Southland Sports News

12/12/2025

Tuatapere Event Wraps After 116 Years.

After more than a century of bringing people together in Southland, the Tuatapere Sports Day will hold its final event on New Year’s Day, marking the end of a 116-year tradition. Organiser and…

11/12/2025

2025 Title Revoked As Southland Rugby League Issues Life Bans.🔗 👇

09/12/2025

Southland is set to welcome some of New Zealand’s best road cyclists as the ILT New Zealand Criterium Championships return on Saturday 17 January 2026. Hosted by Cycling Southland, the event will see national titles up for grabs across all age categories, from Under 15 riders to Elite Men and Women.

Southland is set to welcome some of New Zealand’s best road cyclists as the ILT New Zealand Criterium Championships return on Saturday 17 January 2026. Hosted by Cycling Southland, the event will see…

07/12/2025

Two days of action at Teretonga Park over the weekend saw plenty of excitement, with large fields providing great battles and some superb driving.

Two days of action at Teretonga Park over the weekend saw plenty of excitement, with large fields providing great battles and some superb driving. Steve Ross of Dunedin, in his Transam Jaguar, topped…

06/12/2025

Large fields which featured some brilliant racing made for a great start to two days of motor racing action at Teretonga Park in Invercargill today (Saturday). The OSCA Super Saloons and Historic & Vintage Racing Assn (HVRA) both had two races today while all other classes had a race each.

Large fields which featured some brilliant racing made for a great start to two days of motor racing action at Teretonga Park in Invercargill today (Saturday). The OSCA Super Saloons and Historic &…

06/12/2025

Jones Claims Record Seventh Kepler Challenge Win.

Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones made history in Te Anau by becoming the most successful competitor in the Fresh Choice Kepler Challenge, winning the iconic 60km mountain race for a record-breaking seventh…

05/12/2025

Big fields of cars in almost every class will guarantee two days of action-packed motor racing at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend.

Big fields of cars in almost every class will guarantee two days of action-packed motor racing at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. The OSCA Super Saloons always create plenty of…

04/12/2025

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club will host its annual Christmas meeting on Friday 19 December, promising a great day of superb racing and entertainment.

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club will host its annual Christmas meeting on Friday 19 December, promising a great day of superb racing and entertainment. The feature event is the Group 1 Ascot…

04/12/2025

t 87, Bill McLean is still making a difference in Southland football – a sport he has supported with heart and soul for more than 70 years.

At 87, Bill McLean is still making a difference in Southland football – a sport he has supported with heart and soul for more than 70 years. Bill’s connection to the game began at age 11 when a…

01/12/2025

New Route Announced For Tour Of Southland.

Organisers of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland have confirmed a revised route for the 69th edition of the iconic cycling race, following damage to the traditional Queens Park course and upcoming road…

26/11/2025

Southland’s Brendon Leitch ended his Lamborghini Super Trofeo season on a high, securing two commanding victories in Europe’s final round at Misano.

Southland’s Brendon Leitch ended his Lamborghini Super Trofeo season on a high, securing two commanding victories in Europe’s final round at Misano. Racing as a guest entry alongside Australian…

20/11/2025

Mixed Emotions As Buchanan Concludes Rookie Moto3 Season.

While the finale failed to meet his expectations, overall Cormac Buchanan’s rookie season in the Moto3 World Championship exceeded them in several aspects. The Southland teenager described his 2025…