Spotlight on Southland Sport: Sunday Special
Welcome to The Southland Tribune's Sunday sports offering. Enjoy.
Sav's Sidelines: Stars appear to have aligned for a de Groot Stags cameo
This week’s Sav’s Sidelines column points to All Black Ethan de Groot’s likely outing for the Stags after a four-year gap since his last NPC outing. On top of that the Stags are likely to welcome back a key player against Canterbury, while this column also highlights another encouraging showing from Southland’s crop of under-19 players and celebrates a special rugby week for Central Southland College. (READ MORE HERE).
Stags earn Wellington respect, but 'poor decision-making' proves costly
Southland coach James Wilson feels there’s been improvement this season on both sides of the ball, but poor decision-making navigating Wellington’s wind provided a killer blow on Saturday. (READ MORE HERE).
52-4: Rams run rampant in South Island opener
Southland Rams coach Nathan Anderson felt something special was brewing heading into Saturday’s South Island Championship rugby league competition opener at Rugby Park. He just chose to play it down a bit when anyone asked how the team was shaping. But there’s no hiding now. (READ MORE HERE).
Former winner Josh Burnett returning for 2024 Tour of Southland
Newly-minted professional rider Josh Burnett will be back on the start line of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland in November after making history in the event in 2022. (READ MORE HERE).
The Roar Podcast: Episode 23 - Ft. Simon Jones
Simon Jones joined The Roar Podcast as our special guest for this week's episode. The Southlander is the head of performance at NRL glamour club the Sydney Roosters. Jones provides an intriguing insight into his journey and role at the Roosters.
Listen to the full episode: https://tinyurl.com/yry96uvm
Top Pocket Chance: Bred to pace, 11 wins as trotter
The rollercoaster-like ride Top Pocket Chance has taken trainer Craig Buchan on hit another peak with the horse’s brilliant win at Wyndham on Thursday. Top Pocket Chance broke a run of outs with the win after missing a placing in trotting races since his victory at $18 odds at Timaru in April. (READ MORE HERE).
