Black Caps suffer historic test defeat in Bangladesh
The Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh for the second time in as many years.
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Controversial ref Wayne Barnes opens up in new book
Controversial ref Wayne Barnes opens up in new book
Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.
Cut and thrust of fencing
Cut and thrust of fencing
The monthly tea meeting for the Waimate Whitehorse Lions was held at the Waimate Town and Country Club on November 20.
Ashburton team wins Xmas tournament
Ashburton team wins Xmas tournament
The Ashburton team of Russell Ellis, Charlie Cleghorn, Gaynor Hurst and Joan Hardie prevailed in the South Canterbury Christmas tournament held last Saturday.
Geraldine dominate triples
Geraldine dominate triples
Bowls South Canterbury held their women’s centre triples at the Temuka greens recently.
Kia Toa tops in centre triples final
Kia Toa tops in centre triples final
The Kia Toa team of skip Dean Harper, Roger Brown and Jarrod Barker won South Canterbury’s first centre title, the men’s open triples, played at West End green on Sunday.
Tough day out for U17, Dirty Reds
Tough day out for U17, Dirty Reds
Temuka Red Hawks father and son duo Nick and Jackson Marriott combined well as pitcher and catcher conceded only one run when they played the U17 Development team this week.
Elmwood prepare for premier interclub home finals
Elmwood prepare for premier interclub home finals; top Canterbury junior vies for national title
The heavy hitters of Canterbury premier interclub tennis are set to feature in pre-Christmas competition finals at Elmwood on Saturday, while top junior Ruby Young takes on the country’s best at Wilding Park.
'Adventure Racer' McCaw in the wars
'Adventure Racer' McCaw in the wars
Crusaders legend Richie McCaw’s Instagram bio reads: “Husband, Father, Adventure Racer” and it appears the final title has got him into strife, landing him with a potential broken rib.
Hawks to defend over-40s cricket title
Hawks eye up back-to-back titles at national over-40s tournament
The Mainland Hawks will be batting for back-to-back titles when the national interprovincial over-40s cricket tournament starts tomorrow.
Harness racing: Charges dropped after 17-month inquiry
Harness racing: Charges dropped after 17-month inquiry
A significant police investigation into alleged race fixing in the harness racing industry has ended with the final charges being dropped, leaving those accused looking for answers and compensation.
Springboks halfback addresses RWC death threats
'Told I was going to die': Springboks halfback opens up about death threats
'Told I was going to die': Springbok addresses World Cup death threats
Greyhounds to enter league premiership
Greyhounds to enter Canterbury league premiership
The Greymouth Greyhounds will become the first team from the West Coast to play in the Canterbury league premiership next season.
Stoic effort not enough for Southern United
Stoic effort not enough for Southern United
Sometimes things just do not quite go your way.
Cricket club to play on home ground regardless
Lincoln Cricket Club to play on home ground regardless of closure
Lincoln Cricket has vowed to host its club day on Saturday regardless of whether its home ground is closed by the Selwyn District Council or not.
Mo’unga has no plans to wear All Blacks jersey again
Mo’unga has no plans to wear All Blacks jersey again
Departed Crusaders and All Blacks No 10 Richie Mo’unga has no thoughts about wearing the black jersey again as he begins his stint in Japan.
Trans women banned from playing cricket internationals
Trans women banned from playing cricket internationals
Transgender women have been barred from playing in international women's matches under new regulations from the International Cricket Council.
NZ Football wants South Island A-League team
NZ Football wants South Island A-League team
NZ Football believes the country could sustain three professional clubs in the A-League, one of which could be based in the South Island.
Tree'd off: Golfer loses three clubs
Tree'd off: Golfer loses three clubs
Golfers losing balls is a common enough occurrence, but Dutch professional Joost Luiten took mislaying equipment to another level, losing three in a tree.
Fifth Bok from World Cup winning team dies
Fifth Bok from World Cup winning team dies
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident - the fifth player from South Africa's victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.