LATEST SHARKS NEWS

The SBS Bank Southland Sharks will play in a home Grand Final in Invercargill for the first time in their 17-year history after travelling to Christchurch and earning an 84-74 semifinal victory over the Canterbury Rams tonight.

Semi-Final Preview: Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams vs SBS Bank Southland Sharks

The Southland Sharks have been named the 2026 Sal’s NBL Club of the Year.

Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (96) defeat the Northern Group Tauranga Whai (81) Three would rain down for the Whai to begin the first quarter. Reuben Te Rangi, Taine Murray and Nick Stoddart would get great looks from 3 and stun the Sharks early as the visiting side would take an early 10 point lead. The Sharks, usually ever so careful with the ball, would be sloppy with the ball, causing turnovers that would hurt their chances of keeping it close initially. Reuben Te Ran

Result: Mills Albert Wellington Saints (119) defeat SBS Bank Southland Sharks (94)

The SBS Bank Southland Sharks capped their home regular season with a 41-point thumping of the Hawke’s Bay Hawks last night at ILT Stadium Southland.

Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (103) defeat Big Barrel Hawke's Bay Hawks (62)

Sam Timmins has written his name into the Southland Sharks record books.