Southland Sports News

Winton is set to host one of the biggest international events in its history, as ten of the world’s best harness racing drivers line up for the World Drivers Championship 25 at Central Southland Raceway on Sunday 9 November. This marks the fifth of six championship rounds and features

Rugby Southland has confirmed that Scott Eade will take over as Head Coach of the SBS Bank Southland Stags for the 2026 Bunnings NPC season. The appointment follows an internal review of the 2025 campaign and a move away from the co-coaching model used in recent years. The new approach

Following the recent postponement of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland due to the State of Emergency facing the Southland region, Cycling Southland is pleased to announce that the 69th edition of this iconic event will now take place from 18–24 January 2026. The Tour of Southland committee has

* Southland rider crashed early in qualifying and was unable to set a lap time * Race delayed after serious sighting lap crash involving two other Moto3 riders * Buchanan struggled in harsh heat and retired from the race on lap three New Zealand Moto3 rider Cormac Buchanan endured a challenging weekend in

New Zealand men’s team pursuit produced an outstanding performance to claim the bronze medal to highlight day two of the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Santiago, Chile today. The Kiwi team thought it was two bronze medals after a superb ride by Campbell Stewart, originally given third place

Smart race craft in squally conditions secured New Zealand Grand Prix motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan valuable Moto3 World Championship points yesterday. The Australia Grand Prix at Phillip Island was battered by inclement weather, and hardy race fans were treated to plenty of action on track as a result of the

Southland Football wrapped up another successful season with its 2025 Awards Evening, recognising top players, coaches, referees, and volunteers from across the region. The night was a celebration of the sport’s growing strength, both in participation and performance, with accolades handed out across several categories including youth, community, and

A red flag with two laps to go denied New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan the chance of banking vital points at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia yesterday. Round 18 of the Moto3 World Championship saw the Southlander finish 16th, just 0.2 seconds from the points at the