Tight tussle looms in major semi-final
Tight tussle looms in major semi-final
The Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers share bragging rights as they go into Saturday’s Canterbury league premiership major semi-final.
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UC, Linwood vie for Metro title
Linwood captain hoping to mark milestone game with Metro title
Linwood will be looking to emulate the great side of 1973 in the Metro rugby final on Sunday.
Cantabrians to look out for at the Paris Olympics
Cantabrians to look out for at the Paris Olympics
There are 25 Canterbury athletes representing New Zealand at the Paris Olympics. Sports reporter Sam Coughlan runs through each one and when you can watch them in action.
Three sides vying for last two spots in semi-finals
Three sides vying for last two spots in semi-finals
A crunch final-round Canterbury Rugby League premiership clash awaits the Halswell Hornets and Eastern Eagles.
Cashmere Technical regroup after first league defeat
Cashmere Technical regroup after first league defeat
After their first league defeat of the season, Cashmere Technical are regrouping ahead of their clash with Selwyn United on Saturday.
Blow for Marist Albion ahead of preliminary final
Blow for Marist Albion ahead of preliminary final
Crusaders loose forward Dom Gardiner is a late withdrawal from Marist Albion's squad to take on Linwood in the preliminary final on Saturday.
Training regime gets artistic swimmer to Peru
Tough training regime earns Amelia trip Peru for artistic swimming champs
Canterbury artistic swimmer Amelia McConnochie is set to travel to Peru for a historic competition.
Coastal face stern test against league leaders
Coastal face stern test against league leaders
Having made club history already this season, Coastal Spirit are eyeing the top of the Southern League as they continue their unbeaten campaign.
Derby win key for Halswell’s playoffs goal
Derby win key for Halswell’s playoffs goal
Halswell Hornets can lock up a Canterbury rugby league premiership playoff spot with a win in Saturday’s penultimate round.
Resurgent Linwood look to continue winning run
Resurgent Linwood look to continue winning run
Linwood coach Brendon Nolan believes his side’s mid-season form slump has made them stronger for Saturday’s semi-final clash with High School Old Boys.
Poolside at the Paris Olympics
Canterbury official will be poolside at Paris Olympics
When Christine Cassin began officiating swim meets almost 20 years ago, she could never have imagined where it would lead.
From Wharenui to Paris
From Wharenui to Paris
When Christine Cassin began officiating swim meets nearly 20 years ago, she could never have imagined where it would lead to.
Hockey umpire: ‘It’s something special’
Hockey umpire: ‘It’s something special’
A maiden trip to the Olympics has been a long time coming for hockey umpire Gareth Greenfield.
Brothers ready for heat of competition
Brothers ready for heat of competition
Brothers Joe and Charlie Morrison are on the cusp of fulfilling a lifelong dream when they run out for the Black Sticks at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Cross country success for para athletes
Cross country success for para athletes
A group of para athletes from Papanui High School have seen huge success at the New Zealand secondary schools cross country championships at QEII Park.
Tight at the top of Metro rugby competition
Tight at the top of Metro rugby competition
New competition leaders Marist Albion make the trip to play Burnside on Saturday, who were knocked off top spot after a 30-22 loss to Sydenham at the weekend.
Razor calls Timo before milestone game
Razor calls Timo before milestone 500th game
While his days of dreaming about an All Blacks call-up may be behind him, Robbie Timo still received a phone call from head coach Scott Robertson on Saturday.
Keas on top of the CRL table
Keas on top of the CRL table
The Linwood Keas sit at the top of the Canterbury Rugby League table ahead of their trip to Halswell on Saturday.
Ferrymead Bays wary of FC Nelson
Ferrymead Bays wary of FC Nelson
Ferrymead Bays will brave the unknown in their Chatham Cup third-round away clash with FC Nelson on Sunday.
Surging UC staying focused on securing playoff spot
Surging UC staying focused on securing playoff spot
An uptick in form has seen Canterbury University rocket up the Metro Premiership table ahead of their clash with Sumner on Saturday.