Clash between Southern League cellar dwellers a must-win to avoid relegation
A relegation dogfight beckons for FC Twenty 11 and Universities on Saturday as both teams battle to stay in the Southern League.
Sam Coughlan
Goalkeeper's TikTok videos a big hit
Christchurch goalkeeper's TikTok videos a big hit
Halswell United premiership goalkeeper Harry Eastwick, 18, is making a name for himself online by posting highlights from his games which he films on a GoPro.
United not taking cup opponents lightly
Christchurch United not taking second-tier cup opponents lightly
Christchurch United will open their Chatham Cup defence against second-tier premiership side Western AFC at home on Friday night.
HSOB aim to avoid shield 'curse'
High School Old Boys aim to avoid DCL Shield 'curse'
High School Old Boys take on Christchurch at home on Saturday in their first DCL Shield defence.
From a broken neck to rowing for NZ
From a broken neck to rowing for NZ
Six months ago, promising Christchurch rower Luke Hickling was told by doctors he came perilously close to never being able to walk again - now he has earned national selection.
Consistency key for Hornets
Hornets face Keas in top of the table clash
Halswell Hornets are hoping to do the basics well this weekend in their top of the table Canterbury rugby league premiership clash with Linwood Keas.
United’s dominance likely to be challenged
Christchurch United’s dominance likely to be challenged
Christchurch United’s perfect record at the top of the Southern League table could be in jeopardy this weekend when they meet Coastal Spirit.
Sydenham’s passion reignited this season
Sydenham’s passion reignited this season
Sydenham are bouncing back from a challenging 2023 in style, leading the way in the Metro Premier competition after three rounds. This weekend they face High School Old Boys.
Squad depths put to the test
Two games in four days or less a big test for Southern League squads
The first round of the English Cup yesterday may prove to be a thorn in the side for Southern League teams who play their second game in less than four days this weekend.
Keas looking to build after slow start
Keas back on track after slow start to CRL premiership
A big Magic round win has put Linwood Keas’ Canterbury Rugby League premiership defence back on track after a rocky start to the season.
Prebbleton fizzing for Chatham Cup clash
Prebbleton fizzing ahead of first Chatham Cup clash
Prebbleton are gearing up for their first foray into New Zealand’s oldest football competition on Monday night.
Stern test ahead for premiership leaders
Stern test ahead for premiership leaders
After two rounds, Halswell Hornets are flying high in the Canterbury Rugby League premiership, winning their opening games to sit at the top of the table.
UC aiming to improve on first round win
UC aiming to improve on first round win
University of Canterbury are preparing to face a wounded beast when they take on Marist Albion this weekend.
United captain bounces back
Christchurch United captain bounces back from tough professional stint
Christchurch United’s new captain is bouncing back from some dark professional days overseas - and enjoying his football again.
Hornby seeks to capitalise on shock win
Hornby seeks to capitalise on shock win over Lincoln
Hornby head coach Wayne Hemmingson is hopeful his side’s atypical victory in the combined country competition can get them going this season.
Panthers v Keas: Grand final rematch highlight of round
Panthers v Keas: Grand final rematch highlight of round
Hornby Panthers will need no extra motivation for their second-round Canterbury Rugby League premiership game on Saturday.
Technical to face former captain in Coastal clash
Cashmere Technical to face former captain in Coastal clash
Table-toppers Cashmere Technical are relishing the chance to play against a familiar face when they take on Coastal Spirit on Sunday.
Clash of the titans to open season
Clash of the titans to open Chch club rugby season
High School Old Boys and Marist Albion will open the Christchurch Metro club rugby season in a rematch of last year’s final.
Prescott takes on U20 world cross country champs
Former St Thomas' student takes on U20 world cross country champs
Former Christchurch student Daniel Prescott finished 66th in the men’s U20 cross country at the world championships in Serbia.
Linwood Keas’ feathers ruffled over plan to use name in NRL bid
Linwood Keas’ feathers ruffled over plan to use name in NRL bid
Discussions are under way behind the scenes over a proposed South Island NRL franchise’s plan to use an almost identical name to Canterbury’s top rugby league side.