Win for Liverpool as rivals drop points
Champions Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a victory over Sheffield United but their likely title rivals all dropped points.
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Mitchell Dunshea, Cullen Grace back to bolster Canterbury
Mitchell Dunshea, Cullen Grace back to bolster Canterbury
Fringe All Blacks Mitchell Dunshea and Cullen Grace will make a welcome return for Canterbury when they take on Bay of Plenty on Saturday.
Full trophy cabinet at Cashmere Tech
Full trophy cabinet at Cashmere Tech after another dominant football season
Paul Nicholls has ample wins to savour after another dominant season at Cashmere Technical - but it was two games the side didn’t win that really impressed the manager.
Ratepayer money loaned to develop 10-court centre
Ratepayer money loaned to develop 10-court sports centre at Nga Puna Wai
Developers of a major sports facility in Christchurch have been loaned $500,000 in ratepayer money.
Canterbury women geared up to defend Farah Palmer Cup title
Canterbury women geared up to defend Farah Palmer Cup title
Canterbury’s all-conquering women’s rugby team are prepared for a high-pressure Farah Palmer Cup home semi-final against Auckland on Saturday.
Valerie Adams teams up with Christchurch coach
Dame Valerie Adams' leaves coach, teams up with Christchurch's Dale Stevenson ahead of Olympics
Dame Valerie Adams has decided to switch coaches, teaming up with Christchurch-based trainer Dale Stevenson in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics.
Wales skipper set to match McCaw's test record
Wales skipper set to match McCaw's test record
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will equal Richie McCaw's record for most test appearances if he plays against France in Paris at the weekend.
Lincoln rugby player's lofty Aussie Rules goal
Canterbury club rugby player's ambitious bid to make it in Aussie Rules
A Canterbury club rugby stalwart has moved the goalposts by chasing an ambitious bid to make his mark in Australia’s premier football code.
Mantel claims South Island singles title
Mantel claims South Island singles title
Some top-class play was on display at the South Island singles and doubles championships in Dunedin over the weekend.
Former NZR chairman Eddie Tonks dies
Former NZR chairman Eddie Tonks dies
Former New Zealand Rugby chairman Eddie Tonks has died, aged 85.
Bower gets call-up for All Blacks
Bower gets call-up for All Blacks
In something of a shock selection, Otago prop and Crusader George Bower has been named in the All Black squad to travel to Australia for the Tri Nations.
Former Crusader out, Tony Brown in at Highlanders
Former Crusader out, Tony Brown in at Highlanders
The Highlanders have confirmed Tony Brown as their new head coach.
Winning double for Cashmere in Christchurch interclub tennis
Winning double for Cashmere in Christchurch interclub tennis
Cashmere’s Johnny McHarg drew on his 32 years’ experience playing premier tennis to inspire his young team to an opening round win in the Christchurch interclub competition.
Perenara confirms contract in Japan
Perenara confirms contract in Japan
All Blacks halfback and Hurricanes co-captain TJ Perenara has confirmed he will miss next year's Super Rugby season and head to Japan on a short-term playing contract.
Impressive All Blacks leave Wallabies in their wake
Impressive All Blacks leave Wallabies in their wake
The All Blacks have taken a big step towards retaining the Bledisloe Cup with a victory over the Wallabies at their fortress Eden Park during which wing Caleb Clarke announced himself on the world...
Waikato snatch late win over Canterbury
Waikato snatch late win over Canterbury
As the race for finals spots in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership heats up, Waikato have snatched a dramatic victory over Canterbury.
Wallabies change four for second test against ABs
Wallabies change four for second test against ABs
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to his team for the second Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Sunday.
Ioane dropped as All Blacks make changes
Ioane dropped as All Blacks make changes
Rieko Ioane has been benched after his blunder against the Wallabies last week as the All Blacks ring changes for this Sunday.
Tennis veteran still serving it up on court
53-year-old tennis veteran still an ace on the court
Glenn Wilson plans to play tennis into his 80s, so for now the Christchurch interclub premier grade competition isn’t beyond his realm of possibilities.
All Black star's season over after gym injury
All Black star's season over after gym injury
All Black star George Bridge has injured himself at training, dealing the team another big blow as they prepare for the second Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park on Sunday.