Wayne Barnes reveals how McCaw got into referees' heads
Retired referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how Richie McCaw would use his knowledge of rugby rules to get into the minds of referees.
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Golden boot battle in Tech’s last match
Cashmere Technical striker in battle for golden boot
Cashmere Technical's star striker Garbhan Coughlan will be fighting to put his name in the record books on Saturday.
Close contests to end Metro two-day cricket comp
Close contests to end Metro two-day cricket competition
Tight tussles loom this weekend in the final round of the Christchurch Metro two-day cricket competition before the white-ball rounds start.
Rising star heading to Phoenix academy
Rising star heading to Phoenix academy
Talented 16-year-old Christchurch midfielder Amber De Wit is primed to take her first step towards a pro football career after featuring at the FIFA U17 World Cup.
All Whites: Wood hat-trick leads rout of Samoa
All Whites: Wood hat-trick leads rout of Samoa
The All Whites have ticked the first box in their quest to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Samoa 8-0 in Auckland.
James Marshall goes from player to podcaster to coach
James Marshall goes from player to podcaster to coach
Crusaders backs coach James Marshall's podcast What a Lad now attracts more than 10,000 listeners a week.
Battle for South Island NRL team rages
Battle for South Island NRL team rages
The battle for a South Island NRL team, based in Christchurch, has seen plenty of casualties - but the fight goes on.
Doctor sobs on the stand at Podmore inquest
Doctor sobs on the stand at inquest into Olivia Podmore's death
An inquest into the suspected suicide of Canterbury cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard she was burned out and treated for severe anxiety and depression three months before her death.
All Blacks coach backs Scott Barrett's call
'You've got to support him': All Blacks coach backs Scott Barrett's call to take kick at goal
ABs coach Scott Robertson has thrown his support behind captain Scott Barrett after the skipper's decision to take a kick at goal instead of going for a match-winning try in the loss to France.
Olivia Podmore's death 'entirely preventable' - father
Olivia Podmore's death 'entirely preventable' - father
The father of former Christchurch cyclist Olivia Podmore has described her death as a "grievous, senseless, and entirely preventable tragedy" at the opening of an inquest into her suspected suicide.
Podmore's family hope inquest will provide answers
'Get the truth out there': Olivia Podmore's family hope inquest will provide answers
For more than three years, Olivia Podmore's family have been trying to piece together what led to the 24-year-old former Christchurch elite sprint cyclist's death by suspected suicide.
'Amazing ride': Southee to retire from test cricket
'Amazing ride': Southee to retire from test cricket
Black Caps stalwart Tim Southee will end his test career after the upcoming series against England.
Barrett and Taylor back to take on France
Barrett and Taylor back to take on France
Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the All Blacks to face France in Paris, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England.
Lofty goals for Riccarton
Riccarton's first outright victory could pave way for big season
Riccarton coach Darren Entwhistle believes their first outright victory since returning to the Metro premiership could pave the way for a successful season.
Must-win matches for Coastal Spirit, Pride
Must-win matches for Coastal Spirit and Canterbury United Pride
Coastal Spirit and Canterbury United Pride’s hopes of making the final of the men’s and women’s National Leagues respectively are hanging by a thread after identical 3-1 losses.
Crusaders squad named for next season
Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders squad named for next season
Crusaders coach Rob Penney has named a 38-man squad for the next Super Rugby Pacific season - but mystery surrounds who will replace Scott Barrett as captain.
Rugby player handed four-year ban
South Island rugby player handed four-year ban under anti-doping rules
A club rugby player has been banned from all sport for four years after he admitted purchasing a banned substance.
Charity golf tournament raises $310k
Stars pitch in to help charity golf tournament raise $310k
A star-studded charity golf tournament in Christchurch has exceeded expectations by raising more than $310,000 for the BrainTree Wellness Centre.
New Zealand golfer's $2m payday
New Zealand golfer's $2m payday
Kiwi golfer Steven Alker has had a $2.1 million payday on the seniors Champions Tour in Phoenix, Arizona.
Lawson calls for NZ anthem to be played after McLaren's Formula One wins
Lawson calls for NZ anthem to be played after McLaren's Formula One wins
Liam Lawson says the McLaren team should play the New Zealand national anthem rather than the British one when it wins races.