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No one questions the statement that New Zealand’s Robert Whittaker is one tough Kiwi, cookie or hombre as his recent UFC success attests. He is petitioning UFC boss Dana White to give him an opportunity to win the middleweight title. He is currently considered the top contender from south of the equator and he supplied … Keep Reading “Kiwi Robert Whittaker Petitions UFC Boss White for Title Shot”

The Kiwi sailors of New Zealand have encountered a formidable opponent in the form of Swedish Vikings who have dominated practice races preparatory to next month’s America’s Cup. To make matters worse, it is not Eric the Red or Leif Erickson piloting the Swedish boat, but an Aussie by the name of Nathan Outteridge. The … Keep Reading “Team New Zealand Sailors Facing Formidable America’s Cup Challenge”

It is hard to ascribe the term “diva” to the ongoing antics of troubled child NRL player Kieran Foran, but not impossible. There seems to be some sort of disturbance following in his wake, some of it beyond his control, some exclusively his own doing, but there you have it. The most recent is that … Keep Reading “Foran Future Clouds Plans of both Himself and Warriors”

The unwieldy division structure, the issues of teams scattered across disparate time zones, but most importantly, declining revenues and the struggle to remain relevant have dictated that Super Rugby will shrink for next year’s competition. The tournament will drop for 18 to 15 teams, although which three will get the axe and when has yet … Keep Reading “Inevitable Super Rugby Contraction Soon to be a Reality”

The Black Caps, perhaps out of a nothing left to lose sense of desperation, or even out a desire to shake things up and let new blood infuse the moribund lineup, are set to debut some fringe players on the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy. Ten Kiwis are currently serving duties in the Indian … Keep Reading “Black Caps Shake Up Status Quo for ODI Champions Trophy”

According to some with a more jaundiced view, the New Zealand Warriors’ recent NRL win over the Gold Coast Titans does not signify that Kiwi rugby has arisen from the dead, nor that Kieran Foran is the saviour pre-season prognosticators prognosticated. True, the Warriors may be some distance away from the elite of the league, … Keep Reading “Foran Debut Produces Desired Outcome for NRL Warriors”

A sold-out and rain-soaked Mt Smart Stadium needed large portions of the turf replaced after British pop singer Adele put on three shows at the venue, and no, she was not grazing on the grass, shame on you for even thinking that. Grass does seem to suffer from her presence, though, as the same restorative … Keep Reading “Warriors Replace Large Swath of Turf Post-Adele and Pre-Titans”

France has poached yet another Kiwi rugby player, as Tawera Kerr-Barlow will leave at the end of the season to ply his trade for La Rochelle. The side is currently on top of the French competition, so departing from the Chiefs was not the sort of decision the 26-year-old halfback needed to weigh to heavily, … Keep Reading “French Rugby Team Poaches Another Kiwi in Kerr-Barlow”

New Zealand’s NRL representatives, the Warriors, are seemingly in a state of disarray, unacceptable in a country where rugby is part of the national identity. Their recent 26 – 12 loss to the St. George Illawarra Dragons on Sunday provides only the most optimistic that the Warriors’ fortunes can only improve. In the last game, … Keep Reading “Warriors Show Zero Fight or Slaying Ability in Latest Loss to Dragons”

Super Rugby, having some organisational issues, took quite some time in announcing the results of a recent round of tinkering with the format, something that created some level of frustration for all interested parties. From a distant perspective, it would seem as though the main impediment to Super Rugby is the NRL, however, there are … Keep Reading “Super Rugby Fans Clubs Players Lingering in Limbo”