Great bloke, top groundsman 'hard to come by'
Christchurch cricket groundsman Roger Georgieff was never one for awards – he would simply say he did what needed to be done.
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Savea stuns in historic win for Moana Pasifika
Savea stuns in historic win for Moana Pasifika
Ardie Savea and his Moana Pasifika men thrust a dagger into the Highlanders’ anaemic playoff hopes in Dunedin this afternoon.
Pressure mounts as Cashmere Tech fail to fire
Pressure mounts as Cashmere Tech fail to fire
Amid Cashmere Technical’s worst run of form in 13 years, head coach Dan Schwarz is not ruling out making changes to his side.
Opportunity for New Brighton American football hopeful
Opportunity for New Brighton American football hopeful
New Brighton rugby halfback Isaac Redman is preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime as he heads to the United States on an American football scholarship.
Absences can’t stop University’s winning ways
Absences can’t stop University’s winning ways
Despite missing key players and their head coach, the University of Canterbury continues to find ways to win in the Metro rugby competition.
Dunedin premier rugby round six wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round six wrap-up
Southern dominated Green Island in all facets to record a comfortable 36-5 win at Miller Park this afternoon.
Hornets to appeal 10-week ban for biting
Hornets to appeal 10-week ban for biting
The Halswell Hornets plan to appeal a 10-week suspension handed to hooker Antonio Lemalu, who was accused of biting an opponent during their win over Greymouth three weeks ago.
Crusaders first-five Taha Kemar out for rest of season
Crusaders first-five Taha Kemar out for rest of season
Crusaders first-five Taha Kemara injured his left knee in Saturday’s match against the Highlanders.
From boxing to rugby league - and now the beautiful game
From boxing to rugby league - and now the beautiful game
Sports journo Sam Coughlan has been in the boxing ring, trained with champion rugby league team Hornby Panthers and now he reports on his session with Christchurch United.
Giants end losing streak with win over Otago Nuggets
Giants end losing streak with win over Otago Nuggets
The Nelson Giants have put up an almighty battle to notch their first game of the NBL season.
Franks crowned world champion
Christchurch 21-year-old crowned world champion
Levi Franks has become the fifth Kiwi to be crowned world champion at the U21 Golf Croquet World Championship in Florida.
Code-hopping Lam becomes a Magpie
Code-hopping Panthers hooker becomes a Magpie
Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam has continued his switch from rugby union to league, joining Brisbane club Souths Logan Magpies.
Dunedin club rugby round five wrap-up
Dunedin club rugby round five wrap-up
Harbour first five Rique Milne produced a stunning performance to guide his side to a 35-32 win against Green Island in a cracking game at Watson Park.
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Christchurch United are aiming to keep their unbeaten Southern League record intact when they face Universities on Thursday night.
Crusaders crush Highlanders as Jordan shines
Crusaders crush Highlanders as Jordan shines
The Highlanders’ attacking accuracy was right up there with a blindfolded five-year-old swinging at a pinata.
Pummelled by the Panthers
Pummelled by the Panthers
Sports reporter Sam Coughlan trained with Canterbury Rugby League defending champions, the Hornby Panthers.
Olivia Podmore inquest resumes
Olivia Podmore inquest resumes after adjournment
The coronial inquest into the death of Olympic sprint cyclist Olivia Podmore resumed in Christchurch on Tuesday following an abrupt halt to the proceedings last year.
Olivia Podmore inquest comes to emotional end
Olivia Podmore inquest comes to emotional end
The mother of Olivia Podmore has told a coronial inquest in Christchurch she was shocked by the information that has been revealed during the protracted proceedings.
Crusaders hooker to graduate with sister
Crusaders hooker to share graduation day stage with sister
Typically, siblings are the bane of each other’s existence.
Last-gasp penalty clinches thriller for Crusaders
Last-gasp penalty clinches thriller for Crusaders
A last-play penalty goal to James O'Connor has given the Crusaders a thrilling 25-22 win over the Blues, preserving their top spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.