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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
ChristchurchAugust 18

Free entry to football double-header at One NZ Stadium

Thirteen years ago Cashmere Technical's Dan Schwarz lifted the Chatham Cup on home soil as a player. Now he will get the chance to do the same as a coach.
Free entry to football double-header at One NZ Stadium
Free entry to football double-header at One NZ Stadium
CanterburyAugust 14

1st XV final: Christchurch Boys’ High v St Andrew’s

Six years ago, St Andrew’s College upset title favourites Christchurch Boys’ High to win the Miles Toyota Premiership. On Saturday they will have an opportunity to repeat history.
1st XV final: Christchurch Boys’ High v St Andrew’s
1st XV final: Christchurch Boys’ High v St Andrew’s
CanterburyAugust 14

United axe coach as league hopes hang in balance

Christchurch United head coach Albert Riera has been removed from his role with just two games remaining in the season after a poor run of form.
United axe coach as league hopes hang in balance
United axe coach as league hopes hang in balance
ChristchurchAugust 12

First football matches at One NZ Stadium could be back-to-back cup finals

Christchurch could host both the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup finals on September 5-6.
First football matches at One NZ Stadium could be back-to-back cup finals
First football matches at One NZ Stadium could be back-to-back cup finals
CanterburyAugust 6

Shirley looks to rebuild after difficult campaign

“If we can live and breathe, then we’re still in there.” That is the Shirley Rugby Club's mentality after a difficult Christchurch metro premier season on and off the field.
Shirley looks to rebuild after difficult campaign
Shirley looks to rebuild after difficult campaign