Southland Sports News

* Top cyclists from across New Zealand will race through Invercargill’s city streets in January 2026 * The event returns following the success of the 2025 championships held in Southland * Weekend to include road and track cycling events offering action for all cycling fans Invercargill will again host one of New

Combating sketchy conditions, New Zealand racer Cormac Buchanan banked more valuable Moto3 World Championship points at the iconic Le Mans circuit in France yesterday. Buchanan, 18, finished 14th in the 20-lap showdown to add another two points and take his rookie season tally to 11. It was a confidence-boosting performance

A frustrating crash forced New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan to settle for 19th overall at round five of the Moto3 World Championship in Spain yesterday. The 18-year-old’s form was strong in the early stages of the race at Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto, progressing up into 11th place

Even having to run with his shorts on inside out couldn’t prevent Southland middle distance athlete James McLeay from finishing his summer in emphatic style. McLeay won the Australian under 20 1500m title in Perth earlier this month, improving on his third place at the same event a year

* Ten young riders from across New Zealand selected for Junior Track World Championships in August * Team includes standout national champions and returning World Champs riders from 2024 * Championships take place at world-class Apeldoorn velodrome in the Netherlands this August Cycling New Zealand has named a 10-strong team for the 2025

* Allied Petroleum will support over 14,000 players and 65 clubs across Southland and Otago * The partnership focuses on community, growth and fuelling rugby from grassroots to elite levels * Investment will fund youth development, coaching, refereeing and regional rugby programmes Allied Petroleum has announced a major new partnership with Rugby

* Southland Sports Awards return with a revamped format focused on inclusiveness and accessibility * Event aims to spotlight achievements across a broad range of sporting disciplines and communities * Athlete with a Disability Award introduced to celebrate excellence in adaptive sport The ILT Southland Sports Awards are back with a fresh new

* Buchanan crashed out after running near the front in a strong Moto3 performance * Despite the fall, he set his fastest lap of the weekend during the Qatar race * The 18-year-old Kiwi remains optimistic heading into the next round in Spain New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan was forced to sit