New Zealand Rugby’s new scouting system reshapes school talent pathway
Further, there have been 238 repeat assessments, with some players scouted up to seven times. As a snapshot,…
Ryan Fox: King’s College First XV history of British Open winner
“Rugby and cricket were my main two sports,” Fox once said. “I didn’t start competitive golf until after…
First XV rugby: What you can and can’t get away with saying at First XV rugby
For some reason, people who are otherwise quite capable of speaking clear, coherent English in everyday life suddenly…
UFC 329: Conor McGregor loses to Max Holloway as injury ends fight early
After slipping on a couple of attempted strikes, Holloway jumped to action and let punches fly before McGregor…
Conor McGregor to return after five years for Max Holloway rematch at UFC 329
In 2024, he was found liable and ordered to pay around $250,000 damages to a woman who accused…
Rotorua Boys’ High claim their third world rugby title beating Feilding High School in Sanix World Youth Rugby Championship final
Rotorua’s previous titles came more than 20 years ago, in 2003 and 2004 and in 2016 they were…
First XV wrap: Westlake, Tauranga and Whanganui on tour; ninth Quad in a row for St Kentigern; pre-season results roundup
After their first-up 56-35 loss to Monument School at the St John’s Rugby Festival in Johannesburg, Westlake beat…
Rotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High set for Sanix World Youth rugby
Schools standing in the way of Rotorua and Feilding ambitions this year are Downlands College, a Catholic co-educational…
Cohen Holloway reflects on cancer battle, Taika Waititi’s support and gratitude
The New Year came around, and once again Holloway rang his bell. “[My partner] Kelly came in and…
Schools rugby: New Zealand Schools beat Barbarian U18s in an 85-point fiesta; Māori U18s pushed hard by Chiefs U18s
Schools will be looking to avenge a 31-38 loss to Australia U18 at Waikato Stadium last year and…