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George Bell Calf Strain Rules Canterbury Hooker Out Of All Blacks South Africa Tour
Crusaders and Canterbury hooker George Bell will return home after suffering a calf strain in Cape Town.
By Bulletin Newsroom · Wed, 5 August 2026
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Hamish Dale Becomes First New Zealand 3x3 Basketball Referee At Commonwealth Games
Kaiapoi teacher Hamish Dale has given North Canterbury basketball a rare international refereeing milestone after becoming the first New Zealand 3x3 referee to officiate at a Commonwealth Games.
Tue, 4 August 2026
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Richie Mo'unga Scores Late Try As Canterbury Beat Auckland 38-31 In Christchurch Return
Richie Mo'unga's first Canterbury appearance since 2020 ended with the first five-eighth scoring the decisive late try in a 38-31 NPC win over Auckland.
Sun, 2 August 2026
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Canterbury Rugby Opens One NZ Stadium NPC Era Against Auckland On Saturday
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Canterbury Rugby Draw Puts One NZ Stadium Home Dates In Focus
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Wed, 29 July 2026
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Canterbury Rams Beat Franklin Bulls 89-66 In Christchurch Regular Season Finale
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Canterbury Rams Mark 40 Years Since First Championship Against Auckland Tuatara
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All Whites To Play India At One New Zealand Stadium In Christchurch First Football Match
The All Whites will play India at One New Zealand Stadium on Sunday 15 November, giving Christchurch the first football match announced for the city's new central stadium.
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Local Runners Begin Training for the Christchurch Marathon
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Wed, 21 January 2026
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Summer Sport Returns Across Christchurch Parks and Clubs
Cricket, tennis, athletics and social sport are once again filling the city's grounds and pools.
Tue, 13 January 2026
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Crusaders Release 2026 Calendar as Christchurch Rugby Fans Look Ahead
Super Round comes to One New Zealand Stadium in April, with the Crusaders set to host the Waratahs.
Sat, 10 January 2026
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NZ Cup Week Remains One of Canterbury's Biggest Sporting Traditions
NZ Cup Week remained a major annual racing and social event for Christchurch, centred around harness racing at Addington. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 arc
Tue, 12 November 2024
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New Stadium Progress Gives Canterbury Sport a Glimpse of the Future
Visible 2024 progress on the new central city stadium gave Canterbury sports fans a clearer sense of the venue's future role. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024
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Canterbury Rams Claim Back-to-Back NBL Titles at Cowles Stadium
The Canterbury Rams defeated Auckland Tuatara 102-87 at Cowles Stadium to claim back-to-back Sal's NBL championships in 2024. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024
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Tactix Season Keeps Canterbury Netball in National Spotlight
The Mainland Tactix remained Canterbury's major ANZ Premiership netball team through the 2024 season. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it conn
Sat, 15 June 2024
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Reds End Long Christchurch Drought With Historic Win Over Crusaders
The Queensland Reds beat the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time since 1999, making it one of the notable Super Rugby results of the year. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christ
Sun, 5 May 2024
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Crusaders Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With Big Christchurch Win
The Crusaders beat the Melbourne Rebels 39-0 in Christchurch in April 2024, keeping their Super Rugby Pacific playoff hopes alive. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's
Fri, 26 April 2024
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Christchurch Marathon Brings Thousands of Runners Into the City
The 2024 Christchurch Marathon was held on 21 April, with marathon, half-marathon and shorter-distance events. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive becaus
Sun, 21 April 2024
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SailGP racing in Christchurch was disrupted after endangered Hector's dolphins entered the racecourse in Lyttelton Harbour. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 a
Sun, 24 March 2024
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Rams Build 2024 Squad as Local Basketball Momentum Grows
The Canterbury Rams entered 2024 with new signings and returning players as the club prepared to defend its title. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive be
Tue, 5 March 2024
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Local Cricket Talent Shines Across Weekend Fixtures
Strong performances were recorded across senior and junior grades.
Tue, 30 December 1969
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Canterbury Rugby Clubs Gear Up for Another Competitive Season
Pre-season training is well underway across the region's club sides.
Mon, 29 December 1969
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Christchurch Netball Community Celebrates Strong Junior Participation
Clubs say youth involvement remains a highlight of the season.
Sun, 28 December 1969
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Grassroots Sport Remains a Key Part of Canterbury Community Life
Volunteer coaches and parents are the backbone of weekend competition.
Sat, 27 December 1969