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Kiwi schoolboy's brief interlude in Test cricket
One of the more intriguing selections in New Zealand cricket history surrounded the call-up of Nelson College schoolboy Doug Freeman to play the might…
May 29
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Smith's place assured in Highlanders' legacy
A final game awaits the Dunedin faithful
May 22
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Bruce Robertson - one of the greats
Bruce Robertson, who died on Friday, May 12, aged 71, was one of the finest centres to have played for the All Blacks. I make no apologies for rating…
May 13
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April 2023
Hayman talks of coping with dementia
Former All Blacks prop Carl Hayman believes rugby must reduce the number of games players are required to play every year. Hayman, 41, spoke to the…
Apr 25
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March 2023
Women's rugby front and centre
Rugby Almanack captures changes in NZ
Mar 28
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Lynn McConnell
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Robertson impressed with French credentials
'Cup is theirs to win'
Mar 23
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January 2023
'Don't let my hamstring give out'
Welsh legend Sir Gareth Edwards recalls Barbarians' try
Jan 30
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Bruce Murray - a man of principle
Key contributor to NZ cricket growth
Jan 10
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Lynn McConnell
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Ken Scotland made his mark on NZ rugby
Introduced round-the-corner kicking
Jan 9
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Frank Cameron - selector extraordinaire
Great service to NZ cricket
Jan 7
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December 2022
Whither South African rugby...?
South Africa's change of direction for its domestic rugby sides takes another step next week with three sides playing in the Champions Cup, but will it…
Dec 1, 2022
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November 2022
Blame it on...the referee
It was all referee Mathieu Raynal's fault. That's if you believe former England prop Jeff Probyn. A week after the All Blacks' 25-25 draw, Probyn, whose…
Nov 28, 2022
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