Sam Coughlan

Old Boys Collegians head into day two on top

Old Boys declare; Sydenham, Burnside in strong positions going into day two

Old Boys Collegians have batted themselves into a dominant position heading into day two of their premiership match against Heathcote.

Takarua claims back-to-back bowls titles

Takarua claims back-to-back bowls titles

Aiden Takarua has won his second consecutive Burnside under-26 singles bowls tournament.

New recruits chasing elusive success

Southern League MVP David Yoo. PHOTO: JIM WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY

New recruits chasing elusive success

David Yoo and Riley Grover have gone from trying to stop Coastal Spirit from qualifying for the National League to helping them in their first tilt at this level.

Defending champs eye more silverware

Defending champs Burnside West University eye more silverware

Burnside West University are not feeling the pressure of being the incumbent champions as the new Metro cricket season gets under way on Saturday.

Technical's star midfielder ruled out this weekend due to injury

Technical's star midfielder ruled out this weekend due to injury

Cashmere Technical will be without midfielder Matt Tod-Smith for the first home game of their National League campaign against the Wellington Phoenix Reserves on Sunday.

Christchurch looks to the future

Christchurch looks to the future by signing Hammett and Sisson

Former All Blacks and Crusaders hooker Mark Hammett will spearhead a bid to rejuvenate one of NZ's oldest rugby clubs - Christchurch.

Successful coach's love for teaching gets results

St Thomas of Canterbury College's title-winning rugby league head coach, Andrew Auimatagi, has his fingers in many sporting pies.

High-flying Kerr aims to inspire next generation

When Dunedin-born high jumper Hamish Kerr stood atop the Olympic podium, he wasn’t thinking about the gold medal around his neck or the national anthem playing.

High-flying Kerr aims to inspire next generation

High-flying Kerr keen to inspire next generation of Olympians

When Christchurch high jumper Hamish Kerr stood atop the Olympic podium, he wasn’t thinking about his gold medal or the national anthem - he was focused on his family sitting nearby in the stands.

Bulls on verge of premiership return

One more win needed to return Canterbury Bulls to NZRL premiership

The Canterbury Bulls head into next weekend’s NZRL premiership playoff against Wellington with confidence after a perfect run in the South Island championship.

Light Bears pumped for ABs curtain-raiser

Blindside flanker Joshua Purdon carries the ball into contact for the Light Bears. PHOTO: JAMES...

High School Old Boys Light Bears pumped for All Blacks curtain-raiser clash

The High School Old Boys Light Bears are "chomping at the bit" to run onto Sky Stadium for the curtain-raiser to the All Blacks test against Australia on Saturday.

Coastal Spirit hoping for change of luck

Coastal Spirit will renew their battle with Wellington Olympic on Saturday. Here Matt Bergin...

Coastal Spirit, Cashmere Tech launch National League campaigns

A Chatham Cup semi-final rematch will headline the first round of the National League as Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit start their campaigns.

Nationals next up for successful skaters

Hunter Smith won the basic novice boys’ competition. Photo: Supplied

Nationals next up for successful skaters

A Christchurch ice skating club is turning its attention to the nationals after picking up a haul of medals at the North Island championships.

Bulls chasing chance to win promotion

Tom Irving from the Bulls gets a pass away while Deijre Siaki and Te Morehu Rewiti watch on...

Bulls chasing chance to win promotion

The Canterbury Bulls have a winner-takes-all clash with the Southland Rams on Saturday to decide who will contest the national premiership promotion match.

Halswell United co-founder still in the game

Halswell United co-founder Noel Hopgood. Photo: Supplied

Halswell United co-founder's enduring love for club spans 60 years

Halswell United marked its 60th anniversary this year - and Noel Hopgood, 93, still plays an integral role at the club he co-founded in 1964.

Coastal Spirit servant stepping back after cup win

Coastal Spirit servant could hang up his boots after winning English Cup

One of Coastal Spirit’s greatest servants could be hanging up his boots after the club’s first trophy win.

Tech, Coastal meet in English Cup final

Coastal Spirit’s Sako Satsumi wins the ball off Universities’ Hunter Hine during his side’s 2-1...

Cashmere Tech, Coastal to clash in English Cup final

National League qualifiers Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit will go head-to-head at English Park on Saturday in the English Cup final.

Golden girl back at family home

'Escape the chaos': Golden girl back at her family home in Christchurch

Double Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews is back in Christchurch visiting her parents and looking forward to an extended period of rest and relaxation.

Sunday League marks 50 years

Canterbury Fiji Navua defender Laitia Tuilau clears the ball under pressure from Joe’s Bower 11...

Sunday League marks 50 years of community and competition

It was November 26, 1973, and a group of football enthusiasts were gathered at the Albion Hotel on Colombo St - the watering hole for Christchurch Star staff.

Veteran goalie set to notch up 300 games

Danny Knight will play his 300th match for Cashmere Tech this weekend. PHOTO: JIM WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Veteran goalie set to notch up 300 games for Cashmere Tech

Cashmere Technical veteran Danny Knight is set to join the 300 club when Tech take on Christchurch United on Sunday.

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