Marathon futsal effort for mental health
Have you ever played a sport for 24 hours straight? That’s what Canterbury and NZ futsal player Hamish Mitchell did in a bid to raise funds for mental health awareness.
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College crowing over Roosters academy
Roosters coming to Rolleston: Canterbury college crowing over NRL academy
Rugby league powerhouse, the Sydney Roosters, are setting up a South Island academy at Rolleston College.
Golden boot hopes hang on rivals missing mark
Cashmere Tech striker's golden boot hopes hang on rivals missing mark
Cashmere Technical striker Garbhan Coughlan is in line to share the National League golden boot for the third consecutive season - but only if his rivals don’t find the net in this weekend’s final.
Sydenham shift focus after tight loss
Sydenham shift focus to Metro T20 competition after tough loss
The Metro T20 competition will get underway on Saturday with defending champions Sydenham smarting from a last-gasp loss to Old Boys Collegians in the two-day competition.
Golden boot battle in Tech’s last match
Cashmere Technical striker in battle for golden boot
Cashmere Technical's star striker Garbhan Coughlan will be fighting to put his name in the record books on Saturday.
Close contests to end Metro two-day cricket comp
Close contests to end Metro two-day cricket competition
Tight tussles loom this weekend in the final round of the Christchurch Metro two-day cricket competition before the white-ball rounds start.
Rising star heading to Phoenix academy
Rising star heading to Phoenix academy
Talented 16-year-old Christchurch midfielder Amber De Wit is primed to take her first step towards a pro football career after featuring at the FIFA U17 World Cup.
Lofty goals for Riccarton
Riccarton's first outright victory could pave way for big season
Riccarton coach Darren Entwhistle believes their first outright victory since returning to the Metro premiership could pave the way for a successful season.
Must-win matches for Coastal Spirit, Pride
Must-win matches for Coastal Spirit and Canterbury United Pride
Coastal Spirit and Canterbury United Pride’s hopes of making the final of the men’s and women’s National Leagues respectively are hanging by a thread after identical 3-1 losses.
Super Rugby stars heading to Kirwee
Super Rugby stars heading to Kirwee
The Crusaders are set to meet the Blues in a pre-season Super Rugby Pacific clash at Kirwee Domain.
Race for the golden boot
Race for the golden boot
Coastal Spirit’s David Yoo and Cashmere Technical’s Garbhan Coughlan are in a three-way battle for the National League’s coveted golden boot.
'I still umpire from the lounge chair'
'Magical moment': Jan back on centre stage
More than 40 years ago, former Christchurch umpire Jan Hefford was right in the middle of a netball test match involving NZ. And last week she was again - in a slightly different capacity.
Teen gets taste of professional life
Canterbury teen gets taste of life as a pro footballer
A young Canterbury footballer has taken the next step towards her professional dream.
Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty
Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty
The Stead family’s history with Riccarton now spans three generations after their youngest made his debut for the club.
Tech aim to overturn recent form against rivals
Cashmere Tech hoping to overturn recent form as rivals clash again
Christchurch’s two top football teams will battle it out on the pitch for the fifth time this season on Sunday - and there will be more than just bragging rights up for grabs.
Scholarships drive teens to succeed
CBHS driver on track to turn Supercars dream into a reality
A Christchurch Boys’ High student is speeding towards his dream of racing Supercars as he prepares to drive in one of NZ’s top junior motorsport championships next month.
Former Highlander in talks over Crusaders coaching role
Former Highlander in talks over Crusaders coaching role
Former Highlanders first-five Nick Evans is in talks with the Crusaders about joining their coaching lineup next season.
Former ABs first-five in line for Crusaders role
Crusaders eye up former All Blacks first-five for vacant coaching role
Former All Blacks first-five Nick Evans is in talks with the Crusaders about joining their coaching lineup next season.
Old Boys Collegians head into day two on top
Old Boys declare; Sydenham, Burnside in strong positions going into day two
Old Boys Collegians have batted themselves into a dominant position heading into day two of their premiership match against Heathcote.
Takarua claims back-to-back bowls titles
Takarua claims back-to-back bowls titles
Aiden Takarua has won his second consecutive Burnside under-26 singles bowls tournament.