Southland Sports News

* New Zealand’s oldest road race will link with the National Criterium Championships in 2025. * Cycling Southland to host Criterium Nationals alongside ILT Carnival and Gore to Invercargill race. * Event combines track cycling and road racing to create an action-packed programme. Cycling enthusiasts are set for a treat in January

* Jack Heslip competed at the Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru, with New Zealand’s team. * He faced cultural surprises, like chicken gizzards, while adjusting to international competition. * Heslip's next competition is the Australian Nationals in Sydney, set for January. Southland’s Jack Heslip, a clay target shooter

* Corbin Strong finished second in Gran Piemonte after a strong performance by IPT riders. * Despite excellent teamwork, Neilson Powless held his lead to win by seven seconds. * This marks Strong’s 12th podium finish of the year in a one-day race. Corbin Strong earned second place in the Gran Piemonte

* Rugby Park renamed Bekhuis Park to celebrate Josh Bekhuis’ record-breaking 144th game for Southland. * The name change acknowledges his contributions to Southland rugby and support from his family. * Stags play North Harbour at Bekhuis Park this Saturday, marking the end of the season. Rugby Park in Invercargill has been temporarily

* Josh Bekhuis will play his 143rd game, matching Jason Rutledge's all-time record for Southland. * Tickets are on sale now, with kids under 14 free when accompanied by a paying adult. Southland Stags have announced their team to take on Waikato this Sunday, September 29th, in the Bunnings NPC

* James McLeay reflects on a year of impressive achievements in middle-distance running. * Representing New Zealand, McLeay had standout performances in Australia, Kenya, and Peru. * A sub-four-minute mile is next on McLeay's list, with races lined up this summer. James McLeay, a talented young middle-distance runner from Southland, has

The Southland Stags are set to conclude their intense Roar Week with a challenging match against Auckland at Eden Park this Sunday, September 22nd, at 2:05 pm in the Bunnings NPC. Co-coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson have expressed confidence in their squad as they announce the team lineup

Te Anau clay target shooter Jack Heslip is excited about making his international debut later this month. The Northern Southland College student, who is in his first year with the SBS Bank Academy Southland programme, will represent New Zealand for the first time as part of a seven-strong national team