Thank goodness, for Kiwi batter Katey Martin’s sake, New Zealand won the match and everyone is able to have a good laugh about it.It wouldn’t have been so funny if this absurd dismissal would have cost New Zealand victory over the…
Month: March 2019
Rugby: 'Out of touch' – All Blacks captain Kieran Read and top test players slam World League concept
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has spoken of his concerns for the integrity of the game and the welfare of its players following news that World Rugby is about to sign off on a major new competition structure.The Herald today…
New Zealand Cricket on junior rep teams: 'We don't believe it's the right thing to do'
When North Harbour announced they were kicking their junior representative rugby programme to touch, one of the first people to reach out and congratulate them on the initiative was Martin Snedden.The New Zealand Cricket project…
Rugby: Time for Pacific nations to fight smart and boycott the World Cup
COMMENT: There is a general feeling among some of those in American politics now that to get rid of the scourge of Donald Trump’s presidency is to no longer take only the high moral ground but to fight dirty and fight smart.There…
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot breaks ranks over radical World League
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot appears to have broken ranks over the radical World League proposal.The International Players Association is united in its opposition to the planned 12-team annual Nations League that will…
Super Rugby: Nonu in, SBW out, as Blues seek fast and furious start against Jaguares
The Blues, staring at a three-loss start to their season as they prepare to play the Jaguares in Buenos Aires, are blocking out the external pressures and looking within for solutions including their backline’s potential to cut teams…
Boxing: Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker's next big challenge – three daughters aged under three
Boxer Joseph Parker didn’t attend the birth of his first two daughters because of training camps and that could be set to continue for Miss Parker number three, who is due in May.In an interview with the Herald , the New Zealand…
New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew hits brakes on World League report
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew has rejected any claims a decision has been made on the future format of international rugby.The Herald yesterday revealed that World Rugby has been negotiating the establishment of a World League…
Cricket: Black Caps batsmen destroy Bangladesh on second day of first test
By Niall Anderson at Seddon Park As Jeet Raval and Tom Latham went about compiling New Zealand’s biggest opening partnership in 47 years, you could be forgiven for wanting Bangladesh to be put out of their misery.Fortunately for…
Late Momiki goal gives Nadeshiko Japan draw against U.S.
A last-gasp strike from Yuka Momiki earned Japan a deserved 2-2 draw against the United States on Wednesday in the opening round of the four-nation …