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What Can We Say? We're Suckers For Punishment... 2008-06-10 15:47:24 What a difference a week makes, eh...After the triumph of last weeks win over the Knights (IN Australia) the Warriors have once again slumped. Does it get any worse than losing to the Rabbitohs, currently sitting at the bottom of the table?Just when you think the Warriors have turned a corner, they put on a poor performance (yes, we're holding back...) in a game they should have won - easily. The Read more:Punishment
World Wrap - Week One, June 2008-06-09 06:04:00 It's been a busy week in the sporting world (as in, the World
...) - and this weekend it gets even busier.The international rugby season is about to kick off in the Southern Hemisphere, the third Test between the Blackcaps and England is on, and the NRL rolls into round 12 - we have a funny feeling that we'll be glued to the couch this weekend.So before we embark on another weekend of sport, here's
Miserable, Really...But We'll Take It 2008-06-09 05:01:02 Conditions couldn't have been worse for the All Black's opening clash against the Irish on Saturday night - wet, windy and freezing temperatures meant that anyone hoping for an expansive game (yup, that was us...) was in for a disappointing night.What we got, though, was anything but disappointing, as the All Blacks and Ireland fought it out in the miserable conditions.As the rain began to fall it Read more:Miserable
NSW vs QLD - Round Two 2008-06-06 05:14:41 Think State of Origin One was good?Game Two's comin' next week, and it's going to be even better.NSW shocked the rugby league world with an 18-10 upset over the highly favoured Queensland side, but Game Two moves to Suncorp stadium - which is a daunting task for any NSW team. It'll be filled to the brim with screaming Queenslanders, all hoping to see their team bounce back and square up the series
Robbie's First Squad Named 2008-06-06 04:31:42 Robbie Deans has wasted little time in naming his first Australian squad - 30 players, with 6 newcomers.Much like Graham Henry's team, there's a good mix of old and new, with veteran center Stirling Mortlock named as captain. Australia has seen some of it's greatest players move on from last year, but Deans is the right man to find replacements for the likes of George Gregan and Stephen Larkham - Read more:First
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All Blacks Underway For 2008 2008-06-05 04:42:01 The All Blacks
begin their 2008 Test season this Saturday, beginning against the Irish in Wellington.Both teams were announced yesterday, and it really is shaping up to be a great Test. The All Blacks will want to start their season off with a bang, and Ireland will be looking to make history by beating the new-look All Blacks - a draw in 1973 is as close as they've been.Graham Henry has chosen t Read more:Underway
Warriors Cause Widespread Baldness 2008-06-03 04:49:39 It may have taken eleven rounds, but the Vodafone Warriors
have finally managed to pick up a win in Australia. It has been utterly dreadful viewing for Warriors fans, until Saturday night when they defeated the Newcastle Knights - who went into the game as clear favourites.The Warriors managed to grind out a tough win, although they seemed hell-bent on giving the Knights every opportunity to win ( Read more:Cause
Mr Henry Announces His Squad 2008-06-01 06:39:36 With the All Blacks first Test just around the corner, all eyes have been on Graham Henry
and the naming of his first squad for the year.Yesterday, he named the squad to take on the Irish and the English - and, as we've become accustomed to with Mr Henry, there are a few bolter's.Six new comers have been named in the squad - Anthony Boric (North Harbour), Adam Thomson (Otago), Stephen Donald (Waik Read more:Squad
The Last Crusade 2008-05-31 03:13:02 The 2008 Super 14 final will be the last crusade for three of Canterbury's favourite sons. Coach Robbie Deans, Reuben Thorn and Caleb Ralph will all say goodbye to the Crusade
rs franchise that has given them (and us) many great memories.Robbie Deans is leaving New Zealand after missing out on the All Blacks coaching job that went to Henry (again - don't start us on that one...), and as of Monday
You're Not Done Yet, Ruben 2008-05-29 19:24:45 Once again, the world of rugby league is awash with rumour and speculation - this time surrounding Ruben
Wiki, the NRL's oldest player.Wiki has been dropped by the Warriors for this weeks clash with the Newcastle Knights, and instead he'll line up for the Warriors feeder club - the Auckland Vulcans - where he'll join fellow first-graders Wairangi Koopu and Ryan Shortland.His demotion to the lower
