Adrian Seconi

Dunedin

ODT reporter, follow for Plunket Shield updates, Club rugby, Highlanders and various other sporting results, plus the occasional party political broadcast.

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Articles

St Kevin’s show competitive ability

5 days ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

Perhaps the co-educational schools are finally closing the gap in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship. St Kevin’s stuck with King’s for 35 minutes in a division 1 game at Kettle Park on Thursday. They went into the break tied 12-12. King’s finished strongly to seal a 36-12 win. St Kevin’s coach Justin Fowler was partially satisfied with the effort. "We were definitely happy with that first half," he said.
Nuggets handed heaviest loss in franchise history

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SportBasketballWhat does hope look like when it has been shredded in a blender? Well, like the long faces that headed into home dressing rooms at the Edgar Centre tonight. The Otago Nuggets trailed the Canterbury Rams 55-29 at the break. The game was over. Or was it? Of course it was over.
Struggling Nuggets face brutal test against Rams

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

Cue the Mission Impossible theme. The Otago Nuggets host the Canterbury Rams at the Edgar Centre tonight. The Rams have set the benchmark in the NBL again this season. They are chasing a third consecutive title, while the Nuggets are just hoping to snap a lengthy losing streak. They are teams at either end of the competition standings. Keep your $5 in your pocket if you are planning on backing a roughie. That said, the Nuggets pressed the Rams into overtime in Christchurch in April.
James’ contract reward for consistency

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SportCricketKeep grinding, people. It worked out for Bella James. The Otago opener has worked hard on her game since making her provincial debut as a 16-year-old. A decade later and the aggressive right-hander is one of two new players who have earned their maiden White Ferns central contracts for the 2025-26 season. Auckland left-arm seamer Bree Illing joins her on the list.
Closet Kiwi excited about call-up to Black Sticks

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SportHockeyThey claim Rebecca Gibney, Russell Crowe, Keith Urban and Jane Campion. But we have nabbed one back. Rookie Black Stick Nina Murphy is a fair dinkum Aussie. She is a Gold Coast girl. She has the faded tan and twang to show for it. But the 19-year-old has parents from Palmerston North, and that makes her as Kiwi as jandals rather than thongs.
Other Sport

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

SUBSCRIBER Sparks’ inspirational efforts deserved recognition SUBSCRIBER SUBSCRIBER Climbing your personal Everest is some sort of achievement. An animal rights organisation says the death of three greyhounds - one of which collapsed at Addington Raceway in Christchurch - within 72 hours last week is a "damning indictment" on the industry. SUBSCRIBER SUBSCRIBER Wānaka wonder Nico Porteous has no regrets as he closes the book on a big chapter in his life.
Sparks’ inspirational efforts deserved recognition

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SportOther SportIs DRS available? Can we check the ball tracking, please, because the Otago Sparks have been robbed. They were the standout team in the province, and they should have won the team of the year at the annual Otago Sports Awards at the Edgar Centre on Friday night. The decision to award the title to the men’s 4x100m relay team pitched outside leg stump. It was a howler.
Kaikorai edge Southern while Taieri demolish AU

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SportRugbyClub RugbyKaikorai produced an impressive second half to edge Southern 33-22 at the University Oval today. They got after Southern playmaker Mackenzie Palmer and did a really good job of shutting him down. The Magpies’ first five had several kicks charged down. He did not get the space he needed to organise the backline and got pressured into some hurried passes.
Foxcroft understood to be heading to CD

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

Former Otago captain Dean Foxcroft will suit up for Central Districts next summer. The 27-year-old declined to comment when approached yesterday. But the Otago Daily Times understands the South African-born all-rounder is returning to Central Districts. Foxcroft, who has played five T20s and one ODI for the Black Caps, will be a huge loss for the province. He is a key player in the Volts and captained the team in 2023-24.
Butcher named Otago’s supreme winner

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Adrian Seconi

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SportOther SportOtago kayaker Finn Butcher shone with provincial pride from abroad last night. The Olympic gold medallist was named the supreme winner at the Otago Sports Awards at the Edgar Centre. He was also named sportsman of the year. The Central Otago athlete is in Europe competing on the world cup circuit and could not attend.