Spotlight on Southland Sport: Sunday Special
Welcome to The Southland Tribune's Sunday sports offering. Enjoy.
Big Read: From winter trainings in Gore to the Olympics
When you trace Tori Peeters’ journey from javelin novice in Gore to Olympian you’ll find the name Murray Speden as the original mastermind. Peeters herself is quick to acknowledge that. (READ MORE HERE).
Masters competitor named Southland Athlete of the Year
Impressive masters athlete Gail Kirkman was the big winner at Athletics Southland’s inaugural Annual Achievement Awards on Friday night. The awards have been introduced to give recognition to top performances with this year’s honours covering the 12 months up to March 2024. (READ MORE HERE).
Sav's Sidelines: Time to get optimistic about Sharks, Steel, Stags?
With the rugby season largely coming to an end the weekly Sav’s Sidelines column, which previously focused on rugby, will now take in all sports and include a bit of opinion, whatever I think may be interesting, and take a trip down memory lane. (READ MORE HERE).
Rutledge family's rugby impact extends well beyond hitting rucks
It’s probably not unfair to say they have hogged the headlines when it comes to filling any sort of Rutledge family scrapbook over the years. But it is another Rutledge family member who is probably having the biggest impact on Southland rugby at this point in time. That was recognised on Wednesday night. (READ MORE HERE).
Capacity field of classy contenders for Ascot Park feature
Master trainer Phil Williamson thinks punters have a challenge on their hands ahead of the Group Three Dark Horse Mares Handicap at Ascot Park on Sunday. A capacity field of classy contenders has been assembled for the inaugural running of Southland’s newest black-type event. (READ MORE HERE).
Strong wins: 'I was really hungry for a result'
“The finish was perfect for me, and it’s really a good feeling to get this win today. I was really hungry for a result, and the team did a great job! I got a little bit boxed in on the technical finish, but I had the confidence to go early, and it paid off in the end. I’m really happy I could finish off the team’s hard work!” (READ MORE HERE).
Appropriate launch venue for young racing driver
Young Southland racing driver Jacob Begg launched his 2024/2025 motor racing campaign at the George Begg Bunker at Classic Motorcycle Mecca in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. (READ MORE HERE).
In case you missed it…
Test debut: Jacob Duffy has been called into the Black Caps squad for their test series against India in India which started on Wednesday. Duffy depart for India on Wednesday with coach Gary Stead saying there is “every chance” he will make his test debut in the second or third test. (READ MORE HERE).
Clay target shooter: “We went out for an evening meal which looked good on the menu. I got Google translate out and it said steak and chips. It looked like steak so I had a bite and it was very chewy…. In the end it turned out to be chicken gizzards - if you do not know, it is the muscle which moves the stomach to digest the food. Turns out I don’t like chicken gizzards.” (READ MORE HERE).
