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Super Rugby League has its issues, most of them stemming from finances, such that the Western Force had to be scrapped in order to prevent it from further draining the league’s monetary sources. Hurricanes Coach Chris Boyd, well aware, as are many, that the way the league is configured into conferences unfairly rewards lesser sides … Keep Reading “Imbalance of Super Rugby Conferences Disturbs Hurricanes Coach”

When New Zealander Scott Dixon takes to the track in the upcoming Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course in Lexington, Ohio, he will have history on his side, having won at the venue on five separate occasions. Many people hear the term Indy car and immediately think of the Indianapolis 500, one of the … Keep Reading “Dixon Leads IndyCar Standings, but Drivers in his Mirror are Close”

We have had our share of fun at the expense of Jarryd Hayne on more than one occasion, but he is the sort of figure who transcends sports and inhabits the public realm, so our occasional sledges are simply accouterments to the territory of the rich and famous. Nonetheless, we are glad to see that … Keep Reading “Hayne Looking Fine but Eels Seem More Than a Bit Sickly”

A rolling Folau gathers no moss, would seem to be the operative phrase to describe the sports journey of Wallabies superstar Israel Folau. He is reportedly pondering an off-season jump from the NSW Waratahs to the Queensland Reds. In the midst of preparing for an upcoming game with the Highlanders, a Super rugby quarterfinal, Folau … Keep Reading “Israel Folau Not Forthcoming about Future Destination”

The rise of the New Zealand Warriors in the Telstra 2018 NRL Premiership competition caught a few, well, more than a few observers, off guard. That led to the usual speculation about Cinderella turning back into a pumpkin, or however that fairytale goes, and they have looked unsteady at moments, but a decisive 26 – … Keep Reading “Warriors Refuse to Die Secure Convincing win over Broncos”

Honesty is its own reward, so it is said, but when All Blacks openside flanker Matt Todd admitted that he is happy to be going to Japan for a stint with the Panasonic Wild Knights, he honesty carried the secondary reward of a lucrative pay envelop stuffed with yen. The rugby player with two first … Keep Reading “Todd Bound for Land of Rising Sun for Rising Pay”

With the 2018 Rugby Sevens World Cup to be held in San Francisco, it is another ominous portent that soon, the word “football” in the U.S. will not be the exclusive province of the gridiron version. This year’s tournament runs from July 20 to July 22 (21 – 23 Australia) and will feature teams from … Keep Reading “New Zealand Rugby Sevens Squads for 2018 World Cup Named”

Just how do they learn to drive so proficiently living on a couple of tiny islands? c, so Kiwi drivers Shan van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin are proving the superior racers in the 2018 Supercars competition. The just-run Townsville 400 provided a case in point. Van Gisbergen had a weekend to remember, although he will … Keep Reading “Kiwi Supercar Drivers One Two for Overall Championship”

In the sports world, patriotic displays are easy for some, more difficult for others. New Zealand basketballer Issac Fotu put the fortunes of his country ahead of his own when he turned down a chance to become the next Steven Adams by attempting to earn a spot on the roster with the Boston Celtics of … Keep Reading “Fotu Turns Down Celtics to Support Tall Blacks in International Play”

The All Blacks do not want to simply beat England; they want to pummel them, even if beating the Irish would be more satisfying. Of course, Kiwi fans expect the ABs to beat both northern hemisphere sides, as what many consider a Kiwi birthright. England Coach Eddie Jones and his Irish counterpart Joe Schmidt will … Keep Reading “November Tests in England and Ireland Offer Kiwi Salvation”