NBL· Season 2026
Match Summary
Southland Sharks defeated Canterbury Rams 104:95. The match was played in NBL 2026. League standings: Canterbury Rams #3, Southland Sharks #2.
Rivalry since 2014
Canterbury Rams vs Southland Sharks Head to Head Results· 27
Canterbury Rams and Southland Sharks have met 27 times — Canterbury Rams won 14, Southland Sharks won 13, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Canterbury Rams leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 27 meetings. A combined 4866 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 180.22 per match (2489 for the home side, 2377 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 27 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 27 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 79–128 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Canterbury Rams sit #3 and Southland Sharks are #2 in the NBL table heading into this match.
NBL - Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auckland Tuatara | GP8 | Won6 | Lost2 | Pts772:708 |
| #2 | Southland Sharks | GP8 | Won6 | Lost2 | Pts753:702 |
| #3 | Canterbury Rams | GP6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Pts585:522 |
| #4 | Wellington Saints | GP7 | Won5 | Lost2 | Pts709:619 |
| #5 | Otago Nuggets | GP7 | Won4 | Lost3 | Pts598:598 |
| #6 | Taranaki Airs | GP8 | Won3 | Lost5 | Pts665:727 |
| #7 | Manawatu Jets | GP9 | Won3 | Lost6 | Pts840:929 |
| #8 | Franklin Bulls | GP8 | Won3 | Lost5 | Pts765:798 |
| #9 | Nelson Giants | GP6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Pts536:554 |
| #10 | Tauranga Whai | GP7 | Won2 | Lost5 | Pts617:659 |
| #11 | Bay Hawks | GP6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Pts557:581 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Canterbury Rams have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. Southland Sharks show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 18 May 2026