* 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

* 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

* James McLeay reflects on a year of impressive achievements in middle-distance running. * Representing New Zealand, McLeay had standout performances in Australia, Kenya, and Peru. * A sub-four-minute mile is next on McLeay's list, with races lined up this summer. James McLeay, a talented young middle-distance runner from Southland, has

The Southland Stags are set to conclude their intense Roar Week with a challenging match against Auckland at Eden Park this Sunday, September 22nd, at 2:05 pm in the Bunnings NPC. Co-coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson have expressed confidence in their squad as they announce the team lineup

* The Southland Stags will face Manawatu in Palmerston North tomorrow night. * Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa will play his 15th game, earning his blazer. * Several key players are unavailable due to injuries, including Woody Kirkwood. The SBS Bank Southland Stags are ready to take on Manawatu tomorrow at the Central

Te Anau clay target shooter Jack Heslip is excited about making his international debut later this month. The Northern Southland College student, who is in his first year with the SBS Bank Academy Southland programme, will represent New Zealand for the first time as part of a seven-strong national team

The opening round of the Racer Products South Island Endurance Series took place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Saturday with a 3 Hour and two 1 Hour races.  Steve Brooks and Bill Riding of Christchurch took a dominant win in the 3 Hour race while Hugh Gardiner of Auckland