Southland Sports News

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

At 87, Bill McLean is still making a difference in Southland football – a sport he has supported with heart and soul for more than 70 years. Bill’s connection to the game began at age 11 when a friend introduced him to a casual kickaround. From that moment, he was

Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones made history in Te Anau by becoming the most successful competitor in the Fresh Choice Kepler Challenge, winning the iconic 60km mountain race for a record-breaking seventh time. Jones completed the challenging loop of the Kepler Track in 4 hours and 42 minutes, surpassing the six-title

Organisers of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland have confirmed a revised route for the 69th edition of the iconic cycling race, following damage to the traditional Queens Park course and upcoming road works in the area. The adjustments affect both the opening team time trial and the final stage,

Southland’s Brendon Leitch ended his Lamborghini Super Trofeo season on a high, securing two commanding victories in Europe’s final round at Misano. Racing as a guest entry alongside Australian driver Nicolas Stati, the pair delivered standout performances across both races. It was the first time Leitch and Stati

Cormac Buchanan faced a tough outing at the penultimate round of the Moto3 World Championship, finishing 20th at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. Despite arriving with confidence, the Southland teenager struggled to find pace and grip all weekend. “Obviously it wasn’t the weekend that we were after