The Latest Breaking News from Canterbury

Rebuilding NRL side Canterbury have tied promising outside back Jacob Kiraz to a long-term contract extension.

A new, standout player for the Black Ferns this year has been making hits and a big splash in provincial rugby for years, writes Adam Julian

Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr has received a two-game ban and $5000 fine for throwing a punch in a Koori Knockout fight.

A choice between chasing more premierships with Penrith or a bank-balance boost at a rival club will dominate the off-season for Panthers back Jarome Luai.

A prolific try-scorer in any team she makes, Martha Mataele is looking to cross the try line for the Black Ferns, as she's named in the squad for the first time. 

A young army captain who led the major rebuild of a flood-destroyed bridge, Laura Bayfield is now storming the rugby field, playing in the first Black Ferns XV this weekend. Suzanne McFadden reports.

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

As the end of her life nears, netballer Kelly Hutton reflects on the deluge of love from team-mates around the world, her hopes for the future of women's sport, and how her name will live on through special sporting honours. 

New Zealand basketball rep Lauren Whittaker is home after a life-changing experience attending the first women’s Basketball Without Borders camp in the United States. After overcoming a devastating knee injury, Whittaker is even more focused on achieving her dream of playing in the WNBA.

'We're not there in the finals yet.'

By every metric, the Knights are clearly a better team than they were last year.