Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains has questioned whether Sonny Bill Williams is past his use-by date as an All Blacks midfielder.Williams hasn’t hit his best form since being sent off against the British and Irish Lions, leaving…
Month: September 2017
Rugby: Canterbury beat Waikato, retain Ranfurly Shield
It is going to take a mighty effort to steal the Ranfurly Shield away from Canterbury.Such is the logical conclusion from another comprehensive victory, with Waikato summarily dispatched 37-17 at AMI Stadium tonight as Canterbury…
Scottish and Bays defend senior Road Relays titles
Wellington Scottish made it three titles in a row in the senior mens relay at the New Zealand Road Relay Championships in Rotorua on Saturday, while North Harbour Bays women made it two in a row.It was a dominant display by the…
Golf: Belen Mozo leads, but Brooke Henderson on the hunt at New Zealand Women's Golf Open
Belen Mozo clung to a one-shot lead in the third round of the New Zealand Women’s Open as Brooke Henderson scythed back into contention.The southwesterly wind cleared its throat across the Windross Farm course in the late afternoon,…
Ko not ready to lie down
Tournament host Lydia Ko will not lie down as she stares down the barrel of a seven-shot deficit heading into the final day of the McKayson New Zealand Womens Open.The Kiwi star managed a two-under par 70 to be in a share of 11th…
Japan to play friendlies against Brazil, Belgium
Japan will play Brazil and Belgium in friendly matches in Europe in November, the Japan Football Association said Friday.Japan’s national team, 40th in the FIFA …
Black Rams top Green Rockets in Top League tilt
Ricoh Black Rams picked up their fourth win of the Japan Rugby Top League season Friday night as they beat NEC Green Rockets 29-3.Genki Hasegawa …
Marseille gives defender Sakai one-year contract extension
French first-division side Marseille said Friday it has extended the contract of Japan international defender Hiroki Sakai by one season.The 27-year-old Sakai joined the club …