Southland Sports News

Tall Black Jack Salt is going to do what he does best when he hits the floor in Auckland next month, and that is playing his game. The seven-footer possesses an array of offensive and defensive abilities unlike many at his size but knows that he’s at his most dominant when sticking to his guns. […]

Southern Steel coach Reinga Bloxham admits her side faces a “brutal” season when netball’s ANZ Premiership resumes under a new draw next month. The government gave the green light last week for professional sport to re-start under COVID-19 Alert Level 2, as long as the necessary public health measur

Southland sporting organisations will be able to access financial relief as part of a Sport NZ Community Resilience Fund administered by Sport Southland, it was announced today. The fund will be available to regional sports organisations, sports clubs and any other organisations affiliated with a Sp

A single venue will be used when the ANZ Netball Premiership resumes under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 and it’s likely to be in Auckland. The government confirmed today that professional sport will be able to resume when the country moves into Alert Level 2, so long as the necessary public health measure

Athletes representing a wide range of sports have been selected for Academy Southland’s 2020 Foundation Year. Academy Southland runs a two-year programme for Southland athletes aspiring to represent New Zealand on the international stage. The programme provides support with mental skills, nutrition,

The Board of Rugby Southland had an extraordinary Board meeting today to discuss the effect of the Covid -19 Virus on the pending Rugby season. The Board considered the a number of scenarios relating to the viability of the game and more importantly the safety of our staff and all players and suppor

Canterbury University student Ollie Jones backed up pre-race favouritism and Dunedin dentist Jacob Grieve won his first Calder Stewart Cycling Series race in today’s opening round of the series, the Wensleys Cycles Southland Classic. Held in Southland for the first time in near perfect conditions, r

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel will launch its ANZ Premiership campaign on Monday celebrating a significant milestone for a loyal trio. When they take the court against Splice Construction Magic in Dunedin on Monday night, co-captains Gina Crampton and Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit will join head