Spotlight on Southland Sport: Sunday Special
Welcome to The Southland Tribune's Sunday sports offering. Enjoy.
Hopes breakout star will stick with Southland Stags
Breakout star Faletoi Peni is amongst a group of about “seven to 10” players Stags management are in the process of trying to re-contract for the 2025 NPC season. Rugby Southland director of rugby Matt Saunders told The Roar Podcast this week they would work with about “seven to 10 players” to re-sign for 2025. That’s on top of the “10 to 15” players who have already locked in for 2025. (READ MORE HERE).
A rising Southland rugby star who loves the underdog status
Gore 18-year-old Jayden Broome has played a lead role in one of New Zealand rugby’s more memorable upsets this year. It’s the underdog tag he says he’s lived with for most of his life that spurs him on. (READ MORE HERE).
Sav's Sidelines: An ever-growing list of promising looseforwards
The impressive group of young looseforwards in Southland continues to grow, and in this week’s Sav’s Sidelines column I highlight just that. This week’s column also takes a somewhat self-indulgent look at the year of Southland rugby and how extensive The Tribune’s coverage has been from grassroots to the Stags. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland rugby league talent chases NRLW dream
Rising talent Sualo Lafoga is chasing her dream of one day playing rugby league professionally. Sualo recently played in the national age group tournament in the North Island where she was part of the Scorpions (South Island) under 18 women’s team which surprised many onlookers with a runner-up finish. (READ MORE HERE).
Club cricket gets significant shake-up
Southland senior club cricket has been given its biggest shakeup in many years with a new format hoped to ensure the long-term sustainability of the top-flight competition. There have been some concerns around the state of Southland’s ILT Premier League competition in recent seasons. (READ MORE HERE).
Phillips' contribution to racing in central Southland is immense
The Winton Jockey Club celebrates 150 years of racing next month and in the build up to the big occasion, one of its committeemen, John Phillips, has been awarded life membership for nearly 42 years' service. (READ MORE HERE).
Harness racing: Dream season continues for Matthew Williamson
While many Ascot Park racegoers had looks of shock on their faces, Matthew Williamson couldn’t wipe the smile off of his. Williamson continued his dream harness racing season when Princess Sadie dashed home to win the Dancinginthedark M Southern Trotting Oaks. (READ MORE HERE).
In case you missed it…
New coach needed: The Southland Sharks have started the search for a new coach with Guy Molloy advising the organisation he won’t be returning for the 2025 National Basketball League season. (READ MORE HERE).
