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Canterbury man invents rugby board game
Zane Thompson has turned our national sport into a card and dice based board game with all the intricacies of rugby built in.
Chris Barclay
Tributes flow after doctor’s sudden death
Tributes flow after sudden death of well known Christchurch doctor
Christchurch’s medical community is in mourning alongside scores of former and current patients cared for by leading haematologist Dr Mark Smith.
High stakes in MPL final round football clash
High stakes in MPL final round football clash
It may not have the financial implications associated with the relegation dogfights of European football leagues, but the stakes are still high for one Christchurch club in the MPL this weekend.
Strangers rally to build boy's dream skate ramp
Strangers rally to build boy's dream scooter and skateboard ramp
A group of strangers have banded together to make a 12-year-old Christchurch boy's dream come true.
Coach looks for a big improvement from Canterbury Bulls
Coach looks for a big improvement from Canterbury Bulls
The rebuilding Canterbury Bulls are already in danger of missing this year’s grand final after copping a hiding from Counties Manukau but their coach says they will better this weekend.
Five-year rugby plan culminates in maiden title for college
Five-year rugby plan culminates in maiden title for college
When Connor Newton swept up a loose ball and hared downfield with a stiff breeze at his back, a five-year plan to end decades of disappointment was moments away from fruition at Rugby Park.
Bulls could benefit from having played full season
Bulls could benefit from having played full season
The Canterbury Bulls start their national premiership campaign against Counties Manukau on Saturday.
Grand-final man of the match props up young Bulls
Linwood Keas grand-final man of the match props up young Canterbury Bulls
Alex Todd is familiar with laying foundations on and off the field - so it is still business as usual for the Linwood Keas stalwart as he eyes another rugby league title with the Canterbury Bulls.
Wilding Park revitalised: Plan to clone courts used at grand slam venues
Wilding Park revitalised: Plan to clone courts used at grand slam venues
Wilding Park already features the hardcourts associated with the Australian and US Opens, and now a plan to clone the courts used for the other grand slams is running smoothly.
Douglas to lead Canterbury side out against Hawke’s Bay
Douglas to lead Canterbury side out against Hawke’s Bay
The Canterbury side to take on Hawke’s Bay in Napier on Saturday will be led by stand-in captain Whetukamokamo Douglas at No 8.
A taste of St Andrews at Chch golf club
Swilcan Bridge: Taste of St Andrews for Christchurch golf club
One of the most iconic backdrops in sport, the Swilcan Bridge at the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, has been replicated on a Christchurch golf course.
Canterbury calls on All Blacks to help defend Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury calls on All Blacks to help defend Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury will understandably maximise the use of their soon-to-be departing All Blacks contingent when they face their first genuine Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
Sport in Canterbury under siege from Covid
Sport in Canterbury under siege from Covid
Sport played a pivotal position as a diversion, a reminder of normality, during a winter ravaged by Covid-19.
Mum keeps Linwood Keas' fans in line
‘I had to put big girl pants on’: Mum keeps Linwood Keas' fans in line
As a mother of five, Hana Kakoi is accustomed to laying down the law - but she found it more difficult to keep adults in line or out of the Linwood Keas’ home ground.
New book covers past 50 years at Christchurch United
New book covers past 50 years at Christchurch United
A book documenting the golden era of Christchurch United will be released to coincide with the football club’s 50th anniversary festivities next month.
Canterbury winger relishing leadership role
Canterbury winger relishing leadership role
Manasa Mataele is relishing taking on a leadership role in his debut season for Canterbury after his latest injury setback proved a learning experience.
Fears elderly will pay the price for CDHB cuts
Fears elderly will pay the price for CDHB cuts
The elderly are set to be hit hard by a Canterbury District Health Board cost-cutting drive designed to save $56.9 million.
Covid, cancer and a championship?
Covid, cancer and a championship?
Rowan O’Gorman’s 17-season wait between Christchurch premier club rugby finals is even more poignant as the Marist Albion stalwart’s career could draw to a close as his wife battles cancer.
WW2 fighter pilot celebrates 100th birthday
WW2 fighter pilot celebrates 100th birthday
A wide-eyed joyride in a Tiger Moth over Lake Sumner for two shillings and sixpence proved the catalyst for Bill Warwick’s standing among the last surviving fighter pilots from World War 2.
Marist Albion seek long-awaited club rugby crown
Marist Albion seek long-awaited club rugby crown
Former All Black fullback Ben Blair played in Marist Albion’s last Christchurch senior club rugby final 17 years ago, and now hopes to celebrate another memorable milestone on Sunday.