Lyttelton rugby player’s death sparks mental health mission
Tane Hipango’s twin brother, Tama, hardly ever talked to anyone about his struggles before succumbing to mental illness at the age of 31.
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Whitelock named as All Blacks captain
Whitelock named as All Blacks captain
Five uncapped players have been announced in the first All Blacks squad of 2021 - with Canterbury lock Sam Whitelock named as captain.
Whitelock named as All Blacks captain
Whitelock given captaincy as All Blacks squad named
Crusaders veteran Sam Whitelock has been named captain of an All Blacks squad featuring four bolters for the tests against Tonga and Fiji, the first of the year.
Ageless team on tour
Crushers: Ageless team of Christchurch retirement home residents go on tour
Christchurch retirement village resident Peter Smith, 82, and his ageless rugby teammates visited the house where Dan Carter grew up.
Club rugby referee recovering after on-field heart failure
Club rugby referee recovering after on-field heart failure
Rugby referee Tim Wills is on the road to recovery after collapsing with heart failure near the end of a club game in Dunedin on Saturday.
Hard-working Highlanders fall short
Hard-working Highlanders fall short
Courage can only go so far. The Highlanders defended like men possessed and had one hand on the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman trophy when playing the Blues in the final in Auckland. But it wasn't to be.
Female rugby players sidelined at Canterbury event
Female rugby players sidelined at Canterbury event, Miles Toyota boss to apologise
Canterbury's schoolgirl rugby players and coaches were left feeling ignored at a recent event when Mark Mills - the boss of new rugby sponsor Miles Toyota - mentioned only male players in his...
Canterbury sporting celebrities pay tribute to young Charlotte
Canterbury sporting celebrities pay tribute to young Charlotte
Crusaders star Richie Mo'unga and top harness racing driver John Morrison have both paid tribute to Charlotte McLeod, just days after she lost her battle with cancer.
Crusaders winger named in Flying Fijian squad to play ABs
Crusaders winger named in Flying Fijian squad to play ABs
The Flying Fijian squad to play the All Blacks next month will include Canterbury and Crusaders winger Manasa Mataele.
Reuben Thorne promotes Champion Centre auction
Reuben Thorne visits Champion Centre to promote special ABs jersey auction
Former Crusaders and All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne put a smile on the faces of children at Christchurch's Champion Centre last week while promoting a special charity auction.
Sth Island schoolboy players' sex act video shared online
Sth Island schoolboy players' sex act video shared online
An explicit video shared on social media of two high school 1st XV rugby players engaged in a sexual act has come to the attention of police.
Blues to host Highlanders in final
Blues to host Highlanders in final
For the first time since 2003, the Blues will contest a Super Rugby final, and after their strong transtasman campaign, they have earned the right to host it.
Crusaders left to sweat on Blues after falling just short
Crusaders left to sweat on Blues after falling just short
After the final whistle blew in the Crusaders match against the Rebels in Sydney tonight, you wouldn't have known the side won 52-26 judging by their body language.
Dramatic end to schools’ rugby clash
Dramatic end to Christchurch schools’ rugby clash
The St Andrew’s College v St Thomas of Canterbury first XV clash last weekend justified top billing and provided some last-minute drama, writes Chris Barclay.
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.
30 years since Canterbury v USSR at Lancaster Park
Rugby, Soviets, space travel, organised crime and murder: 30 years since Canterbury v USSR at Lancaster Park
Thirty years ago last week, Canterbury played the former USSR at Lancaster Park. Chris Barclay revisits the game with Wiremu Maunsell, who was offered a place on the Soviet space programme after the tour.
Crusaders win again, but could miss final after bizarre finish
Crusaders win again, but could miss final after bizarre finish
The Crusaders' place in the Super Rugby Transtasman final is now very much in doubt after the Force scored a dramatic late try to deny the red and blacks a bonus point in Christchurch.
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.
Another baby girl for the McCaws
Another baby girl for Richie and Gemma McCaw
Richie and Gemma McCaw have announced the birth of their second child.
CBHS v Christ's College: Another tight contest
Christchurch BHS v Christ's College: Another tight battle between rival first XVs
Another fiercely contested school rugby battle in Christchurch boiled down to a single point on Thursday.