Opinion: Hay cancellation the last straw for All Whites fans
Forget the current Black Caps and Gary Stead saga, the team in absolute disarray at the moment are the All Whites.
Football
Football trials lined up, exciting season ahead
Football trials lined up, exciting season ahead
Mid Canterbury’s top football team will play at its highest ever level this season, and some high quality games are expected to be played in Ashburton Domain.
Liverpool eye title after win over Man United
Liverpool eye title after win over Man United
Liverpool moved 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League after notching a 2-0 win over Manchester United at Anfield.
Victory for Spurs in FA Cup replay
Victory for Spurs in FA Cup replay
Tottenham Hotspur's Argentine midfield duo Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela both scored as they edged past Middlesbrough 2-1 in their FA Cup third-round replay on Tuesday.
Dragons eye up top four spot against Wanderers
Dragons eye up top four spot against Wanderers
They have just two wins from eight matches, but the Canterbury United Dragons are only a point outside the top four heading into Sunday's game against Hamilton.
Pride bring home title after dramatic shootout
Pride bring home title after dramatic shootout
The Canterbury United Pride have claimed back-to-back titles in their seventh consecutive appearance in the National Women’s League final.
World Cup bid for Christchurch
World Cup bid for Christchurch
Christchurch is part of a joint bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
Pride prepare for final on Sunday
Pride prepare for final on Sunday
One thing will be missing for the Pride when they play in their seventh straight National Women’s League grand-final on Sunday
Pride win right to host final
Pride win right to host final
Starnews.co.nz wraps up another weekend of local sport - and there's no doubt this one belonged to the Canterbury United Pride.
Pride on way to another final
Pride on way to another final
There was plenty of action on the football pitch over the weekend for the Pride and the Dragons.
Man City battle back to beat Chelsea
Man City battle back to beat Chelsea
Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 2-1 success over Chelsea on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium, ending the Londoners' run of six straight wins.
All Whites edged by Lithuania to end European tour
All Whites edged by Lithuania to end European tour
The All Whites have missed an opportunity for a rare win in Europe.
All Whites defeated by Ireland, but positive signs emerge
All Whites defeated by Ireland, but positive signs emerge
The start of a new All Whites era has ended in defeat – but with plenty of positive signs about the future.
Wins for Dragons and Pride
Wins for Dragons and Pride
It was a successful weekend for Canterbury United Dragons men's side and Pride women's side in their respective national competitions.
Global striker brings experience to Halswell
Global striker brings experience to Halswell
The Star continues its Canterbury sporting icon series by taking a look at one of the side’s most prominent players from their only grand final appearance in 2006. Gordon Findlater caught up with...
Pride win seven out of eight
Pride win seven out of eight
The Mainland Pride continue their march towards the women's national league minor premiership.
Dragons to face defending champs
Dragons to face defending champs
The Canterbury United Dragons face a difficult task first up when they visit defending champions Eastern Suburbs in the opening round of the national league on Sunday.
Pride need to win home and away to boost final hopes
Pride need to win home and away to boost final hopes
A double-header southern derby this weekend will be pivotal to Canterbury United Pride’s hopes of qualifying for another National Women’s League final.
Defence will be key for Pride
Defence will be key for Pride
Canterbury United Pride put their perfect start to the National Women’s League on the line when they host Northern Lights in a repeat of last year’s grand final on Saturday.
Coastal Spirit fifth in South Island tournament
Coastal Spirit fifth in South Island tournament
The Coastal Spirit 12 grade girls football team finished fifth at a South Island tournament in Blenheim last week.