Sport

Youth football – United, they stand

Becoming a professional footballer may be just a dream for many, but the right skills well fostered can ensure young locals achieve their sporting...

Sports shorts (May 21)

By Head-knocked Nick Who likes sports shorts? For those who like their sports brief – to the point, that is, not unnecessarily revealing! –...

Football fever – all aboard for A-League Grand Final

Auckland Transport (AT) is throwing its support behind Auckland FC as the Black Knights continue their charge to capture football’s A-League crown in just...

Kiwis score swag of medals at Oceania champs

Standout performances delivered a strong medal haul for New Zealand on day two of the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, Australia, yesterday. Sprint star Zoe...

Poll shows support for legal definition of sex

The lobby organisations Speak Up for Women and Save Women’s Sport Australasia say new polling released today, May 20, shows a clear majority of...

Wild ride – cause for thought

In life, the top two inches often makes all the difference between triumph and disaster. Treating both of these imposters the same, Papakura’s Rich...

Moana Pasifika, more than a rugby team

By Mike King, executive director, I Am Hope Foundation Let’s talk about the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) and their involvement in Moana Pasifika Rugby. The...

True Blues in hall of fame – no Steelers?

The Blues have confirmed Sean Fitzpatrick, Zinzan Brooke and Carlos Spencer as inaugural inductees to the Blues Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honours...

Football fest’ brings stars to NZ

Fans will get a chance to see Chelsea FC Women in action at the International Football Festival, thanks to the government’s $70 million Major...

Chiefs concerns – roster changes for Manawa

Retirement has rocked Chiefs Manawa preparations for the upcoming Super Rugby Aupiki competition as the squad assembles for pre-season training this week. Black Fern Awhina...