Plan to build new Hagley Park facility moves ahead
A plan to build a “well overdue” new facility with changing rooms, showers and toilets at Hagley Park is a step closer.
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Rams sign another star on the comeback trail from injury
Rams sign another star on the comeback trail from injury
The Canterbury Rams have re-signed a second player on the comeback trail from injury, with Joe Cook-Green joining Jack Salt in targeting a return to the NBL in 2021.
Cricket still holds appeal for umpire
Milestone: Cricket still holds appeal for Chch umpire who officiated 500th game
Long-standing is an apt means of describing veteran cricket umpire David Stuthridge - he has spent countless hours positioned at the bowlers end or square leg.
45 sixes in a weekend! Club cricketer scores big in smashing knocks
45 sixes in a weekend! Club cricketer scores big in smashing knocks
It would be fair to say Queenstown cricketer Amrit Gossal had his eye in over the weekend. He managed to hit 45 sixes — 270 runs went over the rope from his bat.
Exciting weekend of road racing in Canterbury
Winners found after final weekend of Calder Stewart Series in Canterbury
The Calder Stewart Series came to an exciting end at the weekend with a final double header of intense cycling action in Canterbury.
Smith leads Aussies to ODI series win over India
Smith leads Aussies to ODI series win over India
Consecutive centuries from Steve Smith have delivered Australia an ODI series victory over India.
Glenn Phillips leads Black Caps to huge win
Glenn Phillips leads Black Caps to huge win
Glenn Phillips smashed a record-breaking century to lead the Black Caps to a series win over the West Indies.
Celebration for Tasman as Auckland fall just short in final
Celebration for Tasman as Auckland fall just short in final
As halfback Finlay Christie ran out the clock to see Tasman collect their second straight Mitre 10 Cup Premiership title, the emotion of the season was apparent on both sides.
All Blacks get revenge on Pumas
All Blacks get revenge on Pumas
Two tries from electric Crusaders outside back Will Jordan, moments after he came onto the field late in the second half, propelled the All Blacks to a bonus-point victory over the Pumas last night.
Argentines flock to streets to mourn Maradona
Argentines flock to streets to mourn Maradona
Argentines in their thousands, wearing soccer jerseys and face masks, packed into snaking queues on the streets of Buenos Aires.
Pumas out to honour Maradona against All Blacks
Pumas out to honour Maradona against All Blacks
Argentina will honour Diego Maradona in their Tri-Nations test against NZ on Saturday by trying to match his passion for playing for the country, coach Mario Ledesma says.
Six Pakistan players test positive
Six Pakistan players test positive
Pakistan's preparation for their upcoming Twenty20 and test series against the Black Caps has been thrown into turmoil after six players tested positive for Covid-19.
Three changes to All Blacks for Argentina match
Three changes to All Blacks for Argentina match
Akira Ioane replaces Highlander Shannon Frizell in the All Black team to take on Argentina at the weekend.
Football legend Maradona dies at 60
Football legend Maradona dies at 60
Argentina's Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the world's greatest footballers, has died at the age of 60.
Taylor signals intention to play in fifth World Cup
Taylor signals intention to play in fifth World Cup
Black Caps veteran Ross Taylor has offered some clarity about his future in the side.
Dixon to lead Maori All Blacks, eight new caps
Dixon to lead Maori All Blacks, eight new caps
Māori All Blacks coach Clayton McMillan has named eight new caps in a 24-player squad to prepare for a one-off match against Moana Pasifika in Hamilton.
All Blacks ready for redemption test
All Blacks ready for redemption test
The All Blacks say they're not feeling more pressure from the "haters" than they already put on themselves ahead of Saturday's crucial Tri Nations clash with Argentina.
Extension for companies vying to build new stadium
Extension for companies competing to build Christchurch's new stadium
An extension has been granted for companies vying to design and build Christchurch's new stadium.
Super Pumas fight back to earn draw with Wallabies
Super Pumas fight back to earn draw with Wallabies
Argentina have continued their fairytale Tri-Nations campaign in a hard-fought 15-15 draw against Australia.
Canterbury Magicians double up on Kates
Canterbury Magicians double up on Kates
The Canterbury Magicians will have the services of one new and one familiar face this weekend after Kate Sims and Kate Ebrahim were named in the squad to travel to Oamaru to face the Otago Sparks.