Southland Sports News

Two upcoming fixtures between the Splice Construction Magic and Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have been postponed under the league’s Covid-19 Match Postponement Policy. The postponements, as requested today by Steel, will see Saturday’s Round 7 match in Hamilton and Monday’s rescheduled Round 5 ma

Woodlands’ Matt James is back for the 2022 SBS Bank Southland Stags. Matt, 28, has played 27 games for Southland across three seasons with Southland, an impressive statistic for the Loose Forward. As a senior member of the squad, Matt is excited for what the team can do this season. “”We have been b

The Southland Sharks bank on a wonderful family of sponsors every National Basketball League season and this year they are delighted to have iconic Southland institution, SBS Bank adorning the front of their playing uniforms. SBS Bank has been one of Sharks Basketball’s key partners over recent seas

On a day that had special significance, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel continued their giant-killing ways after securing a memorable 64-59 win over MG Mystics in Invercargill on Sunday. With full crowds back, there is none better than the faithful at ILT Stadium, who turned out in their droves

Woodlands Midfielder Matt Whaanga, 24, has recommitted to the SBS Bank Southland Stags for the upcoming Bunnings NPC Season. Whaanga, who made his debut for Southland in 2021, is looking forward to being back in Southland colours once again this season. “It’s been refreshing for me being in the Stag

Whether it’s less stressful shooting a match-winning goal or coaching from the bench, the jury is still out on that one for Jo Morrison. What she does know is Monday’s exhilarating extra-time victory against the Te Wānaga o Raukawa Pulse in Wellington rates as one she won’t forget. Morrison was at t

The Southland Sharks added another key piece to its 2022 National Basketball League roster, today announcing the signing of 2.18-metre tall centre Romaro Gill for the upcoming season. Jamaican-born Gill played for the Wellington Saints last season and spent his off-season playing Summer League with

In the first extra time decider of the 2022 season, the Ascot Park Hotel Steel shocked Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse with a 66-63 victory, when all seemed to be going against them. In the only game played in another round disrupted by the pandemic, the home side Pulse looked to have the measure of […]