What's happened to Waisake Naholo?
What's happened to Waisake Naholo?
It's starting to feel like the magical version of Waisake Naholo is never going to be seen again and that it's going to take another miracle to get him to a World Cup.
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England thrash Czech Republic 5-0 in Euro Qualifiers
England thrash Czech Republic 5-0 in Euro Qualifiers
England made a hugely impressive start to their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign as Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 thrashing of a sorry Czech Republic side on Friday.
National marks could fall at Winton
National marks could fall at Winton
National records could be under threat today at Winton where horses have the rare opportunity to race from a standing start over one mile (1609m).
Clubs want place on board to make certain voices heard
Clubs want place on board to make certain voices heard
Metropolitan clubs wanting a place on the board of the Otago Rugby Football Union are not critical of the board's role - they simply believe the board would be better if it had club representation.
Accuracy missing at wrong times
Accuracy missing at wrong times
They call them coach killers and the Highlanders coaches had to watch one last night as the Highlanders let themselves down in losing 33-26 to the Blues at Eden Park.
Highlanders seem to have lost their way
Highlanders seem to have lost their way
Enjoy that week off lads - it is going to be a long one.
Steel, Pulse clear of chasers
Steel, Pulse clear of chasers
A spread among the teams has emerged early in the ANZ Premiership.
Fire in belly gets McMinn to top via unconventional path
Fire in belly gets McMinn to top via unconventional path
Kendall McMinn is proof the unconventional path can still lead to the top.
Green Island sends warning to rival teams
Green Island sends warning to rival teams
Green Island was barely acquainted with four-try bonus points last year.
Otago poor in first-class game
Otago poor in first-class game
New Zealand Cricket might have downgraded the first-class game to a development tournament but it remains the best measure of a player's ability. And Otago was found wanting by that measure.
Duffy, Kasperek named players of the year
Duffy, Kasperek named players of the year
Volts seamer Jacob Duffy and Sparks all-rounder Leigh Kasperek claimed the major awards at the Otago Cricket Association awards last night.
Blues finish strong to beat Highlanders
Blues finish strong to beat Highlanders
A strong finish helped the Blues to victory with a 33-26 win over the Highlanders at Eden Park.
Within living memory
Within living memory
The deaths of two popes in 1978 formed a theme for several works by Ralph Hotere, a former Frances Hodgkins fellow.
Love of what he does keeps him going
Love of what he does keeps him going
The Manapouri power station was completed. Kentucky Fried Chicken opened its first New Zealand store. Terry O'Neill was making his first foray into the world of sports journalism.
Chignell strong in Auckland 5000m win
Chignell strong in Auckland 5000m win
Oli Chignell has powered away to yet another impressive victory.
XFC middleweight title at stake
XFC middleweight title at stake
Some leather is about to be thrown.
Australian series beckons southern 12-year-old
Australian series beckons southern 12-year-old
Cormac Buchanan is a Southland lad with a big dream of racing MotoGP.
Otago pupils eager to bring medals home
Otago pupils eager to bring medals home
Otago's best young rowers will be eyeing medals at the country's biggest school sporting event next week.
Coughlan's abilities recognised
Coughlan's abilities recognised
Garbhan Coughlan has been recognised among the national football premiership's best.
Big changes at Technical for new season
Big changes at Technical for new season
Winter football begins today in the form of the Southern Premiership. Neville Watson takes a look at the 10 sides.