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Jo Morrison joins Steel coaching lineup
Feb 1

Feb 1 Jo Morrison joins Steel coaching lineup

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netball, Southern Steel

Former Silver Fern and England international Jo Morrison will bring extensive experience to her new role as assistant coach of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel.

Alonzo Burton back for second crack with Sharks
Dec 15

Dec 15 Alonzo Burton back for second crack with Sharks

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Basketball, Southland Sharks

Last month Alonzo Burton drained the shot that won the SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks the inaugural 3X3 basketball title at ILT Stadium Southland.

Dom Kelman-Poto confirms return to Shark tank
Dec 10

Dec 10 Dom Kelman-Poto confirms return to Shark tank

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Basketball, Southland Sharks

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks today confirmed their first signing for next year’s Sal’s National Basketball League season with Dom Kelman-Poto set to return for 2021.

Southlanders looking ahead to secondary schools athletic championships
Nov 26

Nov 26 Southlanders looking ahead to secondary schools athletic championships

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Athletics

It’s big, it’s competitive, it’s exciting.

Cumming returning to top level racing
Nov 26

Nov 26 Cumming returning to top level racing

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Cycling

Southland cyclist Emma Cumming will make her return to top class racing as New Zealand’s Olympic-bound cyclists stretch their legs before the Christmas break in the Cambridge 3-Day Carnival in Cambridge starting today.

Southlander takes over running of Motatapu event
Nov 22

Nov 22 Southlander takes over running of Motatapu event

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Multisport

Southlander Gemma Peskett is the proud new owner of one of the south’s most-loved sporting events.

Southlander makes Red Bull history
Nov 19

Nov 19 Southlander makes Red Bull history

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Motorsport

Southland teenager Cormac Buchanan has made history as the first New Zealand rider to be selected in the prestigious Red Bull Rookies Cup.

Strong and Gate to line up at national crit champs
Nov 12

Nov 12 Strong and Gate to line up at national crit champs

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Cycling, SBS Bank, Tour of Southland

Southland world champion Corbin Strong and SBS Bank Tour of Southland winner Aaron Gate will line up in Christchurch this weekend for the Vantage Criterium National Championships.

Southland football achievers honoured
Oct 28

Oct 28 Southland football achievers honoured

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Southland Football gathered recently to recognise the achievements from the 2020 season.

SBS Bank Tour of Southland set for great week of racing
Oct 27

Oct 27 SBS Bank Tour of Southland set for great week of racing

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Cycling, Tour of Southland

The SBS Bank Tour of Southland didn’t become New Zealand’s longest running and most prestigious cycle race without being able to cope with a challenge or two.

Southland track sprinter retires from national programme
Oct 20

Oct 20 Southland track sprinter retires from national programme

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Cycling

Cycling Southland representative Natasha Hansen is leaving the Cycling New Zealand High Performance Track Programme.

Vink sets sights on third SBS Bank Tour of Southland win
Oct 15

Oct 15 Vink sets sights on third SBS Bank Tour of Southland win

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Cycling, Tour of Southland

Winning one SBS Bank Tour of Southland title is a major achievement for any cyclist.

Strong Sharks lineup for 3x3 tournament
Oct 7

Oct 7 Strong Sharks lineup for 3x3 tournament

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Basketball, Southland Sharks

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks have named a powerful four-man squad for the Schick 3X3 Cup to be played at ILT Stadium Southland next month.

Triple crown in Covid-affected year
Sep 25

Sep 25 Triple crown in Covid-affected year

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Rowing

Even with the heart-breaking cancellation of her ultimate school regatta, Shakira Mirfin still managed to take out three major awards at the delayed 2020 Southland Rowing Association Awards held on Sunday

Fisher excited for new challenge in NZ
Sep 17

Sep 17 Fisher excited for new challenge in NZ

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netball, Southern Steel

England Roses shooter George Fisher is looking forward to taking her game to a new level after signing with the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season.

Young referees on a pathway to the top
Sep 16

Sep 16 Young referees on a pathway to the top

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Football

Southland Football is in the fortunate position of having several youthful referees taking advantage of the pathways the sport offers.

Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel set for fresh start
Sep 16

Sep 16 Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel set for fresh start

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netball, Southern Steel

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have announced an exciting young roster ahead of the 2021 ANZ Premiership season.

Losa Fifita hoping to follow in Southern Steel sister's footsteps
Sep 3

Sep 3 Losa Fifita hoping to follow in Southern Steel sister's footsteps

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netball, Southern Steel

Academy Southland foundation year athlete Losa Fifita doesn’t have to look far for motivation.

2020 Stags squad announcement
Sep 2

Sep 2 2020 Stags squad announcement

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The Southland Stags squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup has been announced.

Refreshed route to challenge SBS Bank Tour of Southland riders
Aug 31

Aug 31 Refreshed route to challenge SBS Bank Tour of Southland riders

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Cycling, Tour of Southland

Excitement is growing for this year’s edition of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland cycle race, with a refreshed route set to deliver exciting and unpredictable racing over the course of the week-long event.

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