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Corey Lawrie said Hyrox is “very endurance-based – you’re hurting for the whole hour and five, 10...

Canterbury league legend embracing the Hyrox hurt

Former Warriors and Hornby Panthers player Corey Lawrie is finding success in a different sporting arena after turning his hand to Hyrox, a high-intensity fitness race that combines running with workout stations.

Panthers slump just part of the cycle - Frank Endacott

Former Hornby Panthers and Kiwis coach Frank Endacott believes the Panthers have what it takes to...

Panthers slump just part of the cycle - Frank Endacott

"It’s not if, it’s when" is Frank Endacott’s view on whether the Hornby Panthers can break out of their on-field slump and return to the top.

Big boost for Papanui Tigers' return to the top grade

Former Canterbury Bulls and New Zealand Residents front-rower Chris Bamford will play for Papanui...

Big boost for Papanui Tigers' return to the top grade

Papanui Tigers will be boosted by veteran front-rower Chris Bamford as they return to the top flight for the first time since 2022.

Who’s in charge in 2026?

Who’s in charge of the premier club union, league sides in 2026?

Christchurch rugby union and league clubs are laying the groundwork for the 2026 season. Sam Coughlan looks at the coaches who will be leading the charge.

Kiwis to play World Cup double-header at new stadium

Charnze Nicoll‑Klokstad runs at the defenders during the men's Pacific Championships match...

Kiwis to play World Cup double-header at new stadium

Christchurch’s new 30,000-seat stadium will host a Kiwis league double-header during the IRL World Cup next year.

Warriors to host Cowboys at new stadium

The $683 million One New Zealand Stadium is on schedule to open in April 2026. Photo: CCC

Warriors to host Cowboys at new stadium

The New Zealand Warriors will create history when they host the North Queensland Cowboys at Christchurch's new indoor stadium next year.

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.

Kiwi Ferns storm back to beat Fetu Samoa

Shanice Parker of the Kiwi Ferns celebrates a try against Fetu Samoa which was later disallowed....

Kiwi Ferns storm back to beat Fetu Samoa

Looking dead and buried at half-time, after conceding a 20-0 lead, the Kiwi Ferns stormed back in the second half of their Pacific Championships opener in Auckland.

Bulls will improve after big grand final loss - coach

Bulls will improve after big grand final loss - coach

Canterbury Bulls head coach Walt Wilson believes his team will only improve after the experience of playing in the grand final of rugby league’s national premiership.

Bulls back in premiership grand final

The Bulls, seen here celebrating a try against Wellington, will meet Counties Manukau at Auckland...

From rags to riches: Bulls return to national premiership grand final on Sunday

Two years ago, the Canterbury Bulls were relegated from the national premiership. Now they are a win away from their first title in 11 years if they can beat Counties Manukau in the final.

League club 'absolutely gutted' by vandalism

Chch league club 'absolutely gutted' by vandalism

A Christchurch rugby league club is asking for help to catch the vandals who smashed every single window at their new clubrooms.

Bulls teams face key premiership clashes

The Trillo Metals Ltd Canterbury Bulls women's side. Photo: Canterbury Rugby League

Key premiership clashes for Canterbury Bulls sides at Ngā Puna Wai

The Canterbury Bulls men's and women's sides are in fine form ahead of a double-header at Ngā Puna Wai on Saturday.

Home turf gives Bulls a boost

Canterbury Bulls second-rower Sui Pauaraisa takes on the Auckland Vulcans defence at Ngā Puna Wai...

Home turf gives Bulls a boost for Waikato clash

The Canterbury Bulls women’s team will return to the site of last weekend's victory over Auckland Vulcans when they meet Waikato at Ngā Puna Wai on Saturday.

Sportsman back from the brink

Seamus Stack in ICU last Wednesday before having open-heart surgery. Photo: Supplied

'He’s a hard little nugget': Sportsman back from the brink

A week ago, 23-year-old Christchurch sportsman Seamus Stack was in an induced coma after open-heart surgery to save his life.

NZ league star facing drugs, betting charges

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Brandon Smith. Photo: Getty

Rabbitohs and Kiwis star facing drugs, sports betting charges

Kiwis and South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Brandon Smith is facing drugs and sports betting charges, according to Australian media.

Bulls teams named for national championships

Family connections feature strongly in the Canterbury Bulls squad for their men’s national premiership campaign which kicks off in early September.

Keas swoop on another title

Linwood Keas’ Jochden Filimoehala runs into contact in their grand final win over Riccarton...

Keas swoop on another CRL Premiership title

“You start turning up in December, all the Tuesday and Thursday trainings, so it’s always rewarding when you get what you’ve prepared for," says grand-final-winning Linwood Keas coach Andrew Auimatagi.

Boy breaks leg, waits an hour for ambulance

A tackle gone wrong in an under-10s rugby league match on Saturday left Travis Dephoff in ...

Boy breaks leg, waits an hour for ambulance

A Christchurch mother is questioning if more medical support should be available at sports grounds after her 9-year-old son suffered two badly broken bones in his right leg.