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.
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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 to appeal 10-week ban for biting
Hornets to appeal 10-week ban for biting
The Halswell Hornets plan to appeal a 10-week suspension handed to hooker Antonio Lemalu, who was accused of biting an opponent during their win over Greymouth three weeks ago.
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.
Fresh faces to aid Cashmere Tech's title defence
Fresh faces to aid Cashmere Tech's title defence
Cashmere Technical head coach Dan Schwarz believes he has brought in the best possible players to continue his side’s success when the Southern League kicks off this weekend.
UC runner set the pace for teen's record mile
How a UC runner set the pace for teen's four minute mile record
When Ethan Smolej stepped off the track at the halfway mark of the ACA Mile Night in Auckland, he wasn’t disappointed – he knew he had done his job perfectly.
Five-wicket bag puts Burnside on brink of title
Tait's five-wicket bag puts Burnside on brink of Metro two-day title
A five-wicket bag for Alex Tait has all but won the Metro two-day competition for Burnside after the first day of play against Old Boys Collegians.
Lawrie aims to leave his mark on Panthers
Former Warriors player aiming to leave his mark on the Hornby Panthers
New Hornby Panthers head coach Corey Lawrie wants to put his own spin on the side - after taking over from his younger brother Jed.
Young boxers ready to make their mark
Young boxers ready to make their mark as season swings into action
The boxing season starts this weekend with the South Island Novice Championship at Woolston Boxing Club.
Title race, relegation battle set for dramatic end
Title race, relegation battle set for dramatic end
All is to play for at the top and bottom of the two-day Metro cricket competition table with one round of matches to play.