Sport & Motorsport News

Last year’s SBS Bank Tour of Southland cycling champion James Piccoli will be back in 2018 to defend his title. The popular Canadian became just the fourth international winner of New Zealand’s most prestigious stage race when he claimed a 35sec win over Michael Vink in the tour finale on Gala St. T

New Zealanders Dave Holder and Jason Farmer line up for their final FIA Junior World Rally Championship event of the season with this week’s Rally Turkey promising the challenges of rough gravel stages and high in-car temperatures. The 13-19 September running of Rally Turkey marks its first appearan

There were incredible scenes at the San Marino Moto2 as Italy’s Romano Fenati was given a black flag after attempting to grab compatriot Stefano Manzi’s brake lever on the straight at 140mph.  Fenati’s actions, which have been labelled ‘irresponsible’ and ‘outrageous’, appeared to come in response t

Back to back! Aaron Kimura and Garth Cleland [both from Gore T&C Squash Club] have defended their Southland Doubles title held at Squash City today. 24 teams split over 3 Divisions embraced the dress up theme, with doctors and nurses, Bananas in Pyjamas, Superman/men and forestry workers all out on

Great entries, great games and LOTS of 5 setters. The 2018 Southland Graded Champions have been found after another exciting weekend at Makarewa Squash Club. Thanks to all who entered and congratulations to the following winners who now have the chance to enter the National Finals in Ohakune in late

Results from the Southland Secondary Schools’ Squash Champs at ILT Stadium Southland. There was some great squash played in all draws, from the new players right through to some of Southland’s top juniors. Well done to everyone involved. Mixed Grade winners – James Hargest College Girls’ Grade 3rd p

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has completed its 2019 squad with a trio of southern talent. Defender Abby Erwood returns for her fourth season in the Steel ranks, midcourter Kate Heffernan features after an impressive debut season as a replacement player this year and Kendall McMinn has earned

It was great to welcome home Corbin Strong today wearing a rainbow jersey after a fantastic and successful European campaign. His Southland Boys’ High Schoolmates performed a haha. Congrats Corbin – we’re all so proud of what you’ve achieved! Main video: Nathan Burdon/Youtube