Southland Sports News

A frustrating crash forced New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan to settle for 19th overall at round five of the Moto3 World Championship in Spain yesterday. The 18-year-old’s form was strong in the early stages of the race at Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto, progressing up into 11th place

Even having to run with his shorts on inside out couldn’t prevent Southland middle distance athlete James McLeay from finishing his summer in emphatic style. McLeay won the Australian under 20 1500m title in Perth earlier this month, improving on his third place at the same event a year

* Ten young riders from across New Zealand selected for Junior Track World Championships in August * Team includes standout national champions and returning World Champs riders from 2024 * Championships take place at world-class Apeldoorn velodrome in the Netherlands this August Cycling New Zealand has named a 10-strong team for the 2025

* Allied Petroleum will support over 14,000 players and 65 clubs across Southland and Otago * The partnership focuses on community, growth and fuelling rugby from grassroots to elite levels * Investment will fund youth development, coaching, refereeing and regional rugby programmes Allied Petroleum has announced a major new partnership with Rugby

* Southland Sports Awards return with a revamped format focused on inclusiveness and accessibility * Event aims to spotlight achievements across a broad range of sporting disciplines and communities * Athlete with a Disability Award introduced to celebrate excellence in adaptive sport The ILT Southland Sports Awards are back with a fresh new

* Buchanan crashed out after running near the front in a strong Moto3 performance * Despite the fall, he set his fastest lap of the weekend during the Qatar race * The 18-year-old Kiwi remains optimistic heading into the next round in Spain New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan was forced to sit

New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan continues to build his Moto3 World Championship points tally after an impressive showing during round two in Argentina early this morning. Related: Buchanan Scores First Moto3 Point On Debut Buchanan, 18, displayed his maturing race craft and ultimately reaped the rewards of tyre conservation

* Oceania Track Cycling Championships will alternate between New Zealand and Australia annually. * Cambridge will host in 2026, with Invercargill set for 2028; Australian venues are unconfirmed. * New Zealand Track Nationals will return to Invercargill in 2025 with a proposed seven-day format. The Oceania Track Cycling Championships will continue as an