Kiwis hit by a ball while watching a sports game would unlikely be able to take legal action, even if you were hit by an object from the field.That’s because the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) would provide you with financial…
Month: July 2019
Super Rugby: Jordie Barrett recommits to New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes
All Blacks outside Jordie Barrett has today recommitted to New Zealand Rugby until 2022 however he has not fully recommitted to the Hurricanes.Under his contract, Barrett has the option to change Super Rugby clubs at some point…
Rugby revolution: More All Blacks will switch says Hurricanes boss
More big name All Blacks will consider following Beauden Barrett’s lead and switch Super Rugby teams.That’s the claim from Hurricanes chief executive Avan Lee, after they kept Jordie Barrett in the capital for now after the Blues…
Rugby player charged with assault after he 'punched referee' in Dunedin club final
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with common assault after an incident in a rugby game in Middlemarch on Saturday.A referee was allegedly struck near the end of the game.The 27-year-old is due to appear in Dunedin District…
Who is Kyle Giersdorf, the 16-year-old who won NZ$4.5 million in the Fortnite World Cup?
For a few days at least, Kyle Giersdorf isn’t going to be hassled for spending so much time playing video games.The 16-year-old known as “Bugha” to gamers, came away with US$3 million ($NZ4.52m) Sunday in the Fortnite World Cup…
Rugby league: Five times the NRL admitted to referee mistakes against the Warriors this season
The Warriors’ controversial 24-22 loss to the Eels has once again shone a light on poor refereeing decisions in the NRL.Warriors coach Stephen Kearney slammed the refs after the game, while politely adding that the NRL’s new rule…
Cricket: England considering resting players for New Zealand tour thanks to World Test Championship 'anomaly'
England are considering resting players for their tour later this year against the Black Caps to reduce the dangers of “burn out”.The Black Caps will play two tests and five T20s against England in New Zealand, starting in late…
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack hit with maximum drugs ban by ASADA
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has reportedly been notified she will receive the maximum four-year ban for her failed drug test unless she can somehow prove her innocence.A Daily Telegraph report indicated Jack had been informed…
Rugby league: Another blow for the Warriors as Issac Luke suspended for three games following failed downgrade
The Warriors have suffered another blow following their controversial loss to the Parramatta Eels over the weekend – Issac Luke will be sidelined for three weeks.The star hooker faced a judicial hearing on a grade two dangerous…
Super Rugby: Blues CEO Michael Redman to step down
Blues chief executive Michael Redman, fresh off securing perhaps his biggest signing in All Black Beauden Barrett, is stepping down after six years in the role.Redman joined the Blues in October 2013 and has led the Auckland franchise…