Local Sport

Cambridge cricketers representing NZ

A Cambridge local has been selected to represent New Zealand on the cricket pitch in an opportunity described as “better than winning the lottery”. “Because you can win Lotto but you still can’t play for…

High speed hydroplanes at Karapiro

Lake Karapiro was roaring with excitement over last weekend as 1800 horsepower Grand Prix hydroplanes competed against each other for the Masport Cup and AE Baker Cup, as part of the Hydro Thunder Grand Prix…

English trump Kiwis at polo

The New Zealand vs England ladies’ polo test match proved to be a hot contest on Sunday as the Kiwi team, captained by Cambridge’s Missy Browne, giving their all against the Brits. But unfortunately the…

It’s a golf cart, not a yacht

It was cause for a good laugh at the Cambridge Golf Club recently when a bout of wild summer weather stirred up a group of local golfers. Known as Atlanta, the bi-weekly golfing group was…

NZ Cycle Classic moving to Cambridge

The New Zealand Cycle Classic, the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 accredited tour in the country will be held in Cambridge and surrounding areas from next year. Expected to consist of five stages, the…

Rowers race across two regattas

More than two thousand rowers raced through the waters of Lake Karapiro last weekend, with two regattas taking place simultaneously. It all started Friday with over 760 of the total 2272 competitors taking part in…

Cambridge golfer makes top ranks in Aus

One of Cambridge’s top golfers has made his mark on the international stage with top results at prestigious golfing tournaments in Australia. Jordan Woodall flew to Perth last month to compete in the Australian Amateur…

Sports stars shine at regional awards

Winners of the 2017 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards were announced last night at an awards evening at the Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton, celebrating sporting achievement from local grassroots clubs through to high performance…

New gear for athletics club

As the Cambridge Athletics Club gets ready to kick off their junior season at the end of the month, club members can enjoy the use of new high jump gear made possible thanks to a…

Bronze medal at Colgate Games

A rising Cambridge runner has come away from the recent North Island Junior Athletics Championships, better known as the Colgate Games, with a fantastic result for his efforts. Fourteen-year-old Liam McKee finished up the annual…

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