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SouthlandSport editor Nathan Burdon

Howzit. I’m SouthlandSport editor Nathan Burdon

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Saili ready to take flight on Black Ferns wing
Aug 3

Aug 3 Saili ready to take flight on Black Ferns wing

Nathan Burdon
Rugby

Southland’s Alena Saili can’t wait to continue what has already been a remarkable first 18 months as a professional rugby player.

Inside the Final Four with Sharks coach Judd Flavell
Aug 2

Aug 2 Inside the Final Four with Sharks coach Judd Flavell

Contributor

Sharks coach: “This weekend is why we all do what we do.”

"We were like big sisters"
Aug 1

Aug 1 "We were like big sisters"

Nathan Burdon
Southern Steel

Reinga Bloxham counts herself blessed to have both played alongside and coached Wendy Frew.

ILT Stadium to be renamed in Wendy Frew tribute
Jul 30

Jul 30 ILT Stadium to be renamed in Wendy Frew tribute

Contributor

In a historic first, ILT Stadium Southland will be temporarily renamed in honour of local sporting legend Wendy Frew.

Lindsay Jordan service to cycling recognised
Jul 29

Jul 29 Lindsay Jordan service to cycling recognised

Contributor

More than a decade of dedicated service to Cycling Southland has been recognised with the bestowing of life membership on former president Lindsay Jordan.

Cycling Southland back on right track
Jul 29

Jul 29 Cycling Southland back on right track

Nathan Burdon

A focus on cost reduction and the hosting of two national championships has helped Cycling Southland move back into positive territory and turn around a significant loss from 2017.

Disappointing regular season finish for Steel
Jul 29

Jul 29 Disappointing regular season finish for Steel

Nathan Burdon

Southern Steel produce disappointing performance to round out the ANZ Premiership regular season.

NBA heroes boosting local basketball numbers
Jul 26

Jul 26 NBA heroes boosting local basketball numbers

Nathan Burdon

The popularity of the NBA amongst Invercargill high school pupils has helped drive a boost in local playing numbers.

Steel make Magic pay after delay
Jul 22

Jul 22 Steel make Magic pay after delay

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Southern Steel

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel emerged from the darkness to close out Super Sunday with a convincing 75-58 win over WBOP Magic in Auckland today.