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New Zealand mixed martial arts combatant Dan Hooker scored a decisive knockout victory over Jim Miller when the two met in a UFC bout in the United States. Hooker did not need much time, taking Miller out with his right knee just past the three-minute mark of the first round. Hooker is known as “The … Keep Reading “Not Rugby Hooker Represents New Zealand in UFC Event”

The Kiwi rugby squad will get the opportunity to test their mettle in the rarified atmosphere of Denver, Colorado in June, when they will play England at Mile High Stadium on the 23rd. Some things seem to hang on, despite the changing of the times. The Denver stadium, home to the NFL’s Denver Broncos, was … Keep Reading “Those Black Kits Will be Toasty Warm in Denver in June”

The Japan Sunwolves of the Super Rugby competition, at first glance, would seem the odd duck in the league. In a country where a man of 177 cm is regarded as a giant, it is hard to fathom where they would get players to go against even South Africa, Australia and Argentina, much less the … Keep Reading “Sunwolves New Zealand Itinerary will be Homecoming for Some”

The tiny country of New Zealand, tiny is terms of population that is, took three gold medals of the final day of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, giving them 15 golds and a total of 46 medals for the Games, good for fifth overall position of the 43 participating nations to win a medal … Keep Reading “Kiwis Make Strong Showing at 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games”

The Silver Ferns are wilting in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and it seems to some that a lack of development of shooters in New Zealand is the primary cause of the Ferns’ woes. The Ferns lost 54 – 45 in their final pool match and the outcome is likely to see them thrown … Keep Reading “Silver Ferns Poor Conversion Rate Dooms CG Netball Chances”

A code hopper who gives true meaning to the term, New Zealander Hamish Bond traded his paddle for pedals and managed to come away with a bronze medal in the men’s cycling time trial at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The event was staged at Currumbin. Bond has two Olympic gold medals in rowing … Keep Reading “Kiwi Gold Medal Rower Bond Takes Commonwealth Games Cycling Bronze”

To some, Bowls may be the southern hemisphere’s less glamourous cousin to Curling, but for Kiwis who take the sport seriously, the gold medal by New Zealand’s Jo Edwards in Women’s Singles Lawn Bowls is a welcome win. Edwards now has the record as the only three-time Lawn Bowls gold medallist after beating Laura Daniels … Keep Reading “Jo Edwards Takes Third Commonwealth Games Bowling Gold for NZ”

A great start to the Telstra 2018 NRL Premiership competition by the New Zealand Warriors is no reason for irrational exuberance or false confidence, according to Coach Stephan Kearney. The Warriors are unbeaten through four games and they have a chance to make it five straight when they host the North Queensland Cowboys in Auckland … Keep Reading “Worthy Warriors off to Best Season Start in Team History”

The All Blacks, already possessors of enough rugby talent to supply most of the world, have a new dilemma for Coach Steve Hansen to deal with, as Jordie Barrett continues to make a strong argument for selection for the All Blacks. Barrett just seems to get better and better as the Super Rugby season progresses. … Keep Reading ““Air Jordie” Barrett of Hurricane Fame Lock for All Blacks Fullback”

If we were fined every time we took a swig of coffee before starting to write, writing would be a breakeven proposition at best. The connection between word output and caffeine is undeniable. We have yet to try cobalt as a way to get back into the swing of things at the beginning of the … Keep Reading “New Zealand Trainer Dunn Done in by Caffeine Addict Horses”