New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey has warned newly-elected World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont the Southern Hemisphere nations may go under if he does not immediately change the way the global game is funded.Impey also says NZ Rugby…
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Rugby league: Warriors players Nathaniel Roache and David Fusitu'a remain home as NRL side depart
Two members of the Warriors squad have remained in New Zealand as the squad left for Australia today to begin preparations for the post-Covid NRL season.The Warriors left for Tamworth today to begin their 14-day quarantine after…
Rugby league: Heartbreaking image shows New Zealand Warriors' NRL sacrifice
The New Zealand Warriors are on their way to Australia to attempt to resume their NRL campaign – but not without a significant sacrifice.For the Warriors, the season returning comes at a hefty cost, with the team departing to Australia…
Motorsport: New Zealand racing stars team up to support local business
A healthy number of present and past New Zealand luminaries of numerous motorsport categories have banded together in support of local businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.International Formula Masters and multiple Porsche Carrera…
Rugby league: Melbourne Storm NRL coach Craig Bellamy bans social media
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has unleashed yet another trademark spray, this time at his players.The Daily Telegraph reports Bellamy set up a Zoom meeting with his players this week and used it to slam his players over their…
Cricket: Ross Taylor wins Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at New Zealand Cricket Awards
Veteran batsman Ross Taylor has won the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal as New Zealand’s cricket player of the year, claiming the top award for the third time in its 10-year history.The presentation was made by Hadlee on Friday, on the…
Michael Guerin: Winston Peters losing patience with racing's infighting as ruling body set to make dramatic cost cuts
COMMENT: The boss of New Zealand racing — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Racing Winston Peters — has finally spoken out and it would appear he is losing his patience with the industry’s relentless in-fighting.Peters has…
World Rugby chairmanship race between Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot 'too close to call' after voting closes
The election for World Rugby chairmanship between Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot was being described as “too close to call” on Thursday night with the votes of Japan and Rugby Africa holding the decisive balance.With the voting…
Boxing: 'Keep up the great work NZ' – Joseph Parker goes 'Back to the Future' in latest lockdown video
Joseph Parker has been labeled the ‘heavyweight champion of lockdown’ for his series of hilarious videos during the coronavirus pandemic – and his latest might be his best yet.The Kiwi former WBO champion has sought to bring joy…
Rugby: Former Springboks lock Mark Andrews reveals how he earned 'psycho' reputation against All Blacks
Former Springboks lock Mark Andrews has revealed how earned his “psycho” reputation during his career against the All Blacks.Andrews, a member of the 1995 World Cup winning side who played 77 tests for South Africa, opened up about…