Mullet 'makes me faster': Goodhue
All Blacks centre Jack Goodhue says his much-maligned mullet is staying, no matter how many times he's told it is out of fashion.
Sport
Japan make one change for Boks clash
Japan make one change for Boks clash
Japan have made one injury-enforced change to the starting line-up for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.
Key trio back to boost Wales
Key trio back to boost Wales
Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar and George North have returned to the Wales team for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France after recovering from injuries.
Injuries force Maddock to dig deep
Injuries force Maddock to dig deep
Canterbury coach Joe Maddock has had to pull in all of his team's resources to put together a side for Saturday's Mitre 10 Cup semi-final against Wellington due to a bout of injuries.
Defence will be key for Pride
Defence will be key for Pride
Canterbury United Pride put their perfect start to the National Women’s League on the line when they host Northern Lights in a repeat of last year’s grand final on Saturday.
Karting success in Italy for two young chargers
Karting success in Italy for two young chargers
Young Canterbury karters Jacob Douglas and Louis Sharpe returned home from Italy with silverware.
Star-studded teams for season opener
Star-studded teams for season opener
Up to a dozen Black Caps could be on display at Hagley Oval when Canterbury begin their domestic cricket season on Monday.
Rugby takes preference over partying
Rugby takes preference over partying
One of Canterbury’s most promising locks believes fending off the beers helped to play a role in picking up the Stan ‘Tiny’ Hill Canterbury B Team Player of the Year award.
Arona, Fa'atili win at league awards
Arona, Fa'atili win at league awards
St Thomas and Hornby Panthers forward Caius Fa'atili has been named rookie of the year at the Canterbury Rugby League Awards on Friday night.
Dual playmakers weaken All Blacks: O'Sullivan
Dual playmakers weaken All Blacks: O'Sullivan
Former Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes the All Blacks' continued use of twin playmakers weakens their chances against Ireland .
'Biggest bombshell': Cheika's huge call in Wallabies team
'Biggest bombshell': Cheika's huge call in Wallabies team
Michael Cheika has made one of the biggest calls of his Wallabies coaching career, picking a two-test youngster to start in the World Cup quarterfinal against England.
Experience in Ireland team to take on All Blacks
Experience in Ireland team to take on All Blacks
Ireland have brought back an experienced duo to take on the All Blacks in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
Boks bring back Kolbe for Japan match
Boks bring back Kolbe for Japan match
South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe has returned from an ankle injury to be named in the starting side for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts Japan.
No Ben Smith in ABs for Ireland clash
No Ben Smith in ABs for Ireland clash
There is no place for Ben Smith in the All Black squad to face Ireland in their World Cup quarterfinal at the weekend.
England spring surprise for Wallabies clash
England spring surprise for Wallabies clash
England coach Eddie Jones sprung a big surprise by naming Owen Farrell to start at first five in the World Cup quarterfinal against Australia.
Crusaders change logo in wake of mosque attacks
Crusaders change logo in wake of mosque attacks
The Crusaders have made the first change in their rebrand after calls for the franchise to change the name following the Christchurch shootings.
Wallabies tight five target England repeat
Wallabies tight five target England repeat
Scott Sio believes the Wallabies tight five is ripening in timely fashion, just as it did when they thumped England at the last Rugby World Cup.
Personality perseverance keep McIlroy ticking
Personality perseverance keep McIlroy ticking
Outgoing Darfield Rugby Club president Scott McIlroy is more used to giving out awards than receiving them himself.
NZ call-up for code - swapping Riccarton Knights prop
NZ call-up for code - swapping Riccarton Knights prop
Riccarton Knights prop Delane Luke’s return to rugby league has seen him selected for the New Zealand Universities tour of Fiji this week.
Webley eyes Rams college scholarship
Webley eyes Rams college scholarship
Cashmere High School basketballer Tom Webley is eager to push his claims at the Canterbury Rams while looking for college scholarship offers for next year.