with 9-wicket haul
Sandhu spot on with 9-wicket haul
Small target. Big result.
Dippie clinches South Island one-hour title
Dippie clinches South Island one-hour title
Dunedin's Martin Dippie won the South Island Endurance One-Hour Series title after a finale thriller in Timaru at the weekend.
Kirifi gets nod over Boshier
Kirifi gets nod over Boshier
Lachlan Boshier has again been overlooked for the All Blacks.
Great eights scoop top awards
Great eights scoop top awards
Talented No 8s Sean Withy and Morgan Henderson picked up the major prizes at the Metropolitan Club Rugby Awards last night.
Rejuvenating the roster on to-do list
Rejuvenating the roster on to-do list
One of the big keys for the Highlanders — well the main one really — is to get some new and better players.
Former NZR chairman Eddie Tonks dies
Former NZR chairman Eddie Tonks dies
Former New Zealand Rugby chairman Eddie Tonks has died, aged 85.
Bower gets call-up for All Blacks
Bower gets call-up for All Blacks
In something of a shock selection, Otago prop George Bower has been named in the All Black squad to travel to Australia for the Tri Nations.
Mantel claims South Island singles title
Mantel claims South Island singles title
Some top-class play was on display at the South Island singles and doubles championships in Dunedin over the weekend.
South Otago batsmen baffled by Sandhu in Queenstown win
South Otago batsmen baffled by Sandhu in Queenstown win
South Otago was heavily beaten by Queenstown in the second match of the Crosby Morris tournament in Alexandra.
Jensen signs with Hobart in Big Bash
Jensen signs with Hobart in Big Bash
Otago Sparks all-rounder Hayley Jensen has signed with the Hobart Hurricanes for the Women’s Big Bash league in Australia beginning this weekend.
Otago faces tough start to contest
Otago faces tough start to contest
Otago will face a formidable Auckland team when the two sides begin their seasons today.
Manson receives national recognition
Manson receives national recognition
Otago Spirit coach Scott Manson has received national recognition.
Wingham breaks long drought for King’s
Wingham breaks long drought for King’s
It had been a long time between drinks for King’s High School.
Tony Brown back in charge of Highlanders
Tony Brown back in charge of Highlanders
The Highlanders have confirmed Tony Brown as their new head coach.
Perenara confirms contract in Japan
Perenara confirms contract in Japan
All Blacks halfback and Hurricanes co-captain TJ Perenara has confirmed he will miss next year's Super Rugby season and head to Japan on a short-term playing contract.
Middleweight title retained by Anderson
Middleweight title retained by Anderson
Mixed martial arts in Dunedin has risen from the canvas.
Josh show gets job done for Otago
Josh show gets job done for Otago
It was the Josh show for Otago yesterday as its structure held to secure its first home win of the season.
Six weeks of total rest key as Bathgate returns in style
Six weeks of total rest key as Bathgate returns in style
Nic Bathgate (Leith) made a triumphant return to competitive running yesterday when he won the senior men’s 10km Otago road title on the harbour basin course.
Spirit undone by last-gasp penalty goal
Spirit undone by last-gasp penalty goal
The Otago Spirit was denied a winning finish to the Farah Palmer Cup by a late Wellington penalty.