Hockey umpire: ‘It’s something special’
Hockey umpire: ‘It’s something special’
A maiden trip to the Olympics has been a long time coming for hockey umpire Gareth Greenfield.
Sam Coughlan
Brothers ready for heat of competition
Brothers ready for heat of competition
Brothers Joe and Charlie Morrison are on the cusp of fulfilling a lifelong dream when they run out for the Black Sticks at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Cross country success for para athletes
Cross country success for para athletes
A group of para athletes from Papanui High School have seen huge success at the New Zealand secondary schools cross country championships at QEII Park.
Tight at the top of Metro rugby competition
Tight at the top of Metro rugby competition
New competition leaders Marist Albion make the trip to play Burnside on Saturday, who were knocked off top spot after a 30-22 loss to Sydenham at the weekend.
Razor calls Timo before milestone game
Razor calls Timo before milestone 500th game
While his days of dreaming about an All Blacks call-up may be behind him, Robbie Timo still received a phone call from head coach Scott Robertson on Saturday.
Keas on top of the CRL table
Keas on top of the CRL table
The Linwood Keas sit at the top of the Canterbury Rugby League table ahead of their trip to Halswell on Saturday.
Ferrymead Bays wary of FC Nelson
Ferrymead Bays wary of FC Nelson
Ferrymead Bays will brave the unknown in their Chatham Cup third-round away clash with FC Nelson on Sunday.
Surging UC staying focused on securing playoff spot
Surging UC staying focused on securing playoff spot
An uptick in form has seen Canterbury University rocket up the Metro Premiership table ahead of their clash with Sumner on Saturday.
55-year-old set to play his 500th game
55-year-old Linwood teacher set to play his 500th game for Sumner
Robbie Timo will notch up a unique milestone on Saturday when he runs out with Sumner’s division 2 side in what will be his 500th game for his beloved club.
Riccarton Knights on the rise
Riccarton Knights on the rise
The Riccarton Knights take on the Eastern Eagles at Wainoni Park this weekend as they chase their first Canterbury Rugby League premiership finals appearance since 2015.
Top-of-the-table Burnside challenge for DCL Shield
Top-of-the-table Burnside challenge for DCL Shield
Burnside take on University of Canterbury in a DCL Shield challenge on Saturday.
Cashmere squad steps up without star striker
Cashmere Technical squad steps up without star striker
Cashmere Technical have so far withstood every challenge and remain unbeaten at the top of the league ahead of Saturday’s tough game against Ferrymead Bays.
Clash of the cellar dwellers a must-win
Clash between Southern League cellar dwellers a must-win to avoid relegation
A relegation dogfight beckons for FC Twenty 11 and Universities on Saturday as both teams battle to stay in the Southern League.
Goalkeeper's TikTok videos a big hit
Christchurch goalkeeper's TikTok videos a big hit
Halswell United premiership goalkeeper Harry Eastwick, 18, is making a name for himself online by posting highlights from his games which he films on a GoPro.
United not taking cup opponents lightly
Christchurch United not taking second-tier cup opponents lightly
Christchurch United will open their Chatham Cup defence against second-tier premiership side Western AFC at home on Friday night.
HSOB aim to avoid shield 'curse'
High School Old Boys aim to avoid DCL Shield 'curse'
High School Old Boys take on Christchurch at home on Saturday in their first DCL Shield defence.
From a broken neck to rowing for NZ
From a broken neck to rowing for NZ
Six months ago, promising Christchurch rower Luke Hickling was told by doctors he came perilously close to never being able to walk again - now he has earned national selection.
Consistency key for Hornets
Hornets face Keas in top of the table clash
Halswell Hornets are hoping to do the basics well this weekend in their top of the table Canterbury rugby league premiership clash with Linwood Keas.
United’s dominance likely to be challenged
Christchurch United’s dominance likely to be challenged
Christchurch United’s perfect record at the top of the Southern League table could be in jeopardy this weekend when they meet Coastal Spirit.
Sydenham’s passion reignited this season
Sydenham’s passion reignited this season
Sydenham are bouncing back from a challenging 2023 in style, leading the way in the Metro Premier competition after three rounds. This weekend they face High School Old Boys.