Their winning streak might have been halted, but India captain Virat Kohli feels the current Indian team can become one of the greatest ODI sides ever if it can replicate its home success in overseas…
Month: September 2017
Cricket: New Ben Stokes video shows him mocking disabled boy
A shocking new video has emerged of scandal-hit cricket star Ben Stokes appearing to mock the disabled son of model Katie Price. The England vice-captain, 26, is already suspended by his country until further notice after his arrest…
Golf: Emily Tubert overcomes adversity to be in the mix at New Zealand Women's Open
Emily Tubert considered quitting top level golf when she was at college, but her second round at the New Zealand Women’s Open justified her perseverance.The 25-year-old American is with a new coach and caddy in her rookie year on…
Brad Thorn to be named new Reds coach – report
Brad Thorn will reportedly take over as Queensland Reds coach after the Super Rugby side sacked Nick Stiles.Stiles’ future has been uncertain after coaching the Brisbane-based side to just four wins in 2017.Former All Black and…
The Kiwi factor: Ben Stokes' troubled past
So short is his temper, that when Ben Stokes – English cricket’s answer to Superman – makes a rare low score with the bat or has an off-day with the ball, he has been known to damage his dressing-room locker.Aware that the match-winning…
Wynne Gray: Why the All Blacks have reason to worry about Pumas
Forget the backs, they’ll be up for the battle with Argentina but there are significant questions about the All Black pack.Only captain Kieran Read and Dane Coles carry regular test match authority and the onus will be on the others…
Rugby: Jamie Joseph named as new Sunwolves head coach
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph will replace fellow New Zealander Filo Tiatia as head coach of the Tokyo-based Sunwolves in Super Rugby next season.Joseph, who coached the Dunedin-based Highlanders to their first Super Rugby title…
Rugby: Matt Todd insists he has no reason to sulk ahead of a rare test start against Argentina
Matt Todd has spent the bulk of his career on the fringes of the All Blacks, but has no gripes ahead of a rare test start in Sunday’s clash against Argentina.The Crusaders flanker first made the All Blacks in 2013 but will make…
America's Cup protocol reveal – Italy will host if Auckland can't
It’s Auckland or bust as New Zealand’s host venue or the 2021 event will be held it Italy, Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton has revealed as part of the new protocol for the 36th America’s Cup.Dalton confirmed today that the event…
As it happened: New Zealand Golf Open, Round two
All the action from Lydia Ko’s second round at the New Zealand Women’s Open at Windross Farm.