Sam Coughlan

'Tough' clash expected in Metro premier final

Lancaster Park captain Angus Hamilton bowls against Old Boys in 2022. PHOTO: LANCASTER PARK...

Metro premier one-day final: 'Tough' clash expected as Burnside West Uni take on Lancaster Park

Burnside West Uni are looking to avenge last year’s loss in the Christchurch Metro premier one-day competition final when they face Lancaster Park on Sunday.

Another Jack in the Crusaders’ club

Young lock Liam Jack is following the same path as his father and uncle - and it leads to the Crusaders.

Boys’ High athletes knock over senior rivals

Christchurch Boys' High athletes blow away their older rivals

Two Christchurch Boys’ High students have blown away their senior competition at the Canterbury track and field athletics championships.

Key players sign on for Coastal Spirit

Coastal Spirit’s Dominic McGarr (left) and goalkeeper Ellis Hare-Reid combine to tackle Declan...

Key players sign on for Coastal Spirit

Coastal Spirit have locked up four key players ahead of the Southern League season.

Old Boys aim to make up for missed opportunities

Old Boys Collegians players walk off the field after their loss to Burnside West Uni. PHOTO:...

Old Boys Collegians aim to make up for missed opportunities

Old Boys Collegians will look to win the key moments during Saturday’s clash with St Albans in the two-day competition.

Belfast rugby stalwart steps back

Les McFadden at the Belfast club rooms where he has been a member for more than 70 years. PHOTO:...

Belfast rugby life member: Les takes step back after 70 years of service

Belfast rugby stalwart Les McFadden has been an active member of the club for more than 70 years – but now he’s taking a step back to focus on his family.

Phoenix reserves sign Cashmere Tech keeper

Canterbury goalkeeper Matt Foord will join the Wellington Phoenix reserve side after an outstanding season with Cashmere Technical.

Lancaster Park side reunite to mark Aussie tour

The Lancaster Park colts team of 1974 who played five matches in Melbourne, pictured at Lancaster...

'It was just tremendous': Lancaster Park side reunite to mark Aussie tour

In 1974 the Lancaster Park colts cricket team went on a five-match tour of Melbourne - now 50 years later they have reunited for a weekend of fun on and off the field.

Metro cricket heats up as top teams set to battle

Matt Hay (2nd left) celebrates a wicket with his Burnside West Uni teammates. PHOTO: ELIZABETH...

Metro cricket heats up as top teams set to battle

Big top-four clashes headline Christchurch Metro premier cricket matches on Saturday.

Metro premier competition still wide open

East Shirley’s Leo Carter plays a sweep shot against Sydenham’s Raunaq Kapur during his innings...

Metro premier competition still wide open

The Christchurch Metro one-day competition ticks over its halfway point this weekend as the ladder starts to take shape.

English all-rounder hits right note for Weedons

George Hill playing for Yorkshire against Durham in a County Championship match at the Seat...

English all-rounder hits right note for Weedons

Weedons have secured the services of English all-rounder George Hill for the Canterbury Country premier season.

Club rugby: Who’s at the coaching helm

The club rugby season starts in 11 weeks. Sports reporter Sam Coughlan looks at who the coaches are for the Coleman Shield and Combined Country competitions this season.

Star player doesn’t forget grass roots

Daryl Mitchell during game two of the Twenty20 series between the Black Caps and Bangladesh on...

Star player doesn’t forget grass roots

Daryl Mitchell will soon be a multi-millionaire in the Indian Premier League – but he’s still got time for his local club.

Hard-hitter follows in footsteps of his countrymen

South-African born Bevon-John Jacobs celebrates a century for Sydenham against East Shirley....

Hard-hitter follows in footsteps of his countrymen

The number of South African-born stars in New Zealand cricketing circles continues to rise, and Bevon-John Jacobs is hoping to join the likes of Black Caps Glenn Phillips and Devon Conway.

Boys' High dominates Gillette Cup again

PACE: Alex Kirkland bowls against Otago Boys' High School. Photo: Ash Wanasinghe Photography

Boys' High dominates Gillette Cup again

Boys’ High claimed their 12th title at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln – extending their lead in the list of most titles won.

Promising Foulkes on fringe of U19 World Cup

Robson Foulkes in action for Canterbury U19s against Northern Districts. PHOTO: EMMA BREITMEYER

Promising Foulkes on fringe of U19 World Cup

Darfield all-rounder Robson Foulkes has broken into the international arena for the first time.

Sydenham breaks seven-year premier title drought

Sydenham’s premier men’s team celebrate winning the Christchurch Metro T20 competition for the...

Sydenham breaks seven-year premier title drought

Sydenham cricket club have claimed their first premier men’s trophy in seven years

Cashmere races to victory

(Clockwise from top left) Sara Prince, Greta Prince, Finn Groer, Katie Chinn, Elsie Brown, Mike...

Cashmere High wins Get2Go Challenge

Cashmere High School’s junior adventure racing team has won the national Get2Go Challenge in Tongariro.

Sibling rivalry reaches new heights

Eliza (left) and Zara McDonnell with their silver and gold medals from the New Zealand secondary...

Sibling rivalry reaches new heights

Identical twins Zara and Eliza McDonnell are enjoying huge success on the national sporting stage – and right by each others’ side.

Lincoln racewalker claims national record

Lincoln High student Alysa Brown with her gold medal in the junior girls 2000m walk, alongside...

Lincoln racewalker claims national record

A Lincoln High School student has shattered a national record at the New Zealand secondary schools track and field championships in Christchurch.

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