Southland Sports News

* 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

Japan’s demanding Motegi circuit provided a new challenge for New Zealand grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan. Round 17 of the Moto3 World Championship saw the Southlander finish 16 th in yesterday’s race, just 3 seconds from 10 th place, reflecting the intensity of the battle which ensued. “Step

Please find attached the SBS Bank Southland Stags side to face Tasman this Friday night at Rugby Park, Invercargill, for the Clarke Dermody Cup. This will be the Stags’ last home game for 2025. The side will be captained by Sean Withy, and the game will be notable as the

Plans to upgrade the ILT Football Turf at Turnbull Thomson Park are set to deliver wide-ranging benefits for Southland, extending well beyond football. Southland Football has secured $560,000 in funding—thanks to contributions from the ILT Foundation, Invercargill Licensing Trust, Community Trust Southland, Rio Tinto NZAS, Murihiku Rūnaka Community