Dramatic end to schools’ rugby clash
Dramatic end to Christchurch schools’ rugby clash
The St Andrew’s College v St Thomas of Canterbury first XV clash last weekend justified top billing and provided some last-minute drama, writes Chris Barclay.
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'Pretty well drilled': Schoolgirls' amazing winning record
'Pretty well drilled': Schoolgirls' amazing winning record
A team of Christchurch schoolgirl cricketers are on a remarkable winning streak as they look to defend their NZ Junior Shield in typically relentless style.
Thousands of tough kids
Thousands of tough Canterbury kids take on 2.7km obstacle course
More than 5400 pupils from 56 Canterbury primary and intermediate schools competed in the two-day MASH Tough Kid endurance event this week.
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.
Hundreds of Canterbury pupils turn out for annual winter tournament
Hundreds of Canterbury pupils turn out for annual winter tournament
With Covid-19 restrictions eased, hundreds of Canterbury primary school pupils were finally able to test their sporting prowess in their annual winter sports tournament on Thursday.
National success for up and coming junior cyclist
National success for up and coming junior cyclist
Accomplished junior Canterbury cyclist Amelia Sykes distinguished herself at two national competitions this month, buoyed by the support of a local trust.
Fahey eager to make most of US opportunity
Fahey eager to make most of US opportunity
Former Burnside High School volleyballer Tasmyn Fahey refused to play the sport at first - but now it has opened up international career opportunities she intends to capitalise on.
Volleyball before architecture for rising Riccarton star
Volleyball before architecture for rising Riccarton star
Volleyballer Petra Manderson considers herself one of the lucky ones.
Grogan fits the bill to grow secondary sport in Canterbury
Grogan fits the bill to grow secondary sport in Canterbury
Bill Grogan has made a career out of building up secondary school sport in Canterbury.
Rolleston Raptors impress on court
Rolleston Raptors impress on court
The Rolleston Raptors have won the men's grade in the Hornby Action Indoor Sports basketball league.
Big medal haul for Canterbury schools at rowing champs
Big medal haul for Canterbury schools at rowing champs
Canterbury schools have brought home a swag of medals from the South Island Rowing Championships.
National triathlon title for rising young Chch star
National triathlon title for rising young Chch star
Young Christchurch triathlete Morgan Flanagan won the under-16 girls category at the national secondary schools’ triathlon championships - and finished ahead of many boys in the process.
Up and coming Chch track cyclist sets course for Cairo
Up and coming Chch track cyclist sets course for Cairo
At the beginning of last year, young Christchurch rider Charlotte Spurway made a bold decision to give track cycling a go.
Young track cycling star's future goes up a gear
Young track cycling star's future goes up a gear
Talented young Canterbury cyclist Jenna Borthwick has moved a step closer to establishing herself as a world-class athlete.
Medal haul for Cashmere HS at South Island rowing champs
Medal haul for Cashmere HS at South Island rowing champs
Cashmere High School rowers found early season form at the South Island secondary schools regatta on Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel.
Boys' smash world rowing record and raise $21k
Boys' smash world rowing record and raise $21k
A group of Christchurch schoolboys have broken a world record and raised more than $21,000 for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand in the process.
Canterbury in the medals at volleyball champs
Canterbury in the medals at volleyball champs
Canterbury beach volleyballers dominated the age-group provincial championships last week.
Promising Christchurch rower back in the boat after cancer scare
Promising Christchurch rower back in the boat after cancer scare
Six months ago, up and coming Christchurch rower Ed Lopas’ promising career looked potentially sunk.
Young athletes take to the track in SI Colgate Games
Young athletes take to the track in SI Colgate Games
Hundreds of young athletes converged on Christchurch for the start of the South Island Colgate Games on Friday.
Hundreds of young athletes to converge on Nga Puna Wai
Hundreds of young athletes to converge on Nga Puna Wai
Hundreds of young athletes - including 331 from Christchurch - will compete at the South Island Colgate Games next week.