Defending champs eye second two-day title
Defending champs eye second two-day title
Burnside West Uni are in reach of their second Christchurch Metro two-day title in as many years as the final round of the season starts on Saturday.
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Co-captain back on the diamond after birth of son
Winning co-captain back on the diamond after birth of second child
Parklands Christchurch United softballer Tessa Metuatini’s return to the diamond couldn’t have come at a better time for her sporting family - and her growing whānau.
Title defence a confidence boost for Kaiapoi
Title defence a confidence boost for Kaiapoi as national champs get under way
Fresh off defending their title as Canterbury champions, the Kaiapoi Queens have headed into the national championship with confidence on home soil.
Debutants shine with bat and ball
Club cricket debutants shine with bat and ball
Michael Rae and Matt Rowe have made an instant impact on debut for Sydenham in their match against Merivale-Papanui at Edgar MacIntosh Park.
Crusaders favour experienced line-up against Drua
Crusaders favour experienced line-up to take on Drua
The Crusaders have opted for experience over youth to face the Fijian Drua in Lautoka on Saturday as try to avoid a 0-3 start to the season for the first time since 1996.
Groundskeeper aims to go one better at golf open
Groundskeeper aims to go one better at golf open
Few know Shirley Links better than course superintendent Mark Lawson who will compete in the NZ Hickory Open there from Tuesday.
Massive week ahead for Weedons
Massive week ahead for Weedons
Weedons have their sights set on two must-win games either side of a final in the Canterbury Country premier competition.
Christchurch United eye up early silverware
Christchurch United eye up early silverware in Charity Cup
Christchurch United will have their first chance to pick up silverware in 2024 when they take on Wellington Olympic in the pre-season Charity Cup.
Burnside West want more silverware after one-day success
Burnside West want more silverware after one-day success
Burnside West Uni are swiftly turning their focus to the back end of the two-day competition after winning their first piece of silverware this season.
Young halves set to start for Crusaders
Young halves set to start for Crusaders in Melbourne Super Round
The Crusaders have named an inexperienced new halves pairing for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Waratahs in Melbourne on Saturday.
Rugby stalwart hails volunteers
New Canterbury Rugby Union life member hails volunteers
New Canterbury Rugby Union life member Gavin Eastwick says communities could not do without volunteers.
'Tough' clash expected in Metro premier final
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
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
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 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
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
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
'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
Metro cricket heats up as top teams set to battle
Big top-four clashes headline Christchurch Metro premier cricket matches on Saturday.