Sporting family keeps shining
Canterbury sporting family keeps shining on the global stage
A memorable few weeks for the Darry family has got even better.
Sam Coughlan
Boys’ High first XV coach bows out
Christchurch Boys’ High first XV coach bows out
Christchurch Boys’ High School’s first XV season has ended in defeat - and the tenure of long-standing head coach Rhys Archibald has come to an end.
Cashmere Tech on the verge of league title
Cashmere Tech on the verge of claiming league title
Just one more win. That’s all Cashmere Technical need to secure the Southern League title.
Most popular codes record big leaps in junior, youth players
Most popular codes record big leaps in junior, youth players
Participation in junior and youth sports in Canterbury has grown over the past few years, with some codes experiencing a boom. Reporter Sam Coughlan delves into the figures to find out what’s behind it.
Coastal facing massive challenge in first Chatham Cup semi
Coastal facing massive challenge in first Chatham Cup semi
The biggest game in Coastal Spirit’s history will take place on Sunday when they host Wellington Olympic in their Chatham Cup semi-final.
CBHS, Christ’s to do battle in premiership semi
'Do-or-die match': Christchurch BHS, Christ’s to do battle in premiership semi-final
Christchurch Boys’ High School and Christ’s College’s storied rivalry will be re-ignited in the Miles Toyota Premiership semi-final on Saturday.
Grand final a chance to bow out in style
Grand final a chance to bow out in style for departing Hornby brothers
Hornby Panthers veteran Corey Lawrie is eyeing the next stage of his sporting career.
Linwood never stopped believing in their modern-day waka
Linwood never stopped believing in their modern-day waka
Belief and a green metal relic of a rugby bus. That’s what drove Linwood to their drought-breaking victory in the Canterbury Metro premier rugby final on Sunday.
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.
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.