Southland Sports News

14/07/2025

Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel wrapped up fourth spot on the points table after posting a closely-fought 61-55 win over Go Media Stars in Invercargill on Monday.

Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel wrapped up fourth spot on the points table after posting a closely-fought 61-55 win over Go Media Stars in Invercargill on Monday. Both teams were out to finish the…

14/07/2025

Motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan recorded a career best result at the technically demanding Sachsenring in the Moto3 World Championship yesterday.

Motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan recorded a career best result at the technically demanding Sachsenring in the Moto3 World Championship yesterday. Finishing 9th and just 1.5 seconds from victory…

08/07/2025

Liam MacDonald and Anthony Ralston, both from Invercargill, were named joint winners of the Southland Sports Car Club (SSCC) Champions Trophy at the club’s 2024/2025 prizegiving, held at Teretonga Park on Monday night.

* Liam MacDonald and Anthony Ralston jointly won the Southland Sports Car Club championship * MacDonald secured multiple class wins across ClubSport and Speed events throughout the season * Ralston…

30/06/2025

Buchanan Crashes Out While Chasing Points.

Cormac Buchanan’s hopes of a strong finish in round 10 of the Moto3 World Championship came to an abrupt end after a high-speed crash during Sunday’s race at the Assen circuit in the Netherlands. The…

23/06/2025

With their season on the line, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have scrapped to a crucial one-goal win over Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse earning maximum points for a move up the ladder.

With their season on the line, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have scrapped to a crucial one-goal win over Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse earning maximum points for a move up the ladder. But it took…

23/06/2025

While Italy’s iconic Mugello Circuit proved a challenging foe, New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan managed to add to his Moto3 World Championship points tally.

While Italy’s iconic Mugello Circuit proved a challenging foe, New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan managed to add to his Moto3 World Championship points tally. In a drama-filled race, the…

18/06/2025

Despite a season that Winton racing driver Jacob Begg describes as “challenging and character building” it still ended with the young Southlander taking the Rookie Of The Year title in the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Formula Ford Championship.

Despite a season that Winton racing driver Jacob Begg describes as “challenging and character building” it still ended with the young Southlander taking the Rookie Of The Year title in the NAPA Auto…

15/06/2025

Congratulations to all winners🎉
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A breakout summer has seen Southland cricketer Jacob Duffy named ILT Southland senior sportsperson of the year for the second time at a new look awards function on June 13. The Lumsden-born fast…

31/05/2025

The unique broadcast setup has been made possible through the efforts of Southlander Lewis Thomson, who is directing the entire livestream remotely from his home studio in Invercargill—600 kilometres from the event.

* Gymnastics event in Christchurch livestreamed with remote directing from Invercargill studio * Viewers can watch routines from Level 7 to senior international live on YouTube * Over 250 athletes compete as they aim to qualify for 2025 national championships New Zealand gymnastics took a step forwa...

27/05/2025

Our Junior Rippa team and Year 3/4 C grade team are playing under lights this Thursday at Riverton. Head over to support our wee super stars 🤩

27/05/2025

Rugby Southland has confirmed the popular ILT Fireworks Spectacular will return in 2025, lighting up the sky after the SBS Bank Southland Stags’ home game against Manawatū at Rugby Park Stadium.

Rugby Southland has confirmed the popular ILT Fireworks Spectacular will return in 2025, lighting up the sky after the SBS Bank Southland Stags’ home game against Manawatū at Rugby Park Stadium.…

26/05/2025