Sam Coughlan

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 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.

Canterbury sporting family keeps shining on the global stage

A memorable few weeks for the Darry family has got even better.

Boys’ High first XV coach bows out

Christchurch Boys’ High first XV coach bows out

Christchurch Boys’ High School’s first XV season has ended in defeat - and the tenure of long-standing head coach Rhys Archibald has come to an end.

Cashmere Tech on the verge of league title

Cashmere Technical are just one win away from securing the Southern League title. PHOTO: JIM...

Cashmere Tech on the verge of claiming league title

Just one more win. That’s all Cashmere Technical need to secure the Southern League title.

Most popular codes record big leaps in junior, youth players

Rugby league has seen a 30 per cent growth this year, compared to last. PHOTO: CRL

Most popular codes record big leaps in junior, youth players

Participation in junior and youth sports in Canterbury has grown over the past few years, with some codes experiencing a boom. Reporter Sam Coughlan delves into the figures to find out what’s behind it.

Coastal facing massive challenge in first Chatham Cup semi

Coastal Spirit’s Matt Bergin beats a pair of Christchurch United defenders during his team’s 1-0...

Coastal facing massive challenge in first Chatham Cup semi

The biggest game in Coastal Spirit’s history will take place on Sunday when they host Wellington Olympic in their Chatham Cup semi-final.

CBHS, Christ’s to do battle in premiership semi

Boys’ High and Christ’s College last met in round 3. Boys’ High won 34-25. PHOTO: DARRYN FINDLAY

'Do-or-die match': Christchurch BHS, Christ’s to do battle in premiership semi-final

Christchurch Boys’ High School and Christ’s College’s storied rivalry will be re-ignited in the Miles Toyota Premiership semi-final on Saturday.

Grand final a chance to bow out in style

Grand final a chance to bow out in style for departing Hornby brothers

Hornby Panthers veteran Corey Lawrie is eyeing the next stage of his sporting career.

Linwood never stopped believing in their modern-day waka

Belief and a green metal relic of a rugby bus. That’s what drove Linwood to their drought-breaking victory in the Canterbury Metro premier rugby final on Sunday.

Tight tussle looms in major semi-final

Linwood Keas’ Jarrod Pukeroa-Sutherland carries the ball into contact against Hornby Panthers...

Tight tussle looms in major semi-final

The Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers share bragging rights as they go into Saturday’s Canterbury league premiership major semi-final.

UC, Linwood vie for Metro title

Linwood centre Ethan Faitaua looks for a gap in the Marist Albion defence. PHOTOS: BRANDON KUIPERS

Linwood captain hoping to mark milestone game with Metro title

Linwood will be looking to emulate the great side of 1973 in the Metro rugby final on Sunday.

Cantabrians to look out for at the Paris Olympics

There are 25 Canterbury athletes representing New Zealand at the Paris Olympics. Sports reporter Sam Coughlan runs through each one and when you can watch them in action.

Three sides vying for last two spots in semi-finals

Eastern Eagles face a must-win game against Halswell Hornets to qualify for the CRL Premiership...

Three sides vying for last two spots in semi-finals

A crunch final-round Canterbury Rugby League premiership clash awaits the Halswell Hornets and Eastern Eagles.

Cashmere Technical regroup after first league defeat

Cashmere Tech’s Jack Hallahan tries to find some space. PHOTO: JIM WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Cashmere Technical regroup after first league defeat

After their first league defeat of the season, Cashmere Technical are regrouping ahead of their clash with Selwyn United on Saturday.

Blow for Marist Albion ahead of preliminary final

Crusaders loose forward Dom Gardiner is a late withdrawal from Marist Albion's squad to take on Linwood in the preliminary final on Saturday.

Training regime gets artistic swimmer to Peru

Amelia McConnochie is set to compete at the Artistic Swimming Junior Championships in Lima, Peru....

Tough training regime earns Amelia trip Peru for artistic swimming champs

Canterbury artistic swimmer Amelia McConnochie is set to travel to Peru for a historic competition.

Coastal face stern test against league leaders

Coastal Spirit striker Alex Steinwascher weighs up his options against Ferrymead Bays. PHOTO: JIM...

Coastal face stern test against league leaders

Having made club history already this season, Coastal Spirit are eyeing the top of the Southern League as they continue their unbeaten campaign.

Derby win key for Halswell’s playoffs goal

Halswell Hornets can lock up a Canterbury rugby league premiership playoff spot with a win in Saturday’s penultimate round.

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