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The Southern Steel smashed their way to the highest score of the season, crushing the Northern Stars 71-59 to keep their finals hopes alive. Trailing by five goals early, the Steel flipped the script in the second quarter and never looked back. They now need just one more win to

The Sharks have won nine straight games. Southland beat Franklin 12-10 in a grinding defensive battle at Stadium Southland on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak despite a late Bulls comeback that fell just short. Tobias Cameron came off the bench to score 18 points in his second game back,

Southern Steel captain Kimiora Poi will miss the ANZ Premiership playoffs after a calf injury ruled her out for the rest of the season. The setback comes just as Steel secured its place in the Finals Series with two regular season games still to play. Steel's superior win

Three Invercargill cyclists will represent New Zealand at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games this year. Nick Kergozou, Marshall Erwood, and Tom Sexton have been selected for the track cycling team that will compete in Scotland from July 23 to August 2, 2026. Kergozou will race in the men's elimination

Cormac Buchanan has his speed back. The Southland grand prix racer finished within a second of the lead in every session at Mugello, proving his recovery from the injuries that have plagued his Moto3 World Championship campaign. "The weekend overall was a really positive one, especially with my feeling

The Southland Sharks extended their winning streak with a 99-89 victory over Otago in Dunedin on Sunday night. Caleb Asberry led the charge with 29 points, nine rebounds and four assists as the Sharks withstood an early barrage from the home side to claim their latest road win. The Nuggets

Steel fans will pack extra stands at ILT Stadium Southland for Sunday's crucial clash with the Northern Mystics. Two additional stands have been installed to boost capacity to nearly 3100, as the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel chase a finals berth with three regular season games remaining. The

Southern Steel defender Carys Stythe is bringing infectious energy and serious defensive skills to the ANZ Premiership, helping propel her team to the top of the competition ladder. The formidable goal keeper has become known for her pre-game ritual that brings the team together. "I always take a little