Which Sports Matter Most? Exploring New Zealand’s Popular Sports
New Zealand has a strong sports culture that covers a variety of physical activities. Still, when you ask a resident what their favourite sport is, you may get completely different[…]
Category: Rugby
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Sporting Pictures of the Week 18 October
McLaren’s Lando Norris streaks around the Marina Bay Street Circuit during qualifying ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli shields from the weather with his father Marco before the[…]
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Sporting Pictures of the Week 4 October
So much to take in here. The small crowd, conspiracy, and rain. Oh Manchester, so much to answer for. Asian Games corner. Athletes in action during a men’s 1500m heat.[…]
Kiwi Rugby Fans in the Off-Season
See how New Zealand rugby fans fill the off-season once the Tests end, keeping weekends busy until the next round of fixtures begins After the Final Whistle: How Kiwi Rugby[…]
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What’s the point of all of this?
By Benji Crossley New Zealand Rugby has treated the All Blacks as the engine of the game. In doing so, it may have weakened everything that engine is expected to[…]
Sporting Pictures of the Week 21 September
Sunderland fans display a tifo before their Europa League match against AZ. After a 53-year gap from playing in Europe. An arial view of the Manchester derby. Chauncey Bowens of[…]
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So, What Do We Know?
By Scott Maclean “The Greatest Rivalry” series is done, with South Africa taking the last three Tests for a 3-1 series triumph. But what have we learned from it? 1.[…]
Skill vs Chance in Sports Betting and Casino Games
Sports fans spend years learning the game, so it is fair to ask whether that knowledge can lead to better bets. Casino play raises another question: when does a decision[…]
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Sporting Pictures of the Week 17 August
Belgium’s Elie Bacari falls while leading his men’s 110m hurdles semi-final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Nonu’s solo haka facing the All Blacks in Durban. Pre cricket series[…]
Where are the All Black Ooshies?
By Benji Crossley My kids are obsessed with Ooshies. I went to the supermarket this morning and after spending $19 I tried to justify to myself spending an extra $11[…]
