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Gentleman Jack, a southern cricket colossus
Jack Alabaster, 93, who died in Alexandra earlier this week, has a record in New Zealand cricket that will never be broken. He was the only player to…
Apr 11
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30 years on, that try still stands out
Thirty years later, French rugby fans are still moved by 'the try from the end of the world' that gave them their first series victory over the All…
Apr 2
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March 2024
Roigard's rapid rise recognised by Almanack
It's a measure of halfback Cam Roigard's rapid rise on the New Zealand rugby scene that he has been named one of the five players of the year by the…
Mar 1
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February 2024
Kane the Great - sporting class personified
Amid the clamour of high-profile sporting performance, in a time when media ensures those who may come from anywhere in the world in a multitude of…
Feb 16
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January 2024
A forgotten man of NZ cricket
Dunedin-based entrepreneur Shadric sometimes referred to as Shadrach, Jones forked out 3000 pounds to have the 1864 All-England cricket team break its…
Jan 20
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Naming 1940 All Blacks for SA never intended for 1939
More trials were to be played in 1940
Jan 8
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Lynn McConnell
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December 2023
All Black Nicholson set standards of service
Few of New Zealand rugby's early characters could match All Black George Nicholson for his all-round experiences in the game. Despite a lack of…
Dec 21, 2023
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Trans-Tasman rugby lesson of 100 years ago
Why it matters
Dec 16, 2023
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Lynn McConnell
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Syd Millar - a man of rugby's people
Whatever else he may have achieved, Irish rugby identity Syd Millar, who died at the weekend, aged 89, was a player and administrator who enjoyed a…
Dec 11, 2023
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November 2023
So much common sense, so little appreciation
There's nothing new under the sun, but clouds have got in the way
Nov 22, 2023
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They don't have the Cup but they're still on top
The All Blacks may have finished second at the Rugby World Cup, but they have retained their status as the most valuable brand in the game. The brand…
Nov 20, 2023
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October 2023
Rugby needs changes - urgently
Retiring All Blacks coach Ian Foster hopes New Zealanders will not let opinions on the contribution of referee Wayne Barnes to Sunday's (NZT) Rugby…
Oct 29, 2023
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Rugby needs changes - urgently
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