Southland Sports News

16/12/2024

The 2024 New Zealand Secondary School Track and Field Championships in Timaru will always be remembered as a golden one for three Southland athletes.

It was a National Secondary Schools Track and Field meet to remember for three Southland athletes.

08/12/2024

Two days of motor racing at Teretonga Park in Invercargill provided plenty of excitement over the weekend. Conditions ranged from warm and dry to a small number of wet races early on Sunday but no matter what the conditions the racing was superb.

Two days of motor racing at Teretonga Park in Invercargill provided plenty of excitement over the weekend. Conditions ranged from warm and dry to a small number of wet races early on Sunday but no matter what the conditions the racing was superb. Steve Ross of Dunedin in his Jaguar

07/12/2024

Two days of motor racing action at Teretonga Park in Invercargill commenced today (Saturday) with most races resulting in extremely close finishes. Of today’s ten races only three had a winning margin of greater than one second.

Two days of motor racing action at Teretonga Park in Invercargill commenced today (Saturday) with most races resulting in extremely close finishes. Of today’s ten races only three had a winning margin of greater than one second. The main exception was in the OSCA Super Saloon class where an

05/12/2024

A group of Southern women masters rowers took their skills overseas in November to tackle the Head of the Yarra race in Melbourne.

A group of Southern women masters rowers took their skills overseas in November to tackle the Head of the Yarra race in Melbourne. Jacqui van Dam, Cecilia Russell, Katrina Allan, and Virginia Sweney teamed up with their original coxswain Paula Burke from back in high school, to enter their first

04/12/2024

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s massive Christmas meeting featuring the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup returns this year on Friday 20 December.

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s massive Christmas meeting featuring the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup returns this year on Friday 20 December. Since attaining Group 1 status and receiving a pre-Christmas date the meeting has gone from strength to strength with large crowds atten...

02/12/2024

Congratulations.

* Academy Southland celebrated athletes’ international achievements and announced a new sponsor for 2025. * Graduates shone on the world stage, including at the Paris Olympics and JuniorGP races. * The programme’s partnerships continue to support young Southland athletes and foster growth. Acade...

28/11/2024

27/11/2024

Capping off a stellar season, Southland’s Cormac Buchanan secured a third podium and clinched fifth overall in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship yesterday.

Capping off a stellar season, Southland’s Cormac Buchanan secured a third podium and clinched fifth overall in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship yesterday. Related: Buchanan To Contest 2025 Moto3 Championship Buchanan, who will move up to the Moto3 World Championship in 2025, delivered an epic p...

27/11/2024

Crosbie Reflects On Successful F4 US Championship

Back at home and working in the family business after a whirlwind six months competing in the US F4 Championship, 17-year-old New Zealand racing driver Alex Crosbie took time this week to reflect on his campaign. The Invercargill driver commuted from his home in Invercargill, New Zealand, to various...

18/11/2024

Brendon Leitch and Anthony McIntosh triumphed at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals held at Jerez, Spain.

* Brendon Leitch and Anthony McIntosh win Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals in Jerez. * The duo dominated Pro-Am class, sealing victory with maximum points in both races. * Leitch’s success highlights a standout year across international sports car championships. Brendon Leitch and Anthony McI...

17/11/2024

Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan has made history as the first New Zealander contracted to compete in the FIM Moto3 World Championship.

* Cormac Buchanan becomes the first New Zealander to join the Moto3 World Championship. * The Southland racer will compete with BOE Motorsports across 18 countries. * Buchanan views the move as a vital step in achieving his MotoGP dream. Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan has made history as...

11/11/2024

Earthquake Strengthening Work Planned For Surrey Park Grandstand.

09/11/2024

Congratulations Josh.

* Glenn Haden won the time trial stage, narrowly beating Ben Oliver by one second. * Josh Burnett leads overall with a nearly two-minute advantage over Matthew Wilson. * Final stage covers 77km to…

08/11/2024

Burnett To Defend Lead On Final Day.

* Josh Burnett holds orange jersey despite challenging rain-soaked Southland stage. * Liam Walsh secures first solo stage win amidst PowerNet’s successful tour performance. * Final day features a…

07/11/2024

Whitehouse Wins Bluff Hill Stage Victory.

* Daniel Whitehouse claimed the Bluff Hill stage in the SBS Bank Tour of Southland. * Josh Burnett extended his lead despite challenges, including a crash involving his teammate. * Weather conditions…

06/11/2024

Congratulations.

* James McLeay and Caitlin Kelly won top awards at Southland’s sports evening. * A strong field of young athletes competed across eight categories, highlighting local talent. * Wakatipu High School's rowing team claimed the prestigious Team of the Year award. The 2024 Southland Secondary School Sp...

06/11/2024

Josh Burnett Secures Orange Jersey In Southland.

* Josh Burnett dominates Remarkables climb, claiming Tour of Southland lead. * Local rider leads by 48 seconds before Bluff Hill stage. * Team effort boosts Burnett’s climb to overall…