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Tech aim to overturn recent form against rivals

Coastal Spirit striker Alex Steinwascher scored a hat-trick during his side’s 3-0 win against the...

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.

Teen finding his feet at US college

Christchurch teen finding his feet at US college

When former Christchurch United midfielder Thomas Chao signed to play soccer for Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, his reaction was simple: "It was pretty cool".

New recruits chasing elusive success

Southern League MVP David Yoo. PHOTO: JIM WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY

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.

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.

Coastal Spirit hoping for change of luck

Coastal Spirit will renew their battle with Wellington Olympic on Saturday. Here Matt Bergin...

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.

Phoenix returning to Christchurch

Phoenix player Finn Roa Conchie heads the ball during the 2024 Australia Cup round of 32 game...

Phoenix returning to Christchurch

The Wellington Phoenix will return to Christchurch for the first time in eight years in January.

Former All White Sam Malcolmson dies

Former All White Sam Malcolmson has died, aged 77.

Halswell United co-founder still in the game

Halswell United co-founder Noel Hopgood. Photo: Supplied

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.

Coastal Spirit servant stepping back after cup win

Coastal Spirit servant could hang up his boots after winning English Cup

One of Coastal Spirit’s greatest servants could be hanging up his boots after the club’s first trophy win.

All Whites beaten by Mexico in football friendly

Kosta Barbarouses of New Zealand and Julian Quinones of Mexico vie for the ball in the first half...

All Whites beaten by Mexico in football friendly

The All Whites have been soundly beaten in their football friendly against Mexico in California.

Tech, Coastal meet in English Cup final

Coastal Spirit’s Sako Satsumi wins the ball off Universities’ Hunter Hine during his side’s 2-1...

Cashmere Tech, Coastal to clash in English Cup final

National League qualifiers Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit will go head-to-head at English Park on Saturday in the English Cup final.

Sunday League marks 50 years

Canterbury Fiji Navua defender Laitia Tuilau clears the ball under pressure from Joe’s Bower 11...

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.

Young Nomad likened to Man City star

Young Nomads star likened to Manchester City striker

Standing at 191cm tall, you’d be forgiven for not realising Christchurch footballer Flynn Holdem is just 16. But what has really caught people’s attention is his resemblance to Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.

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.

Treble dreams on the line for Coastal’s first trip north

Apisai Rabuka shows a turn of speed during Coastal Spirit’s 2-0 win over Nomads. PHOTO: JIM WATTS...

Treble dreams on the line for Coastal’s first trip north

Coastal Spirit’s unbeaten record – and their hopes of completing a treble – will be on the line in their Chatham Cup quarter-final clash with Hibiscus Coast on Saturday.