Sonny Bill to Leave League? 2008-05-29 18:14:10 The drama surrounding Bulldogs star Sonny
Bill Williams continued this past week, as rumours about a possible code-switch continued to escalate throughout the rugby league world.Williams is reported to be unhappy with his current situation in the Bulldogs camp, and is seriously considering leaving to take up a rugby (union) contract in France. It seems that he no longer feels any loyalty to his cl Read more:League
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Mr Henry Trains 'Em Up 2008-05-29 18:13:22 A 25-man training squad was announced on Monday, as Graham Henry
looks to finalise his All Blacks lineup for the upcoming Test series against Ireland and England.It's important to note that this is not the official lineup, but rather a training camp. This gives those selected a chance to show Henry they have what it takes to represent New Zealand at the highest level - no pressure, lads!The Canter Read more:Trains
Cya, Jerry 2008-05-28 21:45:00 It's quite possibly been the worst kept secret in New Zealand over the past few months, and as of Monday we were let in on it - Jerry
Collins is departing from our shores.However, in a strange twist Collins has yet to sign with another club. This makes him, for the moment anyway, officially unemployed. Collins will line up for the Barbarians when they take on England in a couple of weeks, and ther
We Must Be Dreaming... 2008-05-27 05:42:39 When I got out of bed this morning, I tuned in to Breakfast to find out the state of the England vs. New Zealand cricket Test that's currently being played at Old Trafford.Live television coverage starts here in New Zealand at 10pm, and the day's play wraps up at about 5am. Call me uncommitted, but I headed to bed just after midnight. England had gone to lunch sitting in a comfortable position, wi Read more:Dreaming
Well Done, Scotty! 2008-05-27 05:37:08 New Zealander's have something huge to celebrate today, with Kiwi boy Scott Dixon winning one of the most famous races in all of motor sports - the Indianapolis 500.After finishing second in the same race last year, Dixon fought hard this year to make damn sure he came away with the win.Dixon becomes the first ever Kiwi win the Indy 500, (he also poled first in qualifying - another Kiwi first), an Read more:Scotty
Hey, England - Score Some Runs, Will Ya? 2008-05-24 23:28:00 Heading into the second Test, England
and New Zealand were level-pegging. New Zealand, perhaps, had their noses in front - but only slightly. Either team had the opportunity to do apply pressure on day one at Old Trafford, and New Zealand was the team to do it.At the end of the first day, shortened because of bad light, New Zealanded walked off looking comfortable on 202/4, with Ross Taylor sittin Read more:Score
Queensland Gets a Case of the Blues 2008-05-22 05:05:38 Game one of the 2008 State of Origin series kicked off in Sydney last night, and while the build up was quiet - the action on the field was anything but.Queensland
came into the game as red hot favourites, and with their backline full of superstars you could see why.But somebody obviously forgot to tell the NSW boys that they were the underdogs, and they came out firing.Within just four minutes, N Read more:Blues
One Down, Two To Go 2008-05-22 04:47:35 The second cricket Test between New Zealand and England starts tomorrow night (New Zealand time), and an interesting situation presents itself.Neither team goes into the second Test with the upper hand, and neither team brings any real momentum from the first Test. Both teams had a century maker with the bat (Oram and Vaughan), and both teams had a stand-out bowler (Vettori and Sidebottom).It was
NZRFU - Hear Our Plea! 2008-05-21 03:47:15 It's been another completely forgettable season for the Otago Highlanders - a season filled with disappointing results, and games that simply seemed to slip through their fingers in the dying minutes.For a province built on a proud history (rugby and otherwise) and a strong, "Southern Man" attitude, the results have been hard to swallow for most fans. For those hardy enough to continue following t
Calm Before the Storm 2008-05-20 04:57:31 It's been an unusually quiet build up to Origin One, and both sides have been content to go about their respective business before the Wednesday night opener. The trash talking has been on the down low, but there's no doubt that both sides will be fired-up come kick-off time - and the greatest rivalry in Rugby League will be underway for another year. We're expecting a fiery opener filled with bon Read more:Storm
