Southland Sports News

The Southland Open squash event in Invercargill saw Geraldine’s Keidah Bungard and Dunedin’s Aria Bannister emerge as champions over the weekend. A record field of 122 players participated in the two-day tournament, sponsored by fi innovations. Four years since its relaunch, the Southland Open conti

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel delivered on all fronts to inflict an upset 47-43 win over the MG Mystics in Dunedin on Sunday while posting their second win of the season. In clinching their first win in Dunedin since 2021, the Steel also had the satisfaction of getting their hands on the Georg

After nearly eight years of dedicated service, Simon Coe, the Rector of Southland Boys’ High School, has announced his resignation. He will take up the position of Headmaster at Napier Boys’ High School in Hawke’s Bay, starting early in term three. Currently on sabbatical, Coe will return to Southla

Rebounding strongly, the Trident Homes Tactix dominated the southern derby while returning to winning ways with a well-constructed 53-44 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Christchurch on Sunday. With more ball in hand, the home side were able to dictate terms from the outset to dismant

Rugby Southland’s chief, Steve Mitchell, expressed shock over the sudden decision by the local council to cease maintenance and safety improvements at Rugby Park, the city’s primary sports ground. This move, announced on Wednesday, will save approximately $3 million but has raised significant concer

Breaking a tight deadlock, Avis Magic flew home with a dominant final quarter to deliver a compelling 54-45 win over Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Rotorua on Saturday. With the scores tied at 38-all heading into the final 15 minutes, and the Steel leading, albeit by close margins for large chun

Experiencing the sweet taste of victory has left the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel hungry for more. The gutsy southerners banished a 21-game losing streak to the history books with an extra-time two-goal win in over the Robinhood Stars last weekend. Now a new challenge awaits against the Avis Magi

Scenes of euphoria erupted when the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel broke an unwanted record, notching their first win in nearly two years with a thrilling 63-61 extra time win over the Stars in Invercargill on Saturday. In a terrific contest between two teams battling for their first win of the sea