All Whites vs Finland: New Zealand player ratings from Fifa Series defeat
Finn Surman – 7 Imposing and authoritative. Produced a crucial block to deny Finland a certain goal on…
Warriors v Tigers player ratings: Veterans struggle to stamp mark in first defeat of NRL season
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad – 5 Scored two tries at centre, but struggled defensively on the edge. Switched back…
Rugby player Ruby Tui’s book Straight Up inspires Rotorua production
Samson said she sought permission from Tui’s manager and publisher. She received “Ruby’s blessing” in June. She and…
Warriors v Knights player ratings: Returning stars impress, as milestone man continues sensational form
3. Ali Leiataua – 3 Very limited opportunities with the ball, but did make 27 tackles, which is…
Highlanders vs Hurricanes player ratings: All Blacks playmakers shine in Super Rugby rout
Aced his lineout work and was typically brutal in his short-ball running around the pitch. 3. Pasilio Tosi…
NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons prop Loko Pasifiki Tonga taken to hospital after training injury
Tonga had been named on the team’s extended bench for Sunday’s round 3 clash against the Parramatta Eels.…
Henry Pollock could just be the most disliked rugby player in history – Paul Lewis
With a little over two minutes to play, Pollock provoked the Paris crowd by over-celebrating what England thought…
Huntley School’s Archie Lance hits 30-ball century in school cricket match
“I knew that I was doing pretty well, [Gwilliam] knew as well because he was giving me a…
Crusaders v Highlanders player ratings: Debutant shines in southern derby
Looked solid on lineout throws and scrum looked much weaker when he was put in the sin bin.…
Warriors v Raiders player ratings: Young guns continue to shine and unlikely hero gets chance
Scored the opening try, but made a very costly error just before halftime, which luckily the Raiders didn’t…
Black Caps v South Africa: Are New Zealand in an allrounder crisis?
But asked about the shortage of international quality fast-bowling allrounders across New Zealand, Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen…
Motueka cricket club mourns sudden death of young player TK Hadzhikostov
“TK loved being a part of the Motueka Cricket Club and more often than not could be seen…