Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty
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.
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Tech aim to overturn recent form against rivals
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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'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.