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.
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.
The Blues can lock up top spot in Super Rugby Pacific and home advantage throughout the playoffs on Saturday - but only if they can beat the Crusaders for just the second time in two decades.
We now know Sam Cane will be spending his remaining playing days at Suntory Sungoliath with his family in Japan. But how will he be remembered back in New Zealand?
It's the highlight of many rugby players' careers, but with the South Canterbury team's flights set to cost $28K, it was deemed too much to travel for the occasion.
Christchurch Paralympic athlete Will Stedman feels his gold medal-winning 400m race at the world championships in Japan on Sunday was close to the perfect performance.
The Warriors have scored a "huge" 22-20 NRL win over the three-time defending champion Penrith Panthers, ending a four-game losing streak in the upset.
Oleksandr Usyk scored a razor-thin split decision over Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion in a thrilling contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
The Wellington Phoenix's A-League season has come to an end with an extra time 2-1 loss to Melbourne Victory in their semi-final second leg game in Wellington.
The Brumbies have fended off a fast-finishing Crusaders outfit to win 31-24 in Canberra, a dramatic late penalty try securing them a home playoff final.
All White Clayton Lewis is one of three A-League players arrested over their alleged involvement in a betting scandal involving deliberate yellow cards.