• Greatest Name in Rugby Cronk Still has Passion for Rep Play

    Unlike Johnathan Thurston, who will no longer play rugby at the representative level so as to better reward the NRL Cowboys with his full, undivided attention, Melbourne Storm halfback Cooper Cronk, going into his 14th season, still wants to compete at the representative level, and is willing to undertake the risk despite having another two … Keep Reading “Greatest Name in Rugby Cronk Still has Passion for Rep Play”

  • Warriors Bear Weight of Auckland Nines Expectations

    It seems only reasonable that the other sides would lay down and permit the host Warriors to take out the NRL Auckland Nines and the local expectations are along similar lines, but rugby players seldom show much respect for expectations. The risk for the Warriors is not only that they might put too much faith … Keep Reading “Warriors Bear Weight of Auckland Nines Expectations”

  • Eden Park Not the Batters’ Haven it Would Seem

    Eden Park may have diminutive dimensions, the sort that cause overactive salivary glands for cricket batsmen, but the figures seem to indicate that it is the bowlers who have had the edge. The historical figures paint the true picture of the Auckland ground. The last two times the Aussies came to visit, they could manage … Keep Reading “Eden Park Not the Batters’ Haven it Would Seem”

  • All Blacks Lock Patrick Tuipulotu AWOL from Super Rugby

    All the attention and close scrutiny over seemingly mundane details often proves too much with which to deal for star athletes and leads to off-field issues affecting performance, or as is the case with All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu, a simple failure to report for duty with the Blues Super Rugby franchise. He is sidelined, … Keep Reading “All Blacks Lock Patrick Tuipulotu AWOL from Super Rugby”

  • Maori Rugby Great Maniapoto Passes at Age of 81

    The rugby world in general and the New Zealand rugby world in particular, were saddened to learn of the passing of former Maori All Black Manukapua Maniapoto at his home in Rotorua. “Manu” as he was known, was 81 years of age, and he died peacefully, surrounded by his extended family. Born in 1935, Manu … Keep Reading “Maori Rugby Great Maniapoto Passes at Age of 81”

  • Kiwi Golfers Make Literal Splash in Rainy CareerBuilder Challenge

    New Zealand golfer Danny Lee is making his presence felt in this week’s installment of the US PGA Tour, the CareerBuilder Challenge. Lee surged after playing well in the rain Friday afternoon in a place where rainy conditions are not the norm, at the Jack Nicklaus (Happy 77th Mr. Nicklaus) designed Tournament Course at PGA … Keep Reading “Kiwi Golfers Make Literal Splash in Rainy CareerBuilder Challenge”

  • Ben Smith Probable to Join All Black Exodus to France

    France continues to poach rugby players from New Zealand and informed reports indicated that the next All Black to head for northern climes will be Ben Smith. Smith is targeted for Pau, where there would be little in the way of a language barrier with which to deal, as past All Black players Colin Slade, … Keep Reading “Ben Smith Probable to Join All Black Exodus to France”

  • French Rugby Federation Hosting Kiwis and Japanese in Late 2017

    The speculation can be laid to rest after France has indicated that it will host the All Blacks for the second consecutive year as one of their home Tests. That is some time in the future, November 11 to be exact, so All Black supporters have plenty of time to mark their calendars for what … Keep Reading “French Rugby Federation Hosting Kiwis and Japanese in Late 2017”

  • Lindsey Vonn Wants to Race Downhill Against Men

    Recovering from injuries, combined with weather delays, can occasionally leave our favourite athletes with too much time on their hands, apparently, and social media has given them an opportunity to share their thoughts with large audiences of people who have too much time on their hands, for various and sundry reasons. Lindsey Vonn, the skier … Keep Reading “Lindsey Vonn Wants to Race Downhill Against Men”

  • Warriors to Miss Matulino for Early Part of 2017 NRL Season

    The New Zealand Warriors will have to depend on the boots of another in the upcoming 2017 NRL season, since they will be lacking Ben Matulino for at least the early stages of the season as he undergoes knee surgery to correct the results of a training injury earlier in the week. It is his … Keep Reading “Warriors to Miss Matulino for Early Part of 2017 NRL Season”