Social sport scene 'alive and kicking' in Whanganui
Rather than memberships, people are moving towards a "pay to play" mentality.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Sport
Senior club rugby: 'Social' Buffalos take on winless Marton
A look at this weekend's club rugby fixtures.
Premier rugby: Border not resting on laurels
They're not taking this weekend's match against Ruapehu for granted.
Alec McNab: Collegiate score clean sweep of team titles
All the winners from Wednesday's race at Tawhero Golf Course
Greyhounds: 70th victory in sights for the Hoarse
Sprinter Trojan Hoarse will line up in the open class field at Hatrick Raceway.
'Biggest one yet': Fans gather in droves for Turakina's Extreme 4x4 Challenge
Organiser Dan Cowper has crowned the 2021 edition of the event the most successful yet.
Heartland Championship draw unveiled for Whanganui
Whanganui will open their season against Horowhenua Kapiti at Cooks Gardens.
Golf: Experience prevails in wind at Wanganui Golf Club finals
Former Eisenhower Trophy rep too strong for young gun
Club rugby wrap: Border extend mammoth home winning streak
All the action from the weekend in club rugby
All-star line-up for Extreme 4x4 Challenge
The event is back after a Covid-19-affected 2021.
Rugby: New Zealand U20s call up for Central Hawke's Bay player
Central Hawke's Bay player has been called up to the New Zealand Under-20s squad.
Whanganui Metro hammer opponents
They've got the bye this weekend, but the Metro women's team will be in action.
Premier rugby: Fight for fourth the incentive for bottom three sides
Marist eye upset up North
Club rugby: Taihape seniors still in striking distance of top 4
Rugby showcase for Old Timers Day at Memorial Park.
Rare afternoon dog racing in Whanganui
Some of the leading chasers will be absent, with a big meet on in Christchurch.
Sport Whanganui launches initiative to keep kids in sport
Issues such as a focus on winning have come up in research.
Racing: Whanganui hit-out for talented jumper
Winning back-to-back races is not unusual, but winning in the same season is.
Cross country returns to Tawhero
Relays have been introduced to the Whanganui Schools Cross Country Championships.
Football: Ranger danger for City
Normal football transmission takes a break while Senior Men's Cup play continues.
Titles to be decided in Wanganui Golf Club finals
Keen competition is expected across the grades in this weekend's championship matches.
Another win for Border at Dallison Park
Border has not lost a Tasman Tanning Premier match in Waverley since June 8, 2019.
Premier rugby: Big second-half effort by Kaierau
The visitors looked set to cause a premier grade upset at Kaierau Country Club.
Why this provincial rugby union is backing the Silver Lake deal
Local rugby boss says it does not mean the All Blacks are for sale.
Whanganui's Donna Candish guides way to national title
The pair guided their craft Novus Glass to victory twice.
Whanganui rugby: Metro Colts need to remain grounded
Metro eye Marist after Massey rout.
Club rugby: Ngamatapouri face uphill battle
Ngamatapouri features powerhouse runners, but lacks the grafters.
Club rugby: Ruapehu seniors back to full strength
A look at the weekend's senior rugby action
Football: Whanganui sides look to bounce back
G J Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic will look to end their two game skid this weekend.
Cole owns the open at Hatrick
Lisa Cole trains all seven contenders in the open 520m feature at Hatrick on Friday night.
Athletics: Hurdling spans the ages
Whanganui's hurdling history began when Holder won at the first Cooks Gardens meeting.
Croquet: More than 50 players turn out
Closing Day players competed in four games of Progressive Golf Croquet.
Our Leaders: Matt Calvert from Central Football
He was supposed to be here for three months. Five years on, Matt Calvert's still here.
Rugby: How Taihape could make history this Saturday
Statistical odds are stacked heavily in this Saturday's premier club rugby round.