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First Corner Drama Derails Buchanan's Barcelona Race
First Corner Drama Derails Buchanan's Barcelona Race
News   -   May 18, 2026

Invercargill teenager Cormac Buchanan's Barcelona Grand Prix ended almost before it began after a racing incident forced him into the gravel trap on the opening lap. The Southland rider had struggled to find his rhythm all weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya but was confident in his race

Southern Steel Dominate in Wellington With Nine-goal Win
Southern Steel Dominate in Wellington With Nine-goal Win
News   -   May 18, 2026

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel extended their winning streak to five games with a commanding 52-43 victory over the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse in Wellington on Sunday. The Southland team came out firing, establishing a 9-2 lead within six minutes and forcing an early timeout from the home

Steel Defender Stythe Leads With Energy and MVP Play
Steel Defender Stythe Leads With Energy and MVP Play
News   -   May 15, 2026

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

Three Sharks Score 25+ Points in Dominant Home Victory
Three Sharks Score 25+ Points in Dominant Home Victory
News   -   May 14, 2026

The SBS Bank Southland Sharks dominated the second half to defeat the Jadcup Auckland Tuatara 111-94 at home last night, with three players scoring more than 25 points each. The visiting Tuatara started strongly, with Josh Dilling and KC Ioane hitting multiple buzzer beaters in the opening two quarters to

First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
First-time Racegoers Invited to Special Firsties Event This Sunday
Gig Guide   -   May 14, 2026

First-time race goers are being invited to experience harness racing at Ascot Park with a new initiative designed to make the sport more accessible. Firsties is landing in Invercargill this Sunday, offering newcomers and casual fans a relaxed introduction to the trots with no pressure to know the ins and

Buchanan Eyes Barcelona Bounce-back After French MotoGP Mishap
Buchanan Eyes Barcelona Bounce-back After French MotoGP Mishap
Sport + Motorsport   -   May 12, 2026

Southland teenager Cormac Buchanan's promising weekend at the French MotoGP turned sour when treacherous wet conditions caused him to crash out of Sunday's Moto3 World Championship race at Le Mans. The New Zealand grand prix racer was one of 14 riders from the 26-strong field who

Invercargill's Leitch Scores First GT Win With Co-driver Pires
Invercargill's Leitch Scores First GT Win With Co-driver Pires
Sport + Motorsport   -   May 11, 2026

Invercargill motorsport fans have reason to celebrate after Brendon Leitch and co-driver Sergio Pires claimed their first GT World Challenge Australia victory at The Bend Motorsport Park over the weekend. The breakthrough win came in just the third race of the season, marking several career firsts for the Geyer Valmont

Southern Steel Top ANZ Premiership After Fourth Straight Win
Southern Steel Top ANZ Premiership After Fourth Straight Win
News   -   May 10, 2026

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have claimed top spot on the ANZ Premiership table after a commanding 61-48 victory over Waikato Bay of Plenty Avis Magic in Tauranga last night. The Steel's fourth consecutive win came despite early pressure from the Magic, who were desperate for their

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