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Tall Blacks, Tall Ferns to square off against Australia in 3X3
Jun 23

Jun 23 Tall Blacks, Tall Ferns to square off against Australia in 3X3

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Basketball

One of basketball’s great rivalries will return to the court this October when New Zealand and Australia contest 3X3 internationals at ILT Stadium Southland.

Concussion rules out George Fisher
Jun 22

Jun 22 Concussion rules out George Fisher

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netball

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel will be without the services of star shooter George Fisher for Monday night’s ANZ Premiership game against the Splice Construction Magic.

Football being embraced in Winton
Jun 16

Jun 16 Football being embraced in Winton

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Football

For a Saturday morning in Winton you wouldn’t have been mistaken for thinking football was the only sport being played in this central Southland town.

Steel score come back win over Tactix
Jun 14

Jun 14 Steel score come back win over Tactix

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netball

In a telling final few minutes, Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel completed a dramatic come-from-behind rally to clinch the points in a hard-fought 47-45 win over The Good Oil Tactix in Nelson on Monday.

Sharks bank sixth straight win the hard way over the Jets
Jun 11

Jun 11 Sharks bank sixth straight win the hard way over the Jets

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Basketball

The Sal's NBL continues to throw up thrillers and the Friday night clash between the SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks and Property Brokers Manawatu Jets was yet another one.

Steel v Tactix in South Island decider
Jun 9

Jun 9 Steel v Tactix in South Island decider

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netball

An epic decider is looming in the battle for South Island netball supremacy and Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel head coach Reinga Bloxham wouldn’t have it any other way.

In form Sharks send Saints packing
Jun 5

Jun 5 In form Sharks send Saints packing

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Basketball

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks may be on a five-game winning streak, but their 84-70 victory over the Wellington Saints on Friday night in the deep south will be the one they savour the most.

English connection for Southern Steel trio
Jun 3

Jun 3 English connection for Southern Steel trio

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netball

A sharp shot isn’t the only thing in common for a key trio within the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel team.

Finalists named for 2021 ILT Southland Sports Awards
Jun 3

Jun 3 Finalists named for 2021 ILT Southland Sports Awards

Nathan Burdon
Awards

Thirty-four finalists across 18 codes have been confirmed for this year's 2021 ILT Southland Sports Awards.

Southland players identified for future football representation
May 31

May 31 Southland players identified for future football representation

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Football

A quiet revolution is happening in Southland sport.

Sharks out to four game winning streak with Jets win
May 30

May 30 Sharks out to four game winning streak with Jets win

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Basketball

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks have capped a successful trip north with an exciting 100-88 win over the Property Brokers Manawatu Jets, taking them to a 6-3 record on the back of a four-game winning streak.

Southern Steel bank great win on the road
May 30

May 30 Southern Steel bank great win on the road

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netball

On the back of a composed performance, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have held on for a significant victory over the second-placed Northern Mystics.

Sharks get road trip underway with win against Airs
May 29

May 29 Sharks get road trip underway with win against Airs

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Basketball

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks moved to a 5-3 record for the season with a blistering 114-72 win against the Steelformers Taranaki Airs on Saturday night.

Woulf finds passion for netball
May 29

May 29 Woulf finds passion for netball

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netball

Sarahpheinna Woulf travelled over 3000km to find what she was searching for – a renewed passion for the game of netball.

Tactix claim rare win at ILT Stadium Southland
May 24

May 24 Tactix claim rare win at ILT Stadium Southland

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netball

Old rivalries were renewed and fortunes reversed when The Good Oil Tactix handed the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel a 60-50 defeat in the cauldron of ILT Stadium Southland on Monday night.

Sharks defeat tired Giants
May 23

May 23 Sharks defeat tired Giants

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Basketball

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks sent their home fans happy for the second time this season with a comfortable 101-92 win over the Mike Pero Nelson Giants at ILT Stadium Southland.

Selby-Rickit thrives on the thrill of competition
May 19

May 19 Selby-Rickit thrives on the thrill of competition

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netball

The unpredictable nature of the 2021 ANZ Premiership is hitting all the right notes for Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel defender Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit.

Major development of Invercargill hockey turf planned
May 19

May 19 Major development of Invercargill hockey turf planned

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Hockey

Plans for a major redevelopment of the hockey complex at Turnbull Thomson Park in Invercargill are underway with the hope to be implemented during the next three off-seasons.

Finalists to be announced for 2021 ILT Southland Sports Awards
May 19

May 19 Finalists to be announced for 2021 ILT Southland Sports Awards

Nathan Burdon
Awards

This year’s ILT Southland Sports Awards finalists will be unveiled at a free event for the community and will include an all-star guest panel at ILT Stadium Southland on June 3.

Steel claim first win on the road for 2021
May 16

May 16 Steel claim first win on the road for 2021

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netball

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have opened up some breathing space on a tight ANZ Premiership ladder by netting their first win on the road this season.

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