This Year in Black... 2008-05-20 04:17:22 Winter is almost upon us, and that means the International rugby season is about to kick off - and we, for two, can't wait.We've decided that, with the naming of the All Black
s just around the corner, we'll give you a run-down on how we believe the squad should look.With so many of last years All Blacks plying their trade in Europe, it's now time to blood some of the next generation. Having said t
Rain, Rain, Go Away... 2008-05-19 05:19:31 ...because it really has ruined what would have turned out to be an absorbing first cricket Test between England and New Zealand at Lords. Like any good International Test the match has swung both ways and, had London been spared the rain, an entrallining final day would have been on the cards. As it stands, however (world-record heroics from either side withstanding), the final day (rain or not)
Super, Super Rugby 2008-05-18 23:55:42 Listen up, fanatics - it's Super
14 finals time again, and this weekend sees the top four sides go to war after fourteen rounds of Super 14 action.Glued to the edge of your seat, this weekend? We know we will be.First up, we see the ever reliable Canterbury Crusaders take on the attacking flair of the Wellington Hurricanes. There's no doubt the Crusaders will be looking to make amends for their s Read more:Rugby
Goodbye, Justine. 2008-05-15 05:56:59 In what has come as a huge shock to the sporting world, woman's tennis no.1 Justine Henin has retired from all tennis - effective immediately - with fatigue and a lack of drive being cited as the major factors.At only 25 years old, Henin has won 7 major championships, and has had 10 tour wins in the last year.Henin's career, while short, has been quite remarkable - and she becomes the first woman Read more:Goodbye
Round Robin Wraps Up 2008-05-15 05:27:00 The Super 14 Round Robin
wraps up this weekend, and we're still not sure who the final two semi-finalists will be. The Crusaders and Hurricanes are flying high, though, and will be looking to gather maximum momentum moving into the semi's.Fighting for third and fourth are the Blues, Warratahs, Stormers, Sharks, Chiefs and the Western Force. Six teams, and a hell of a weekend of rugby ahead.Welli
Queensland Romp Home To Set Up Decider 2008-06-12 06:56:54 Anyone who thought a home ground advantage didn't count for much these days should try telling that to the Queensland
Origin side.After a less-than-impressive Game One, Queensland knew they had to step up in front of 52,000 screaming supporters. Or, as Willie Mason called them, "nutbag rednecks".And step up they did. Wouldn't you, after being called a nutbag?Queensland came out with such intensi
Rotation? What Rotation? 2008-06-12 06:31:00 For the past few years, All Black fans have been subjected to the controversial rotation policy of Graham Henry. It was a rare sight to see the same team play consecutive Tests, and at times it was hard to gauge what Henry was thinking.Just when a combination seemed to be working, it was changed - leaving the fans (and, no doubt, the players...) wondering just what was going on.The rotation system Read more:Rotation
And We Thought The Warriors Were Making Us Bald... 2008-06-15 05:48:50 New Zealand cricket - what is going on?Ranked at #3 in the world in One Day Internationals, there is just no excuse for the shocking display we've seen from them in the past few weeks. We're sitting here in the Attic shaking our heads, desperately trying to figure out where things have gone wrong - and why...The series against England started so promisingly for the Black Caps. Yes, the first gam Read more:Warriors
The Sabbatical Clause 2008-06-16 05:04:09 At the end of 2007, New Zealand saw many of our top All Blacks leave our shores to play for big money in the European competitions.Carl Hayman, Chris Jack, Luke McCallister, Aaron Mauger and, most recently, Jerry Collins (although he hasn't officially signed with a club) have all decided to take money over the All Black jersey. It's a worrying trend for New Zealand rugby fans, and with the NZRU be Read more:Clause
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Where Was the Full 80, AB's? 2008-06-16 04:50:44 After the All Black's had to grind out a tough win against the Irish in atrocious playing conditions, it was great to see them fire a few shots against the English on Saturday night. While the performance was by no means perfect (they pretty much went to sleep in the last twenty minutes...) it's a good confidence booster for the team as they look towards the Tri Nations next month.England came out
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