Sydenham, Burnside nailbiter to resume
Sydenham, Burnside nailbiter to resume on Saturday
Burnside West-University and Sydenham are evenly poised at the halfway mark of their two-day men's premiership clash at Sydenham Park.
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United-Coastal rivalry shifts to national stage
Christchurch United, Coastal Spirit rivalry on the national stage
Christchurch United and Coastal Spirit will write another chapter in their rivalry when the two clubs meet in the National League at Linfield Park on Saturday.
Pride pick up points as United, Coastal slip
Pride pick up points as United, Coastal slip
The Canterbury United Pride’s form is improving ahead of a clash to keep their Women’s National League hopes alive.
Talented Tromp twins looking to learn on the pitch
Talented Tromp twins looking to learn on the pitch
Three months ago, twin brothers Matt and Josh Tromp were taking down the likes of Australian captain Pat Cummins and Pakistan quick Haris Rauf. Now they are playing in the Metro club premiership.
Bulls will improve after big grand final loss - coach
Bulls will improve after big grand final loss - coach
Canterbury Bulls head coach Walt Wilson believes his team will only improve after the experience of playing in the grand final of rugby league’s national premiership.
Siblings making their mark in the ring
Siblings making their mark in the ring
A Canterbury brother and sister are on the rise in the boxing world after they both claimed national titles.
Bulls back in premiership grand final
From rags to riches: Bulls return to national premiership grand final on Sunday
Two years ago, the Canterbury Bulls were relegated from the national premiership. Now they are a win away from their first title in 11 years if they can beat Counties Manukau in the final.
United skipper steps away from football
Christchurch United skipper steps away from football
Christchurch United’s positive start to the National League will have to continue without their retiring captain Travis Graham.
National title five years in the making
National title five years in the making for Shirley Boys' High
After a five-year journey, Shirley Boys’ High School has celebrated their first-ever national schools basketball title.
Telling sports stories from the sidelines
Telling sports stories from the sidelines
At sports games across Christchurch, you’ll often spot people perched on the sidelines, camera in hand, capturing the action - usually for little or no financial reward. These are their stories.
Bulls teams face key premiership clashes
Key premiership clashes for Canterbury Bulls sides at Ngā Puna Wai
The Canterbury Bulls men's and women's sides are in fine form ahead of a double-header at Ngā Puna Wai on Saturday.
Light Bears ready for 'once in a lifetime' final
Light Bears ready for 'once in a lifetime' clash at Eden Park
The High School Old Boys Light Bears captain has given his troops a clear message ahead of their U85kg National Club Cup final, which will be played before the All Blacks test at Eden Park on Saturday.
New squad members boost United and Coastal
New squad members boost United and Coastal
Christchurch United and Coastal Spirit have bolstered their squads ahead of this weekend’s opening round of National League games.
George Bell to start in shield clash
George Bell added to starting lineup for Cantebury's shield clash
Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield hero George Bell is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's defence of the Log o' Wood against Otago.
Home turf gives Bulls a boost
Home turf gives Bulls a boost for Waikato clash
The Canterbury Bulls women’s team will return to the site of last weekend's victory over Auckland Vulcans when they meet Waikato at Ngā Puna Wai on Saturday.
Halswell face daunting trip after first-leg win
Halswell United face daunting away game after first-leg win
Halswell United have landed a major blow to opponents FC Nelson in their quest for promotion to the Southern League.
History beckons for Shirley basketballers
History beckons for Shirley basketballers
Shirley Boys’ High School has already made basketball history this year - but they are not done yet.
Cup heroics a bittersweet finish
Cup heroics a bittersweet finish
Scoring a hat-trick in the English Cup final was a special way to cap off a tough season for Cashmere Technical’s Lyle Matthysen.
Veteran netballers refuse to pay fine for skipping game against school
Veteran netballers refuse to pay fine for skipping game against school
A veteran Canterbury netball team is refusing to play a fine for deciding not to play a “friendly” game against a competitive school side.
Veteran netballers in default fine stoush
Veteran netballers in default fine stoush
Selwyn Netball has issued a Lincoln club a default fine for deciding not to play a “friendly” game in July. But they have refused to pay and are lodging a complaint about how the matter was handled.