Qantas ends Wallabies sponsorship
Qantas will pull about $20 million of sponsorships from Australian sports, including the national rugby team the Wallabies.
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Crusaders flanker settling into All Blacks life with other rookies
Crusaders flanker settling into All Blacks life with other rookies
Fulfilling a lifelong dream takes some getting used to. Just ask Crusaders flanker Cullen Grace who is one of seven new All Blacks settling into their first national camp.
Baby due? Crusaders star let slip that Beauden missing at training
Baby due? Crusaders star let slip that Beauden missing at training
Which Crusaders and All Blacks star may have slipped the news that 'Baby B' may have finally arrived?
Ben Keys takes out Poor Knights Crossing race
Ben Keys takes out Poor Knights Crossing race
Christchurch's Ben Keys took out the Poor Knights Crossing race on his surf ski in perfect conditions at the weekend.
All Blacks test possible for Dunedin if Auckland can't host it
All Blacks test possible for Dunedin if Auckland can't host it
Dunedin could yet host an All Black test this year.
All Blacks assemble for training camp
All Blacks assemble for training camp
The return of international rugby in New Zealand took a step closer today with the All Blacks squad assembling for a training camp as the government relaxed Covid-19 restrictions.
Fearless DeChambeau wins US Open
Fearless DeChambeau wins US Open
A bulked-up Bryson DeChambeau has bashed his way to a six-shot US Open victory, silencing any lingering questions as to whether his brawny game could translate to the major stage.
Motorcycling community saddened by tragic loss of young rider
Motorcycling community saddened by tragic loss of young rider
The Christchurch, Otago and wider New Zealand motorcycling community is mourning the tragic loss at the weekend of one of its champions.
Rugby legends welcome Ranfurly Shield back to Taranaki
Rugby legends welcome Ranfurly Shield back to Taranaki
Two Taranaki rugby legends have welcomed the Ranfurly Shield back to the province.
Spirit simply outclassed by Canterbury
Spirit simply outclassed by Canterbury
The Otago Spirit were completely played off the park by Canterbury in their Farah Palmer Cup match in Christchurch on Saturday.
Taranaki beat Canterbury in thriller to win Ranfurly Shield
Taranaki beat Canterbury in thriller to win Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield is heading north.
Canterbury calls on All Blacks to help defend Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury calls on All Blacks to help defend Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury will understandably maximise the use of their soon-to-be departing All Blacks contingent when they face their first genuine Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
'Antique roadie' races to raise funds for spinal injury treatments
'Antique roadie' races to raise funds for spinal injury treatments
On Saturday an 80-year-old cyclist nicknamed the 'antique roadie' will ride from Christchurch to Akaroa to raise money for research into spinal injury treatments.
Sport in Canterbury under siege from Covid
Sport in Canterbury under siege from Covid
Sport played a pivotal position as a diversion, a reminder of normality, during a winter ravaged by Covid-19.
Golf course goes for $6.6m after owner's death
Canterbury golf course sells for $6.6m after owner dies from Covid
One of Canterbury's top golf courses has sold under the hammer for $6.6 million following the death of its former owner from Covid-19.
Mum keeps Linwood Keas' fans in line
‘I had to put big girl pants on’: Mum keeps Linwood Keas' fans in line
As a mother of five, Hana Kakoi is accustomed to laying down the law - but she found it more difficult to keep adults in line or out of the Linwood Keas’ home ground.
New book covers past 50 years at Christchurch United
New book covers past 50 years at Christchurch United
A book documenting the golden era of Christchurch United will be released to coincide with the football club’s 50th anniversary festivities next month.
Canterbury winger relishing leadership role
Canterbury winger relishing leadership role
Manasa Mataele is relishing taking on a leadership role in his debut season for Canterbury after his latest injury setback proved a learning experience.
Repairing Lancaster Park memorial gates could cost $500k
Repairing Lancaster Park memorial gates could cost $500k
The historic Lancaster Park memorial gates could cost $500,000 to fix.
Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies likely to quarantine in Christchurch
Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies likely to quarantine in Christchurch
Sports Minister Grant Robertson says the Wallabies are likely to stay in an existing isolation facility in Christchurch when they arrive for two Bledisloe Cup matches next month.