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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 […]

After being called into the SBS Bank Southland Stags last season as a loan player from Otago, three cap Stag Ben Morris has signed for the SBS Bank Southland Stags in the 2022 Bunnings NPC. The 197cm lock Christs College Alumni from Cheviot came to the rescue last season following several injuries i

Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel captain Shannon Saunders is set to etch her name into netball’s history books. The athletic midcourter is preparing to play her 150th elite national league game against the Te Wānaga o Raukawa Pulse in Wellington on Monday night, becoming just the 15th New Zealand pla

The SBS Bank Southland Stags are pleased to announce they have signed rapid outside back Michael Manson. Manson, 21, is playing for Invercargill Blues this Go Bus Senior Club Rugby Season and is no stranger to the south, growing up in Invercargill. The former Otago Boys High School student has an im

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has been forced to initiate its contingency plan due to Covid-19 ahead of this weekend’s ANZ Premiership double header. The Steel is scheduled to play the Splice Construction Magic in Rotorua on Saturday before taking on the Te Wānaga o Raukawa Pulse in Wellington