Christchurch United skipper heads to UK for club trials
Christchurch United skipper Jago Godden is looking forward to putting his best foot forward in the United Kingdom after playing his last game for the club.
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Hay joins elite club
Burnside West-University skipper joins elite club
Burnside West-University captain Matt Hay has become just the sixth player to bring up 200 premier caps for the club.
Kobori top of Abu Dhabi leaderboard
Canterbury golfer in illustrious company at top of Abu Dhabi leaderboard
Canterbury golfer Kazuma Kobori is tied for the lead after the first round of the $16m Abu Dhabi Championship.
Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical
Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical
Crusaders star and All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will sit out most of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after exercising a clause in his contract to take a non-playing sabbatical.
Stokes at 'full tilt' during club cricket training
Stokes at 'full tilt' during Christchurch club cricket training session
It is every aspiring cricketer’s dream to be able to foot it with the best, and Christchurch club players got the opportunity to do just that with England captain Ben Stokes.
Crusaders name squad for first season in new stadium
Crusaders name squad for first season in new stadium
The Crusaders squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season includes a mix of seasoned campaigners and six rising stars who have earned full contracts.
Golf tournament's link to infamous underarm
Charity golf tournament's link to infamous underarm incident
Former NZ international cricketer Brian McKechnie will be reunited with the kit he wore during the infamous 1981 underarm incident against Australia.
Beauden Barrett offers to help Irish opponent fight red card
Beauden Barrett offers to help Irish opponent fight red card
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban, after the Irish lock was red-carded for an incident early in their test match in Chicago.
Auckland FC top A-League after win against Adelaide
Auckland FC top A-League after win against Adelaide
Auckland FC have risen to the top of the A-League with a 2-1 home win over Adelaide United at Go Media Stadium.
Black Caps dismiss England early in final one-dayer
Black Caps dismiss England early in final one-dayer
England have set New Zealand a run chase of 223 runs for victory at Wellington in the final one-dayer of their three-match series.
Young talent signs Warriors deal
Talented young Cantabrian signs Warriors deal
Last year Rene Frame was playing first XV rugby for Selwyn Schools. This week he was in Auckland after being snapped up by the Warriors' under-19 side.
Who was the speedster under the Larry the Lamb mask?
Who was the speedster under the Larry the Lamb mask?
Canterbury’s Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race during the half-time show at Saturday’s NPC final - but there was a good reason for that.
Netball NZ CEO defends handling of coaching saga
'We have to respect the confidentiality': Netball NZ CEO defends handling of coaching saga
Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie says there is still work to do to rebuild trust and reshape the team environment after Dame Noeline Taurua's reinstatement as Silver Ferns head coach.
Girls’ rugby the focus for first female president
Girls’ rugby the focus for first female president
Growing girls’ rugby at Darfield is a top priority for new president Kelly McIlroy - the first woman to hold the role in the club’s 122-year history.
Schools ride wave of global darts popularity
Schools ride wave of global darts popularity
It might be the quintessential pub game for middle-aged patrons, but darts is finding a niche among young people in Canterbury amid a global rise in popularity.
Taurua saga 'always about Noeline coming back'
Taurua saga 'always about Noeline coming back'
Netball NZ boss Jennie Wyllie says the national body's intention was always to re-instate Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach.
Black Caps dismiss England, but Brook saves face
Black Caps dismiss England, but Brook saves face
England captain Harry Brook has saved his team's blushes with a big-hitting century in the opening one-dayer against New Zealand at Mt Maunganui.
Ferns roll Australia to stay in series
Ferns roll Australia to stay in series
It is amazing what a little bit of good news can do for a team.
Hoiho scuppered with big assist from Queens centre
Hoiho scuppered with big assist from Queens centre
Penina Davidson reminded everyone of her enduring class.
United-Coastal rivalry shifts to national stage
Christchurch United, Coastal Spirit rivalry on the national stage
Christchurch United and Coastal Spirit will write another chapter in their rivalry when the two clubs meet in the National League at Linfield Park on Saturday.