Archive for May, 2009

NRL: Dream debut for Locke as Warriors arrest slump

Sunday, May 31st, 2009 Posted in NZTimes | No Comments »

Youngster Kevin Locke made a dream debut today as the New Zealand Warriors arrested their slump in the National Rugby League. The Warriors won a wintry arm wrestle against the Wests ... Read more..

Rugby: Chiefs trampled in one-sided final

Sunday, May 31st, 2009 Posted in NZTimes | No Comments »

The Chiefs had no answer to the magnificent Bulls at a deafening Loftus Versfeld, succumbing 61-17 in a record-shattering Super 14 rugby final this morning (NZT). It was party mode in ... Read more..

Rugby: Henry seeking legends’ deputies

Sunday, May 31st, 2009 Posted in NZTimes | No Comments »

There used to be more, but we are now down to two boxes Graham Henry hasn't ticked. There is the rather big one - the World Cup. That remains Henry's Everest, ... Read more..

Cricket: Bond test comeback may be on the cards

Sunday, May 31st, 2009 Posted in NZTimes | No Comments »

Shane Bond's return from the international cricket wilderness is imminent. So is Daryl Tuffey's and Lou Vincent's. When he does so, Bond will join fellow fast bowler and good friend Tuffey ... Read more..

Rugby: McCaw making 2011 is a big issue

Sunday, May 31st, 2009 Posted in NZTimes | No Comments »

Suddenly 2011 looks a long way away for the skipper. His immediate future might have been determined by surgeon Dr Andrew Vincent but Richie McCaw and his NZRU paymasters need to ... Read more..