Late try seals historic win for Selwyn
Late try seals historic win for Selwyn
Selwyn Schools are riding high in the Miles Toyota Premiership after a historic 35-33 win over Christ’s College.
Sam Coughlan
'A coach trying to do the best for my fighters'
'A coach trying to do the best for my fighters'
Holly Sullivan was one of the first female boxing coaches in NZ when she started out at the Woolston Boxing Club.
Schools pitch plan for breakaway first XV comp
Schools pitch plan for breakaway first XV comp
The schoolboy rugby scene in Canterbury could be in for a major shake-up.
Tough time on the training turf
Tough time on the training turf
In the final part of the series, sports reporter Sam Coughlan hits the hockey turf to train with the Marist premier team.
Century of shield battles for seaside rivals
Century of shield battles for seaside rivals
A hundred years of rugby history will be celebrated on Saturday when Sumner and New Brighton clash for the Falton Shield.
Embracing the legacy of CBHS's famous No 10 jersey
Young playmaker embracing the legacy of CBHS's famous No 10 jersey
Christchurch Boys’ High School has a storied history of stars in the No 10 jersey for the first XV - and a Darfield teenager is the latest to stake a claim.
Outpaced, outpassed and run ragged on the netball court
Outpaced, outpassed and run ragged on the netball court
Sports reporter Sam Coughlan has been beaten up in the boxing ring, thumped on the rugby league and union fields, and had his ego bruised at football training.
Another Robertson makes waves
Another Robertson makes waves
Keep an eye on Macklan Robertson, the young playmaker starting to make a mark in the Christchurch Metro premier competition.
Tackled and trampled - but still smiling
Tackled and trampled - but still smiling after training with the Linwood Bulls
Sports journo Sam Coughlan has been punched in the boxing ring, pummelled on the league field and scored at a Christchurch United football practice. This week he trained with the Linwood Bulls.
Pressure mounts as Cashmere Tech fail to fire
Pressure mounts as Cashmere Tech fail to fire
Amid Cashmere Technical’s worst run of form in 13 years, head coach Dan Schwarz is not ruling out making changes to his side.
Opportunity for New Brighton American football hopeful
Opportunity for New Brighton American football hopeful
New Brighton rugby halfback Isaac Redman is preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime as he heads to the United States on an American football scholarship.
Absences can’t stop University’s winning ways
Absences can’t stop University’s winning ways
Despite missing key players and their head coach, the University of Canterbury continues to find ways to win in the Metro rugby competition.
Hornets hooker cleared of biting
Hornets hooker cleared of biting
Halswell Hornets hooker Antonio Lemalu has been cleared of biting an opposing player.
From boxing to rugby league - and now the beautiful game
From boxing to rugby league - and now the beautiful game
Sports journo Sam Coughlan has been in the boxing ring, trained with champion rugby league team Hornby Panthers and now he reports on his session with Christchurch United.
Code-hopping Lam becomes a Magpie
Code-hopping Panthers hooker becomes a Magpie
Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam has continued his switch from rugby union to league, joining Brisbane club Souths Logan Magpies.
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Christchurch United are aiming to keep their unbeaten Southern League record intact when they face Universities on Thursday night.
Second round showdown for table-topping sides
UC v Marist Albion: Second round showdown for table-topping club rugby sides
The two most impressive teams from the first round of Metro club rugby action will go head-to-head on Saturday.
Midfielder back in title chase after injury woes
Christchurch United midfielder back in title chase after injury woes
Christchurch United midfielder Jago Godden is back on the pitch and making an impact after a gruelling injury layoff.
Jym bids farewell to Selwyn football
'I actually wash all the shirts myself': Champion of Selwyn kids football bids farewell
After nearly 30 years running kids’ football in Selwyn, Jym Findlay knows this season will be his last.
Joel Lam sets his sights on NRL dream
Crusaders to the Hornby Panthers: Joel Lam sets his sights on NRL dream
New Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam is taking a big risk by leaving behind a promising rugby union career to chase his NRL dream.