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ChristchurchSeptember 24

Double dose of Rockquest success for Christchurch school

Burnside High School has flown the flag for Christchurch at the Rockquest national finals with a second-place finish in the solo/duo competition.
Double dose of Rockquest success for Christchurch school
Double dose of Rockquest success for Christchurch school
ChristchurchSeptember 24

Veteran ready for his biggest test in National League opener

Christchurch footballer ​Chris Murphy has played 481 matches for Ferrymead Bays, but possibly none will be bigger than Saturday’s National League opener at home to Eastern Suburbs.
Veteran ready for his biggest test in National League opener
Veteran ready for his biggest test in National League opener
ChristchurchSeptember 19

League legends set to reunite

A host of some of New Zealand’s finest rugby league legends are set to descend on Christchurch in November for a reunion more than 40 years in the making for some.
League legends set to reunite
League legends set to reunite
SelwynSeptember 16

‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club

Alex Smith never had an interest in football before meeting husband Hamish Smith in 2019. But now the 31-year-old is Selwyn United’s first female president after taking over from Stan de Rooy.
‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club
‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club
FootballSeptember 10

Southern League structure not yet sorted

Issues with funding and the competition structure mean the format for next year’s Southern League is yet to be finalised as this year’s competition comes to an end.
Southern League structure not yet sorted
Southern League structure not yet sorted
ChristchurchSeptember 3

Community sport taking centre stage at stadium

​Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium has played host to a number of premium sporting fixtures, but it has also emerged as a new hub for community sport.
Community sport taking centre stage at stadium
Community sport taking centre stage at stadium
ChristchurchAugust 27

St Andrew’s College back on the big stage after 35-year wait

For the first time in 35 years, Christchurch's St Andrew’s College will feature at the National Top Four after upsetting powerhouse Southland Boys’ High in the South Island final.
St Andrew’s College back on the big stage after 35-year wait
St Andrew’s College back on the big stage after 35-year wait
ChristchurchAugust 27

National League dream a reality for Christchurch football clubs

Coastal Spirit have joined Cashmere Technical in qualifying as the Southern League’s two representatives in next year’s new-look league.
National League dream a reality for Christchurch football clubs
National League dream a reality for Christchurch football clubs
LeagueAugust 20

Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach

Jarrod Race has coached a premier rugby league side for just one season, but he has already ended a historic title drought and claimed the Pat Smith Trophy – Canterbury rugby league’s premier prize.
Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach
Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach
RugbyAugust 20

St Andrew’s College v Southland BHS: National champs qualification on the line

Christchurch’s St Andrew’s College will be chasing history when they host Southland Boys’ High in the South Island final on Saturday.
St Andrew’s College v Southland BHS: National champs qualification on the line
St Andrew’s College v Southland BHS: National champs qualification on the line