Sam Coughlan

'I still umpire from the lounge chair'

Jan Hefford won a competition to deliver the ball for the Silver Ferns’ Constellation Cup game...

'Magical moment': Jan back on centre stage

More than 40 years ago, former Christchurch umpire Jan Hefford was right in the middle of a netball test match involving NZ. And last week she was again - in a slightly different capacity.

Teen gets taste of professional life

Canterbury teen gets taste of life as a pro footballer

A young Canterbury footballer has taken the next step towards her professional dream.

Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty

Opening batter Alex Stead is the fourth member of his family to represent Riccarton. PHOTO:...

Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty

The Stead family’s history with Riccarton now spans three generations after their youngest made his debut for the club.

Tech aim to overturn recent form against rivals

Coastal Spirit striker Alex Steinwascher scored a hat-trick during his side’s 3-0 win against the...

Cashmere Tech hoping to overturn recent form as rivals clash again

Christchurch’s two top football teams will battle it out on the pitch for the fifth time this season on Sunday - and there will be more than just bragging rights up for grabs.

Scholarships drive teens to succeed

Chris White was awarded $54,000 to go towards racing in the Toyota GR86 Championship next month....

CBHS driver on track to turn Supercars dream into a reality

A Christchurch Boys’ High student is speeding towards his dream of racing Supercars as he prepares to drive in one of NZ’s top junior motorsport championships next month.

Former Highlander in talks over Crusaders coaching role

Harlequins attach coach Nick Evans is in talks to join the Crusaders' coaching lineup in 2025....

Former Highlander in talks over Crusaders coaching role

Former Highlanders first-five Nick Evans is in talks with the Crusaders about joining their coaching lineup next season.

Former ABs first-five in line for Crusaders role

Crusaders eye up former All Blacks first-five for vacant coaching role

Former All Blacks first-five Nick Evans is in talks with the Crusaders about joining their coaching lineup next season.

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.

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