Crusaders prop out for season with serious back infection
The Crusaders will be without All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season as he receives treatment for a serious infection.
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Stadium investment unveiled
Plan to invest in Forsyth Barr Stadium as Christchurch's new covered arena opens
An ‘‘innovative’’ investment has been unveiled for Dunedin’s covered stadium to attract acts the city is missing out on as Christchurch's new stadium gets ready to open.
All Blacks coaches announced
All Blacks coaches announced
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has picked his assistants: Tana Umaga, Neil Barnes and Mike Blair, who will join incumbent Jason Ryan.
ECB to stay with Stokes and McCullum
ECB to stay with Stokes and McCullum
Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture. Ben Stokes will remain as test captain.
NZ Cricket to push for franchise league to replace Super Smash
NZ Cricket to push for franchise league to replace Super Smash
New Zealand Cricket will push for a proposed NZ20 franchise league to replace the current domestic T20 Super Smash competition.
Walsh wins world indoor gold for fourth time
Walsh wins world indoor gold for fourth time
Tom Walsh has retained his World Indoor shot put title to become the all-time record holder in the event.
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Crusaders capitalise on 'soft mistakes'
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Crusaders capitalise on 'soft mistakes'
Chay Fihaki is surely bound for tackle school but the Highlanders might need to go back to lineout university this week.
National senior title hurdle finally overcome
National senior title hurdle finally overcome
Fourteen years ago, Jack Henry set a new Canterbury under-18 record in the 110m hurdles and won the under-20 title at the national champs. Now 31, Henry has won his first senior national title in the same event, on the same track.
Supercars track schedule announced
Supercars track schedule announced
The schedule has been announced for Christchurch's first Supercars race next month.
South Island regatta results boost confidence for Maadi
South Island regatta results boost confidence for Maadi
After seeing huge success at the South Island secondary schools rowing championships, the Maadi Cup beckons for Christchurch’s top rowing schools.
Kiwi golfer recovering in US hospital
Kiwi golfer recovering in US hospital
Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is in a US hospital after being forced to withdraw from the Players Championship.
Crusaders stage dramatic comeback over Highlanders
Crusaders stage dramatic comeback over Highlanders
History beckoned the Highlanders in Christchurch tonight but they wasted a golden opportunity to do the double over the old enemy.
Southbridge's prodigal son to return home
Southbridge's prodigal son to return home
Former All Blacks and Crusaders first-five Dan Carter will lace up the boots in the blue-and-white hoops for the first time in six years at the club’s 150th jubilee.
'Borderline torture' bootcamp pushes squad to the limit
'Borderline torture' bootcamp pushes squad to the limit
A hard pre-season is a rite of passage for sports teams, amateur and professional alike - and Lincoln University’s rugby squad endured one of the toughest imaginable as they build towards the Metro season.
Coll wins third NZ Squash Open title
Coll wins third NZ Squash Open title in Christchurch
Paul Coll defended his New Zealand Open title in Christchurch on Sunday, with a dominant 11-7, 11-2, 11-5 win in the final.
India too strong for NZ in T20 World Cup final
India too strong for NZ in T20 World Cup final
India became the first team to retain the men's Twenty20 World Cup title after handing out a 96-run demolition of New Zealand in the final this morning.
Highlanders bounce back against Western Force
Highlanders bounce back against Western Force
The Highlanders provided a nice pick-me-up for their coach with an entertaining 39-31 win over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium today.
Title in Sydenham’s sights
Metro two-day cricket title in Sydenham’s sights
Sydenham captain Mitch Gardner believes his side are in the “driver’s seat” in the Metro two-day cricket competition with two rounds to play.
Career-best form sets Twyford up for national champs
Career-best form sets Twyford up for national champs
With new personal bests and her first national title secured, Canterbury runner Rosa Twyford is heading to the national track and field championships in Auckland in top form.
India to meet NZ in T20 World Cup final
India to meet NZ in T20 World Cup final
Defending champions India staved off Jacob Bethell's brilliant hundred to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday.