Southland Sports News
The Australian Diamonds and the Silver Ferns are set to go head-to-head in the highly anticipated Cadbury Netball Series for the Constellation Cup. Netball New Zealand (NNZ) has announced that the series will consist of two Tests in Australia and two in New Zealand. Excitement is already building, a
Defensive standout Jane Watson celebrated her 100th game in the red and black dress as the Trident Homes Tactix defeated the Ascot Park Southern Steel 58-45 in Christchurch. The Tacitx move into second place on the ANZ Premiership standings with the comprehensive win and erased the memory of their s
Things aren’t exactly going to plan on the scoreboard for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel but head coach Reinga Bloxham wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. “I always say it’s such a privilege to be in this role and it truly is. I don’t think there is any place I would rather be right […]
On the back of a commanding second quarter performance, the MG Mystics have inflicted a second hefty ANZ Premiership defeat on the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. The Mystics were masterful with their transition from defence onto attack early in the game, paving the way for the 64-48 win over the S
Experienced Southland rider Tom Sexton have won the elite time trial honours at the Oceania Road Cycling Championships near Brisbane. Sexton was equally emphatic in his performance, winning in 27:21 with Australian Jordan Villani runner-up 334 seconds adrift. The Southlander, who enjoyed a successfu
Three All Black legends are hitting the road from Queenstown to Invercargill to raise money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Former All Blacks captain and Westpac ambassador Richie McCaw will join fellow 2011 World Cup winners Mils Muliaina and Jimmy Cowan on the annual 250km Westpac Chopper Appea
A comprehensive three-quarter assault from the Trident Home Tactix has been rewarded with a 55-38 away victory over the Ascot Park Hotel Steel. But it was the Steel who walked off court to the cheers of the crowd – after a final 15 minutes that rates as their best of the season so far. In […]
A personal-best performance by Maia Wilson and a memorable 50th match for Elle Temu were the highlights of the Robinhood Stars’ 74-40 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Steel at Takanini. A run of eight goals by the Stars in the midst of the second quarter turned out to be the toughest blow for the […]