Mose Masoe Opens Up About Injury Struggles

Kiwi-born former rugby league powerhouse Mose Masoe has for the first time really opened up about the severity of the career-ending spinal injury he sustained nearly 14 months ago. The 31-year-old suffered the injury while competing in a preseason friendly, damaging two vertebrae in a seemingly harmless tackle. Even though ….

“Marvelous” Marvin Hagler Dies Aged 66

All-time boxing great and hard-hitting American “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler has died, aged only 66. Hagler’s wife, Kay Hagler, announced the news of his “unexpected” passing on social media on Friday. He died at the couple’s home in New Hampshire. Hagler racked up an impressive 62 wins, two draws, and three ….

Joseph Parker Connected To Meth Operation

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has finally been identified as the high-profile sports star connected to a methamphetamine operation and scandal. Parker, who recently lost his appeal to keep his identity a secret from the public, first became implicated in the operation when his name was mentioned as a “connected person” ….

Finn Allen’s IPL Pick Could Ruin NZ Debut

Young batting phenomenon Finn Allen has just become the first New Zealander ever to be bought by an IPL side before first representing the Black Caps. The 21-year-old will join Royal Challengers Bangalore in the place of Aussie Josh Philippe. But the special selection may cost him another golden opportunity, ….

Camryn Smart Chasing The Olympic Dream

It could be said that champion 400m Kiwi runner Camryn Smart was born and bred for Olympic greatness. The daughter of 1996 Olympic 800m finalist Toni Hodgkinson and champion national decathlete and 400m hurdler Alistair Smart, the 19-year-old has all the support in the world to make it to the ….

NRL Says Its Open To Change Over New Rules

The NRL has declared itself open to “change” and flexibility in the event some new rules recently implemented in order to increase the entertainment value of the game don’t work. A number of players have been expressing concern over the faster style of play and how the increase in speed ….

Aston Martin Returns To F1 After 60 Years

Aston Martin is making a return to Formula 1 racing for the first time in nearly 61 years. The team this week unveiled its new car in donned in livery of British green. The British motor car manufacturer bid the sport farewell after it failed to score even a single ….

Canterbury Group Suspected Of Doping Horses

A group of harness racing trainers from Canterbury are being investigated following horse-doping allegations. The sport’s Racing Integrity Unit are currently investigating junior driver/trainer Jesse Alford after onlookers spotted him in the act of administering an unknown substance to two race horses at his Woodend Beach stables late last week. ….

Joe Root Says Poor Pitches Shouldn’t Be OK

England Test captain Joe Root is calling on the imposition of sanctions on countries found guilty of having produced sub-standard pitches. Root raised the issue after India secured the fastest Test victory scored by any side since 1935 on the second day of play at Ahmedabad. The issue had been ….

Pasifika Names Still Being Mispronounced

Despite Pasifika making up at least half of all players in Super Rugby and the National Rugby League, sports broadcasters and commentators in New Zealand are still habitually mispronouncing Pacific Island names. The fact that current as well as former players across all codes are still having their names mangled ….