Southland Sports News

Following a week of intense competition, Robyn Boniface has claimed the New Zealand Women’s Seniors Championship at Invercargill Golf Club, further establishing her incredible legacy in the senior’s game. After an 82 in the stroke play, she turned her game around to claim the Division One Veteran Challenge

Olympic double gold medallist Ellesse Andrews stole the spotlight in Brisbane by setting a world record in the newly standardized 1,000m time trial for both men and women. Clocking in at an astonishing 1:04.697—averaging 56kph—Andrews shattered the previous record of 1:07.287 set by

Southlanders made the most of outstanding conditions at the 2025 MLT Moonshine Trail near Gore on Saturday. A big field of 450 bikers, runners and walkers took part in a range of categories based around the Dolamore Park tracks, Hokonui trails and once-a-year access on private farmland. Active Southland chief

It’s been a whirlwind summer for promising Southland cricketer Charlotte Morris. The ILT Academy Southland athlete and James Hargest College student enjoyed a standout campaign with Otago at their national under-17 tournament, which included a mix of T20 and T30 games, scoring 154 runs in total at an average

Te Anau sharpshooter Jack Heslip has been part of an historic win at the Australian national clay target championships. The ILT Academy Southland athlete, who made his world junior championship debut last year, was selected in the 2025 ISSF junior team by the New Zealand Clay Target Association. Despite trying

* Alonzo Burton returns for a fifth season, continuing as a key leader. * Sam Timmins and Keylan Boone add skill and experience to the Sharks' roster. * Johnny Helu returns, bringing energy after a year away from basketball. The Southland Sharks are building momentum for the 2025 Sal’s New Zealand

* Katie Morgan seeks third consecutive Kepler Challenge win in Te Anau on Saturday. * Kepler Challenge attracts 450 runners, with 15% of participants from international locations. * Track conditions look favourable, promising a competitive and exciting race weekend. Wanaka’s Katie Morgan has confirmed her late entry into the Kepler Challenge, aiming

* Academy Southland celebrated athletes’ international achievements and announced a new sponsor for 2025. * Graduates shone on the world stage, including at the Paris Olympics and JuniorGP races. * The programme’s partnerships continue to support young Southland athletes and foster growth. Academy Southland has celebrated a monumental year, highlighted by international