Weekend football: Plenty of goals in Chatham Cup ties
Seventeen goals were scored in the two local Chatham Cup times, with Christchurch United and Cashmere Technical advancing into the round of 16.
Football
Cashmere Tech won’t be resting on laurels going into Chatham Cup
Cashmere Tech won’t be resting on laurels going into Chatham Cup
Cashmere Technical dropping points is a rarity, but a draw with Ferrymead Bays did not prevent the Mainland Football premiership powerhouse defending their crown with two rounds to play.
Ronaldo snub costs drinks giant billions
Ronaldo snub costs drinks giant billions
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's removal of two Coca-Cola bottles during a press conference has coincided with a fall of more than $NZ5 billion in the share price of the drinks giant.
Ronaldo snub costs drinks giant billions
Ronaldo snub costs drinks giant billions
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's removal of two Coca-Cola bottles during a press conference has coincided with a fall of more than $NZ5 billion in the share price of the drinks giant.
Cashmere Tech crowned premiership football champions
Cashmere Tech crowned premiership football champions
Cashmere Technical were crowned champions of the New World men's premiership on Saturday, while Christchurch United claimed a Southern League spot.
Competition heating up for Southern League spots
Big weekend of sport: Competition for Southern League spots heating up
Ferrymead Bays, the last team to beat Cashmere Tech in the football premiership, have an added incentive to conjure up an upset this weekend as the competition for Southern League places heats up.
Chance for rugby, league teams to regroup
Chance for Canterbury rugby, league teams to regroup
They might not be soaring, but buoyed by being named the province’s outstanding sports club of the year, the Canterbury Rugby League premiership improvers have pulled off another valuable win.
Cashmere Tech first to make Southern League
Cashmere Tech first to make Southern League
Cashmere Technical became the first side to qualify for the Southern League after accounting for Christchurch United 5 - 1 over the weekend.
Chelsea win Champions League
Chelsea win Champions League
Chelsea have won their second Champions League title, denying Manchester City their first after Kai Havertz grabbed a first-half goal to secure a 1-0 victory.
Qualifying spots likely for top two
Southern League qualifying spots likely for top two premiership sides
Both Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit have seemingly guaranteed their qualifying spots in the Southern League after round 9 of the New World Men's Premiership.
Mainland clubs battle for the Chatham Cup
Mainland clubs battle for the Chatham Cup
Extra time was needed to find two of the winners in round 1 of the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup.
Top clubs open up gap on premiership table
Gap opens up between top five and bottom three in football premiership
A three-point gap has opened up between fifth and sixth on the New World Men's Premiership table after both Cashmere Technical and Nomads produced vital come-from-behind wins in round 8.
Technical extend lead in New World Premiership
Technical extend lead in New World Premiership
At the midpoint of the New World Premiership, Cashmere Technical's lead has increased to three points.
Man City on brink of Premier League title
Man City on brink of Premier League title
Manchester City are on the brink of a third Premier League title in four seasons after a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday secured with goals by Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres.
Gap between top and bottom opens up in men's football premiership
Gap between top and bottom opens up in men's football premiership
There is now a clear split between the top and bottom four after a weekend of action in the New World Men's Premiership.
Football premiership table changes, first loss for Chch United
Football premiership table changes, first loss for Chch United
By Gavin SearleRound 5 of the New World Premiership saw leader's Christchurch United suffer their first loss of the season after going down to Nelson Suburbs 3 – 1.
United, Technical unbeaten after four rounds
New World men's premiership: United, Technical unbeaten after four rounds
By Gavin SearleChristchurch United and Cashmere Technical are the only unbeaten teams after four rounds of the New World men's premiership.
World Cup benefits for Christchurch sought
World Cup benefits for Christchurch sought despite host venue snub
Mainland Football has compiled a wide-ranging wish-list to ensure Christchurch still benefits from the women’s World Cup in 2023, in spite of the city being snubbed as a host venue.
Christchurch misses out on hosting Women's World Cup
Christchurch misses out on hosting Women's World Cup
FIFA have confirmed the host cities for the 2023 Women's World Cup and Christchurch has missed out after being in the original bid.
Canterbury Cricket, Mainland Football create new role
Canterbury Cricket, Mainland Football create new role
Canterbury Cricket and Mainland Football have appointed Hussain Hanif to a newly-created role of ethnic diversity and inclusion programme manager.