LATEST SHARKS NEWS

The SBS Bank Southland Sharks return to ILT Stadium Southland on Thursday night looking to keep one of the league’s strongest runs alive, while the Taranaki Airs arrive with some renewed confidence after snapping their losing streak.

The Southland Sharks fought back from an early deficit to defeat the Nelson Giants 95-85 on the road and secure their 10th win in a row this season.

The NBS Nelson Giants return to Trafalgar Centre on Saturday afternoon looking to bounce back from a tough offensive night, but they will need to do it against the form team of the Sal’s NBL.

The Southland Sharks started strongly and finished in that mode as they wrapped up the Round 9 action with a 40-28 defeat of the Franklin Bulls in Invercargill.

Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (86) defeat Franklin Bulls (75)

Game Preview: SBS Bank Southland Sharks v Franklin Bulls

The Southland Sharks will attempt to continue their onslaught in the 2026 National Basketball League when they host the Franklin Bulls in Invercargill tonight (Sunday).

The Southland Sharks took the province on a wild ride in 2025.