Training regime gets artistic swimmer to Peru
Tough training regime earns Amelia trip Peru for artistic swimming champs
Canterbury artistic swimmer Amelia McConnochie is set to travel to Peru for a historic competition.
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Coastal face stern test against league leaders
Coastal face stern test against league leaders
Having made club history already this season, Coastal Spirit are eyeing the top of the Southern League as they continue their unbeaten campaign.
Derby win key for Halswell’s playoffs goal
Derby win key for Halswell’s playoffs goal
Halswell Hornets can lock up a Canterbury rugby league premiership playoff spot with a win in Saturday’s penultimate round.
Resurgent Linwood look to continue winning run
Resurgent Linwood look to continue winning run
Linwood coach Brendon Nolan believes his side’s mid-season form slump has made them stronger for Saturday’s semi-final clash with High School Old Boys.
Poolside at the Paris Olympics
Canterbury official will be poolside at Paris Olympics
When Christine Cassin began officiating swim meets almost 20 years ago, she could never have imagined where it would lead.
From Wharenui to Paris
From Wharenui to Paris
When Christine Cassin began officiating swim meets nearly 20 years ago, she could never have imagined where it would lead to.
Hockey umpire: ‘It’s something special’
Hockey umpire: ‘It’s something special’
A maiden trip to the Olympics has been a long time coming for hockey umpire Gareth Greenfield.
Brothers ready for heat of competition
Brothers ready for heat of competition
Brothers Joe and Charlie Morrison are on the cusp of fulfilling a lifelong dream when they run out for the Black Sticks at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Cross country success for para athletes
Cross country success for para athletes
A group of para athletes from Papanui High School have seen huge success at the New Zealand secondary schools cross country championships at QEII Park.
Tight at the top of Metro rugby competition
Tight at the top of Metro rugby competition
New competition leaders Marist Albion make the trip to play Burnside on Saturday, who were knocked off top spot after a 30-22 loss to Sydenham at the weekend.
Razor calls Timo before milestone game
Razor calls Timo before milestone 500th game
While his days of dreaming about an All Blacks call-up may be behind him, Robbie Timo still received a phone call from head coach Scott Robertson on Saturday.
Keas on top of the CRL table
Keas on top of the CRL table
The Linwood Keas sit at the top of the Canterbury Rugby League table ahead of their trip to Halswell on Saturday.
Ferrymead Bays wary of FC Nelson
Ferrymead Bays wary of FC Nelson
Ferrymead Bays will brave the unknown in their Chatham Cup third-round away clash with FC Nelson on Sunday.
Surging UC staying focused on securing playoff spot
Surging UC staying focused on securing playoff spot
An uptick in form has seen Canterbury University rocket up the Metro Premiership table ahead of their clash with Sumner on Saturday.
55-year-old set to play his 500th game
55-year-old Linwood teacher set to play his 500th game for Sumner
Robbie Timo will notch up a unique milestone on Saturday when he runs out with Sumner’s division 2 side in what will be his 500th game for his beloved club.
Riccarton Knights on the rise
Riccarton Knights on the rise
The Riccarton Knights take on the Eastern Eagles at Wainoni Park this weekend as they chase their first Canterbury Rugby League premiership finals appearance since 2015.
Top-of-the-table Burnside challenge for DCL Shield
Top-of-the-table Burnside challenge for DCL Shield
Burnside take on University of Canterbury in a DCL Shield challenge on Saturday.
Cashmere squad steps up without star striker
Cashmere Technical squad steps up without star striker
Cashmere Technical have so far withstood every challenge and remain unbeaten at the top of the league ahead of Saturday’s tough game against Ferrymead Bays.
Clash of the cellar dwellers a must-win
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.
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.