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Football: Jacob Kleinsmith’s journey from Tauranga to Estonia’s professional league
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (627+ words) Jacob Kleinsmith was living his dream. The Bay of Plenty local was playing professional football in Estonia, building the overseas career he’d worked towards for over a decade. Then unexpectedly, about six weeks ago, the 18-year-old was deported. “On the…...
From start-up to stadium crowds: The rise of South Island women's rugby
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1983+ words) It’s more than a slogan at Matatū, the professional women’s rugby team representing the South Island; it’s the philosophy that has defined general manager Sarah Munro’s mission to build a women’s rugby club from scratch. While others followed established men’s…...
Jason Kelce says daughters ‘very happy’ to be flower girls at Travis and Taylor wedding
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (550+ words) Jason Kelce’s four daughters were “very happy” to serve as flower girls at the wedding of his brother, Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift. Describing the ceremony as “an amazing day” for the entire family, the retired NFL star, 38, said daughters…...
Exclusive: Why Scott Dixon switched teams after decades of dominance
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1162+ words) In his first interview since signing with Arrow McLaren, Sir Scott Dixon tells Eric Thompson what motivated his move. For Sir Scott Dixon, the decision to change teams in IndyCar racing might just have kept him in the sport. After…...
'Never say never': NFL's plans to take over Australasia with Melbourne debut looming
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1198+ words) As the NFL eyes its maiden voyage into the Pacific market, it does so with plans to be a fixture on the sporting calendar for years to come. The NFL has added a fixture Downunder to its international series for…...
Travis Kelce ‘stag night’ rumours erupt as NFL star is seen on boys’ night at celeb nightclub
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (464+ words) American football star Travis Kelce was joined by his inner circle for a night out in Los Angeles this week, as speculation surrounding his reported wedding plans with Taylor Swift continues to gather pace. The NFL star, 36, spent an evening…...
Fresh Budget cuts strain Sport NZ funding streams
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (621+ words) Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa is feeling the squeeze of successive Budget cutbacks, as critical talks continue with the Government to determine future funding allocation. In the latest Budget distribution, Sport New Zealand’s $467 million, four-year funding package for grassroots and…...
Could Sititi play again for Chiefs this year after sickening head knock?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) All Blacks loosie Wallace Sititi is “chirpy and chatting away” after his sickening head knock playing against the Reds on Saturday night, but he’s unlikely to pull the Chiefs jersey on again this season. Chiefs assistant coach David Hill said…...
Benji Marshall on the Wayne Bennett chat that convinced him to walk away
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (390+ words) Former Kiwis captain Benji Marshall has revealed why he retired from playing in the NRL and how his former coach, Wayne Bennett, was a key factor in the decision. The current Wests Tigers coach said he planned to join the…...
‘A game for all’: Trailblazer Erin Rush steps up as NZ Rugby president
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1455+ words) Suzanne McFadden for LockerRoom Rugby has long shaped Erin Rush’s world. Take a typical day last week – just before she became New Zealand Rugby’s first female president in its 134-year history. Between appointments as one of Wellington’s leading real estate…...