Southland Sports News

Cambridge cyclist Matthew Wilson delivered a standout performance in the individual time trial to win stage seven of the rescheduled 2025 SBS Bank Tour of Southland. Wilson, riding for the Advanced Personnel Cycling Team, clocked 15 minutes 48 seconds on the 13km Winton course. Logan Currie (Open Country-TES) followed in

The tour leader’s jersey swapped from one local to another after stage two of the rescheduled 2025 SBS Bank Tour of Southland today. Tom Sexton (iBuilt) won the bunch sprint finish in Gore after a 151km stage from Invercargill in flawless summer conditions, assuming the overall lead from fellow

Cormac Buchanan is returning to the Moto3 World Championship with high hopes and renewed determination as he heads into his second season with BOE Motorsports. The 18-year-old from Invercargill will race in all 22 rounds of the 2026 championship, which spans 18 countries between February and November. Following a busy

Cycling Southland is gearing up for a thrilling afternoon of racing as the ILT New Zealand Criterium Championships return to Invercargill on Saturday, 17 January. A top-tier field of riders has been confirmed, promising fast, aggressive racing on a newly designed 2.1km course that combines Bainfield Road and Queens

Defending champion Josh Burnett is set to return to the SBS Bank Tour of Southland, after the race was rescheduled following a powerful storm in late October that forced a regional state of emergency. The postponement means the iconic cycling event, usually held in early November, will now begin on

Southland riders made a powerful impression at the Omnium and Madison National Championships in Cambridge, with standout performances from Tom Sexton, Marshall Erwood, and Nick Kergozou. The event, held over two days and backed by Caniwi Capital, featured high-level competition with visiting riders from Japan and France. It was also

Southland Rugby League releases statement on 14s Grand Final The Southland Rugby League District Board strongly condemns the incidents that occurred during and following the 2025 U14s Grand Final. These actions do not reflect the values, spirit, or mana of the game, and will not be tolerated. An Independent Judiciary

Southland is set to welcome some of New Zealand’s best road cyclists as the ILT New Zealand Criterium Championships return on Saturday 17 January 2026. Hosted by Cycling Southland, the event will see national titles up for grabs across all age categories, from Under 15 riders to Elite Men