Canterbury weekend sport review
The results from another big weekend of sporting action in Canterbury.
Sport
Santner out of test squad to play India
Santner out of test squad to play India
The Black Caps have axed Mitchell Santner from their test squad to play India.
Seriously injured rugby player on the mend
Seriously injured rugby player on the mend
A player who was flown to Christchurch after being seriously injured at the Spartans 10s rugby tournament on Saturday is making positive progress.
Young Kiwi star wins World Cup Giant Slalom
Queenstown's Alice Robinson wins World Cup Giant Slalom
Queenstown's Alpine Skiing sensation Alice Robinson has won her second World Cup Giant Slalom of the season with two stunning runs at Kranjska Gora in Slovenia.
National cricket coach spared conviction to save career
National cricket coach spared conviction to save career
A national cricket coach has dodged a conviction for drink-driving despite being caught nearly four times over the limit.
Breakers win but finals fate in limbo
Breakers win but finals fate in limbo
The New Zealand Breakers' NBL finals hopes are in the hands of Melbourne United after the Kiwi club saw off South East Melbourne Phoenix 92-83 in Christchurch.
Top Christchurch-based rower builds future beyond sport
Top Christchurch-based rower builds future beyond sport
It has been a summer of new challenges for Mark Taylor.
Crusaders too good for Blues
Crusaders too good for Blues
The Crusaders had it all over the Blues in the set piece as they ran out winners 25-8 in their Super Rugby clash last night.
Boom! Adams sinks first three-pointer
Boom! Adams sinks first three-pointer
After seven seasons in the NBA, Kiwi centre Steven Adams has hit his first three-pointer in his usual laidback style - and capped it off with a shimmy.
Big weekend of sport: What's on in Canterbury
Big weekend of sport: What's on in Canterbury
Another big weekend of sport is coming up in Canterbury - check it out at a venue near you.
Dalziel backs plan to build indoor courts
Dalziel backs plan to build indoor courts
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is throwing her weight behind a bid to build new indoor courts at the Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub.
Breakers' play-off bid at Horncastle set to pay off for Rams
Breakers' play-off bid at Horncastle set to pay off for Rams
The NZ Breakers last-gasp push for an ANBL play-offs spot at Horncastle Arena on Friday night will benefit the Canterbury Rams.
Former Warrior gears up for another season with Hornby
Former Warrior gears up for another season with Hornby
Former Warriors forward Corey Lawrie is gearing up to play yet another year of premier grade league in Christchurch on the cusp of his 40th birthday.
Crusaders side named: Robertson's men look to get back on track
Crusaders side named: Robertson's men look to get back on track
The Crusaders may be coming off a rare defeat - but they haven't hit the panic button ahead of Friday night's derby against the Blues in Auckland.
Sophie wins Canterbury junior rider series with perfect score
Sophie wins Canterbury junior rider series with perfect score
Sophie Townsend has won the Canterbury junior rider series for the second year in a row with three-out-of-three wins during the Canterbury championships.
Young track cycling star's future goes up a gear
Young track cycling star's future goes up a gear
Talented young Canterbury cyclist Jenna Borthwick has moved a step closer to establishing herself as a world-class athlete.
Black Caps complete ODI series sweep
Black Caps complete ODI series sweep
A New Zealand cricket team will head to Australia on a winning streak, with plenty of reasons for optimism.
Plan to build new indoor courts at Ngā Puna Wai
Plan to build new indoor courts at Ngā Puna Wai
The Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub is being eyed as a potential home for a new indoor multi-court sporting facility.
Medal haul for Cashmere HS at South Island rowing champs
Medal haul for Cashmere HS at South Island rowing champs
Cashmere High School rowers found early season form at the South Island secondary schools regatta on Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel.
Sir Bob Charles tees off with young golfers
Sir Bob Charles tees off with young golfers
Sir Bob Charles was the special guest at the launch of a new golf hub in Christchurch.