Do more rugby players need a sabbatical?
Crusaders and All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor returned to rugby refreshed after a six-month sabbatical last year and hopes more of his teammates can benefit from time away from the coal-face.
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Finalists named for Sport Canterbury awards
Finalists named for Sport Canterbury awards
Olympic gold medallists and rising stars are among the finalists in the upcoming Canterbury Sports Awards.
Gary Stead stepping down as ODI and T20 coach
Gary Stead stepping down as New Zealand's ODI and T20 coach
Cantabrian Gary Stead is standing down from his role as the Black Caps white ball coach - but is still to decide if he'll remain in charge of the test side.
Big future flagged for fast-growing sport
Big future flagged for fast-growing sport
Rugby, football, netball and cricket have held a monopoly on kids’ sport for years - but flag football is challenging the status quo in Canterbury.
Racing Bulls F1 gamble misfires in Japan
Racing Bulls F1 gamble misfires in Japan
The Racing Bulls gamble for Kiwi driver Liam Lawson to race long before a pit stop misfired in the Japanese Grand Prix as he finished 17th of the 20 cars.
Ben Hunt wins elusive Otago Rally trophy
Ben Hunt wins elusive Otago Rally trophy
After more than a decade of trying, Auckland’s Ben Hunt can finally add the elusive Otago Rally trophy to his cabinet.
New classic record set by Buist
New classic record set by Buist
Christchurch driver Deane Buist has entered the record books as the first driver to win the Otago Classic Rally four times.
Nuggets edged by classy Tuatara side in Dunedin
Nuggets edged by classy Tuatara side in Dunedin
You ought to collect a consolation prize for some losses.
Dunedin premier rugby second round wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby second round wrap-up
There was plenty of scoring action in the second round of the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition today.
Hunt takes lead in thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Hunt takes lead in thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.
Call for dedicated pickleball courts
Canterbury club wants city council to help pay for new pickleball courts
The Canterbury Pickleball Club has approached Christchurch City Council for funding to help build dedicated courts - and say they'll have to turn new members away without them.
Archery club to stay in domain
Christchurch Archery Club signs new lease to stay in domain
After battling the prospect of eviction from its long-term home in Rawhiti Domain, the Christchurch Archery Club has finally secured a new 33-year lease.
Crusaders claim first win in Fiji
Crusaders claim first win in Fiji
The Crusaders produced a fast start in a 31-14 bonus-point victory over the Drua in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Suva to claim a first win in Fiji.
Black Ferns Sevens waltz into Hong Kong final
Black Ferns Sevens waltz into Hong Kong final
The Black Ferns Sevens have waltzed into the final of the Hong Kong leg of the world series, trouncing Canada 41-0 in their semifinal.
Chapman century drives NZ to victory over Pakistan
Chapman century drives NZ to victory over Pakistan
A blistering near double century stand has helped a new-look Black Caps side handily defeat Pakistan in the opening ODI in Napier by 73 runs.
Fresh faces to aid Cashmere Tech's title defence
Fresh faces to aid Cashmere Tech's title defence
Cashmere Technical head coach Dan Schwarz believes he has brought in the best possible players to continue his side’s success when the Southern League kicks off this weekend.
Highlanders slip to third straight loss in Canberra
Highlanders slip to third straight loss in Canberra
Caleb Tangitau confirmed his status as a rising star of Super Rugby but it was not enough to stop the Highlanders slipping to a third straight loss tonight.
Liam Lawson breaks silence over Red Bull demotion
Liam Lawson breaks silence over Red Bull demotion
New Zealand's Formula One driver Liam Lawson says he is ready to go to work at Racing Bulls after his demotion from the top Red Bull team.
Moana score huge upset over Crusaders
Moana score huge upset over Crusaders
In a season full of drama already, Moana Pasifika have pulled off the biggest upset so far by beating the Crusaders 45-29 in Christchurch.
Dunedin premier rugby opening round wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby opening round wrap-up
Southern stormed to a 50-27 win against University at Logan Park this afternoon to retain the VG Cavanagh Memorial trophy.