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.
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Aussies edge Sth Africa to reach World Cup final
Aussies edge Sth Africa to reach World Cup final
Five-time champions Australia battled through to the final of the 50-over World Cup against India with a nervy three-wicket win against South Africa.
Christchurch club retains Woodward Cup
Christchurch club retains Woodward Cup
Christchurch Golf Club’s men's team retained the Woodward Cup in the finals at Pegasus over the weekend.
Former Olympian shines at charity golf tournament
Former Olympian shines at Christchurch charity golf tournament
Former Olympic rower Eric Murray came within a whisker of scoring a hole-in-one and winning a $100k boat at the annual BrainTree golf tournament in Christchurch.
India send NZ out of World Cup
Black Caps knocked out of World Cup
India have eliminated NZ from the Cricket World Cup this morning, despite a tenacious ton from Black Cap Daryl Mitchell.
India accused of pitch-switching ahead of World Cup semi
India accused of pitch-switching ahead of World Cup semi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India are under fire over claims they have switched out the pitch for their side’s semi-final against NZ - without the ICC's permission.
Cantabrians turn out in droves for Cup Day
Cantabrians turn out in droves for Cup Day
Canterbury's Show Week kicked off in style on Tuesday as thousands of racegoers flocked to Addington Raceway for the New Zealand Trotting Cup.
Swayzee wins NZ Trotting Cup
Swayzee wins NZ Trotting Cup
The Australia raider Swayzee has won the New Zealand Trotting Cup in Christchurch.
Man taken to hospital after motorsport park crash
Man taken to hospital after motorsport park crash
A man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash at a Canterbury motorsport park at the weekend.
Addington builds up to the big race
NZ Trotting Cup: Addington builds up to the big race
Thousands of punters and spectators have descended on Addington Raceway today for the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup.
Teen jiu-jitsu champ aims for world stage
Hornby High jiu-jitsu champion takes aim at world stage
Hornby High School martial artist Enzo Mediavillo,13, is on track to reach his dream of becoming a pro on the international jiu-jitsu circuit.
Warriors to play home games in Christchurch
Warriors to play home games in Christchurch
A deal announced today will see the Warriors play an NRL home game in Christchurch every season for the next three years.
Crusaders squad announced, Taylor taking a break
Crusaders squad announced, Taylor taking a break
The Crusaders squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season has been named, but they'll have to do without hard-working hooker Codie Taylor for part of it.
Gutsy call pays dividend at Melbourne Cup
Gutsy call pays dividend at Melbourne Cup
One of the gutsiest calls in Melbourne Cup history paid the ultimate dividend for jockey Mark Zahra when Without A Fight took out this year's race.
Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card
Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card
All Blacks captain Sam Cane will miss at least the first few games for his new team in Japan after being cited for his red card during the Rugby World Cup final.
Canterbury batter cleared of ball-tampering charge
Canterbury batter cleared of ball-tampering charge
Black Caps and Canterbury batter Henry Nicholls has been cleared of a code of conduct breach after he was reported for suspected ball-tampering.
Nicholls appears to be ball tampering on camera
Watch: Canterbury cricketer appears to be ball tampering on camera
Black Cap and Canterbury top order batter Henry Nicholls has been captured on game tape appearing to tamper with the ball during a Plunket Shield match at Hagley Oval earlier this week.
Study reveals real impact on players' heads
Study reveals real impact on players' heads
Forces on the head of community rugby players are often on par or even lower with those experienced during general exercise, independent, peer-reviewed studies have found.
Foster's family threatened in Paris
Foster's family threatened in Paris
Days before the All Blacks’ first game at the Rugby World Cup, former head coach Ian Foster’s wife and daughter were accosted by a man armed with a knife in Paris, it has been revealed.
Welsh veteran signs with Crusaders
Welsh veteran signs with Crusaders
Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has signed a one-season deal with the Crusaders.