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With the success of the Black Ferns at this year’s World Cup, there is added impetus for the formation of a professional league for women’s rugby. New Zealand Rugby would take a new 15-a-side competition, with tentative plans to start in 2019, with the big question being whether or not such an enterprise would be … Keep Reading “Women’s New Zealand Professional Rugby on the Tails of Black Ferns”

Britannia may rule the waves, or at least, did at one time, but New Zealand rules the ground, so long as that ground is being used to play rugby. Kiwis are taking over the European Champions Cup (ECC) and one of the most prominent over takers is Ma’a Nonu. He put on a show is … Keep Reading “Ma’a Nonu Paying Dividends for Toulon in European Champions Cup”

So much attention is lavished on the minor contributions of the squad of Aussie players who have found roles in the NBA, that Oklahoma City Thunder Steven Adams, a 24-year-old giant who was born in Rotorua, New Zealand. After a brief stint with the Wellington Saints in 2011 (champions), Adams headed for the verdant pastures … Keep Reading “Kiwi NBA Force Adams to Square Off Against Aussie Ben Simmons”

We thought it went, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. A wrinkle on that theme came into play in a recent NBL encounter between the New Zealand Breakers in Adelaide against the Adelaide 36ers, where the Aussie refs sent four Breakers players off for various offenses. D.J. Newbill, Alex Pledger, Robert Loe and Finn … Keep Reading “Whistle Manufacturers See Stock Climb on NBL Foul Fest”

There could be some debate regarding how to assess properly the All Blacks’ last season. On balance, there were positive entries on the ledger, as well as some negative entries. Some feel that the drawn series with the British and Irish Lions was a spectacular face plant. Those who feel that are accustomed to nothing … Keep Reading “All Blacks Glory Days Behind or More to Follow”

Richie Stanaway has been retained to become a full-time Supercars driver next season after an outstanding second season as a co-driver. It was a long-standing dream of his to become a full-time driver on Australia’s premier racing circuit, so Christmas came early for the young Kiwi this year. Prodrive Racing Australia will have Stanaway, as … Keep Reading “Kiwi Richie Stanaway gets His Own Supercars Ride for 2018”

It would be easy to explain Ben Stokes’ disappointing performance in he hit-out for Canterbury on jet lag. We ourselves struggle for weeks when the clocks are set forward or moved back at certain times of the year, so we can sympathies with someone having a tough go after crossing multiple time zones and one … Keep Reading “Rusty Ben Stokes Fails to Defend Honour of Birth Province”

At times, it seems as though everyone wants to play for Tonga these days. Former All Black Charles Piutau has expressed that wish for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, if the words of Coach Toutai Kefu are to be taken at face value. Piutau would be a real coup for Tonga. According to Kefu, “I’ve … Keep Reading “Kiwi and Aussie Rugby Players Bolt to Play for Tiny Countries”

The Kiwi women’s hockey team was unable to match the Netherlands in the World Hockey League final, falling 3 – 0 to the world’s best team. We would place the loss squarely on the fact that Black Sticks Captain Stacey Michelson was photographed using a pink stick, but that would display a remarkable degree of … Keep Reading “Black Sticks No Match for Netherlands’ Field Hockey Dominance”

Cardiff must feel as though under siege. First, the Wallabies came along and softened them up, only to leave the Kiwis waiting in the wings. Wales can take comfort in the All Blacks are not having their best year and that the Irish took the ABs down in Chicago last year. So for the All … Keep Reading “All Blacks Visit to Wales Could Reveal Development of New ABs”