Robert van Royen

Ella Williams would like nothing more than to celebrate her 21st birthday with a national title.

Southern United crashed to its fourth straight ASB Premiership loss to league leader Auckland City yesterday.

Andrew Whyte passed the first test of the year at the annual Lovelock Classic in Timaru on Saturday.

Southern United coach Mike Fridge has signed two new players ahead of tomorrow's match against defending champion Auckland City.

It has been a challenging couple of months for Mark Craig.

Craig Higgins has plenty to look forward to over the next month.

The Southern Steel has found its new head coach.

Otago is still chasing its first win in the 50-over format after slumping to its third Ford Trophy loss in Christchurch yesterday.

Naseby-based luger Jack Leslie has made history in Italy.

Southern United coach Mike Fridge has promoted five youth players to train with the senior squad for the second half of the national league.

Australian domination, changes in coaches, umpires requiring security and the announcement of a new national league - there was plenty to talk about last year.

Brent Ward might have coached athletics for more than half his life, but he has no plans on giving up any time soon. Robert van Royen caught up with him at the Caledonian Ground to see what makes him tick.

It is the little things that keep Billy Ibadulla going.

Netball South has found its coach for next year's inaugural national league.

Another week, another loss.