Sport & Motorsport

Young Southland racing driver, Jacob Begg, launched his 2024/2025 motor racing campaign at the George Begg Bunker at Classic Motorcycle Mecca in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. It was a very appropriate venue for Begg to announce his plans and unveil his car for this season, a Mygale SJ08, surrounded

* Marco Frigo’s strong performance helped set up a perfect sprint for his teammate. * Team praised for strategy and teamwork, securing their 27th win of the season. Corbin Strong capped off a brilliant team performance by powering to victory in the Giro del Veneto, sprinting to win on the uphill

* New Zealand’s oldest road race will link with the National Criterium Championships in 2025. * Cycling Southland to host Criterium Nationals alongside ILT Carnival and Gore to Invercargill race. * Event combines track cycling and road racing to create an action-packed programme. Cycling enthusiasts are set for a treat in January

* Jack Heslip competed at the Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru, with New Zealand’s team. * He faced cultural surprises, like chicken gizzards, while adjusting to international competition. * Heslip's next competition is the Australian Nationals in Sydney, set for January. Southland’s Jack Heslip, a clay target shooter

* Cruise 4 Care’s event raised $30,000 to support Hospice Southland’s essential services. * Kiwi motorsport icon Greg Murphy highlighted the fundraiser’s success and praised the community’s generosity. * Final event for the year, Cruise 4 Hospice Poker Run, is scheduled for November 16. Cruise 4 Care has

* Corbin Strong finished second in Gran Piemonte after a strong performance by IPT riders. * Despite excellent teamwork, Neilson Powless held his lead to win by seven seconds. * This marks Strong’s 12th podium finish of the year in a one-day race. Corbin Strong earned second place in the Gran Piemonte

* Rugby Park renamed Bekhuis Park to celebrate Josh Bekhuis’ record-breaking 144th game for Southland. * The name change acknowledges his contributions to Southland rugby and support from his family. * Stags play North Harbour at Bekhuis Park this Saturday, marking the end of the season. Rugby Park in Invercargill has been temporarily

* Josh Bekhuis will play his 143rd game, matching Jason Rutledge's all-time record for Southland. * Tickets are on sale now, with kids under 14 free when accompanied by a paying adult. Southland Stags have announced their team to take on Waikato this Sunday, September 29th, in the Bunnings NPC