Southland Sports News

Kiwi track cyclists earned solid ranking points without stepping on the podium on day two of the UCI World Cup in Hong Kong. The experienced Tom Sexton finished fifth in the men’s four-event omnium. The Southland rider placed ninth in the opening scratch race, 12th in the tempo race,

The Southern Steel bounced back from last week's disappointing loss with a commanding 69-60 victory over the Stars at ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday night. After losing their opening round match by 13 goals, the Steel delivered a complete performance that delighted the home crowd and showed they&

The Southern Steel are determined to bounce back from their disappointing season opener when they return home to ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday. The Invercargill-based team suffered a crushing 13-goal defeat to the Mainland Tactix in the first round of the ANZ Premiership, but head coach Wendy Frew believes her

The Southland Sharks have secured one of their biggest signings for the 2026 season, with American guard Keylan Boone returning to Invercargill after a standout debut year. Boone, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, made an immediate impact in his first season with the Sharks, becoming the team's top scorer and

After years of planning and fundraising, a major milestone for Southland football has arrived, with the brand-new turf at Turnbull Thompson Park set to host its first match this weekend. The long-anticipated development signals a new era for the sport in the region, offering improved playing conditions and greater opportunities

Nominations are now open for the 2026 ILT Southland Sports Awards, giving the region's sporting community a chance to celebrate another year of outstanding achievement. The annual event, New Zealand's longest-running sports awards ceremony, brings together athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and supporters from across Southland to

A three-week hiatus in the Moto3 World Championship will enable New Zealand grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan to finally focus on his recovery after a brutal double header. Still suffering from injuries sustained from a crash at the Brazil GP, the gutsy Southlander had just four days before he was

Brayden Inger will return to the Southland Sharks for a sixth season, reinforcing his status as the club’s longest-serving player and a key figure within the team and wider Southland community. His decision reflects more than a routine signing, highlighting a strong sense of belonging built over five years