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Burnham Dunsandel Irwell Rugby Suspends Season After Selwyn Van Crash

Community rugby club has suspended its Division 2 season after several players were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Darfield on Saturday evening.

Mon, 6 July 2026

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All Blacks France Test Puts One New Zealand Stadium Into Christchurch Rugby Spotlight

New Zealand have named their 23 to face France on Saturday night in the first All Blacks Test at Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium and the opening fixture of the 2026 Nations Championship.

Fri, 3 July 2026

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Warriors Cowboys sell-out turns One NZ Stadium into all-day Christchurch test

Sunday's sold-out Warriors v Cowboys clash anchors a triple-header at One New Zealand Stadium, with gates opening at 10.45am and the city's transport network facing its biggest event test.

Fri, 19 June 2026

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Jun McDonald's Glasgow Selection Puts A Wainoni Gym On The Commonwealth Stage

Christchurch gymnast Jun McDonald, who trains at Te Wero Gymnastics Club in Wainoni, has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Tue, 9 June 2026

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Chiefs demolish Blues 59–34 in Battle of the Bombays to end the regular season with a roar

Nine tries to five at a packed FMG Stadium. The Chiefs served notice they are serious finals contenders, while the Blues head into next week's qualifying final with more than just a bruised scoreline to worry about.

Fri, 29 May 2026

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Sport Waikato says enough is enough after sideline abuse incidents

Sport Waikato has called for a cultural reset after a series of sideline abuse incidents raised concern about the impact of adult behaviour on young players and officials.

Wed, 27 May 2026

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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's season ends with ACL injury as Warriors push on

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's latest knee injury has brought an emotional end to his season and, potentially, his time in the NRL before his planned move to England.

Mon, 25 May 2026

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Auckland FC crowns remarkable rise with first A-League title

Auckland FC has completed one of the most rapid rises in New Zealand football, beating Sydney FC 1-0 in a sold-out grand final to claim the A-League championship.

Sat, 23 May 2026

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Jennah Wootten takes over Netball NZ after turbulent year for the game

Netball New Zealand has appointed Jennah Wootten as chief executive, handing one of the country's largest women's sports to an experienced sports leader after a difficult period.

Wed, 20 May 2026

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Canterbury equestrian star Tim Price wins at Badminton Horse Trials despite broken collarbone

Canterbury-raised rider Tim Price delivered one of the best results of his career at the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials in England — competing with a broken collarbone and finishing on the podium.

Sun, 10 May 2026