A reunion decades in the making will bring former teammates back together when New Brighton Golden Lions take on London NZ Old Boys in a special over 35s match.
Businesses in central Christchurch are buzzing about the first sports match at the new $683 million stadium on Friday night and making preparations for an influx of patrons.
Southbridge rugby stalwarts Ian ‘Blue’ Walker and Neville Carter, the father of Crusaders legend Dan Carter, led the players out for the club’s 150th jubilee golden oldies match.
Supercars will mark its first-ever visit to the South Island with a free fan event in the central city on the eve of the inaugural ITM Christchurch Super 440.
Moana Pasifika has confirmed the club will disband and leave the Super Rugby Pacific competition after the 2026 season due to financial and operational challenges.
Harbour beat a Highlanders-laden Dunedin side 36-19 at Watson Park to join the likes of Green Island and University as the early front-runners in the Dunedin division 1 competition.
Linwood head coach Brendan Nolan insists there is “no bad blood” between his side and Marist Albion ahead of their first-round Metro rugby clash on Saturday.
Rangiora High School has pulled out of the Crusaders region's Miles Toyota First XV Premiership this season, and instead wants to create a combined rugby team from North Canterbury schools.
With Christchurch's new stadium opening in a few weeks, the Crusaders are facing a significant change - leaving their home fortress behind and adapting to life under the roof.