Articles by Will Toogood
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'Part of the game': Ex-ABs doc dismisses NRL kickoff ban claims
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11:26AMIt wouldn’t be a week in the NRL without debate ensuing following the weekend’s action. In this case, calls are mounting...
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Legal or lawless? Debate rages over monster Super Rugby hit
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 10:45AMPart of the game? Something that needs to be stamped out? Debate has swirled following the Chiefs 38-22 win at Allianz...
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Warriors confirm signing of powerhouse NRL forward
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 2:36PMThe Warriors have announced the singing of James Fisher-Harris. The club announced on social media they had secured the...
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Best call-out ever? Parker invites former opponent to rematch in hilarious video
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 12:25PMJoseph Parker has called out a former opponent for a rematch in one of the best cover-song videos you’re likely to see. Re-enacting...
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'Vehicle to express ourselves': Poua haka backed by All Black
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 4:03PMRugby World Cup winning All Black TJ Perenara says he stands with Hurricanes Poua and shares similar views with them as controversy...
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How a Kiwi tennis star came to give half his winnings to charity
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 1:08PMOne of New Zealand’s finest tennis products is aiming to leave his mark on not only tennis but the world with a pledge to...
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Auckland A-Leagues franchise reveals name, kit and crest
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 3:13PMThe wait is over for football fans in New Zealand’s largest city. Auckland’s A-Leagues football club has today unveiled its...
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Giant slayer! Parker claims heavyweight title with sensational victory
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'Nothing's fixed': Warriors coach explains selections, maintains spots up for grabs
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 8:57PM“Nothing’s fixed, nothing’s fixed. It doesn’t matter.” Those are the words of Warriors coach Andrew Webster, who maintains...
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Report: All Black suffers major injury setback in Japan
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 3:55PMA report has emerged out of Japan that All Blacks captain Sam Cane has suffered a major injury and could spend an extended...
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Warriors' injury blow opens possibility of RTS fullback return
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 3:56PMThe pre-season injury niggles continue for the Warriors with coach Andrew Webster saying that star fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad...
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HPSNZ to appeal decision ruling they must bargain with athletes
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 3:01PMA January ruling by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) said that The Athletes’ Co-operative (TAC) had been successful...
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"He had this thirst for improvement": Kane Williamson's first coach on what lead to his success
Saturday, 10 February 2024, 12:57PMThe man who has scored more Test runs and more Test centuries than any other player from New Zealand was always likely to...
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Decision reviewed: ICC corrects NZ cricket icon's Hall of Fame listings
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 3:09PMThree green lights, you may reverse your decision. The ICC has corrected listings in the Hall of Fame section of its website...
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NRL boss takes jab at Bennett's Kiwis interest, NZRL respond
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 2:22PMAustralian Rugby League Commission boss Peter V’Landys has taken a jab at Wayne Bennett’s interest in succeeding Michael...
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'Very clearly the leader': Blues all on board with captaincy decision
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 3:05PMBlues coach Vern Cotter has named 43-test All Black Patrick Tuipulotu as captain ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season,...
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Fuzzy logic: Why do tennis players check the ball before serving?
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 4:41PMA sport that has been around since the 12th century is likely to to pick up a few curious elements along the way and tennis has...
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Auckland A-League owner one step away from another club
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:54AMBill Foley is one step closer to acquiring an ownership stake in another football club following his acquisition of the Auckland...
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How Black Caps XI could look ahead of first test
Monday, 27 November 2023, 8:56PMThe first of two tests for the Black Caps against Bangladesh begins on Tuesday afternoon in Sylhet and until the coin toss...
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How Rachin Ravindra can become an overnight millionaire
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 4:56PMAs the fireworks fade from the Cricket World Cup, Rachin Ravindra has time now to reflect on one of the great individual...
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US billionaire awarded Auckland A-League licence
Tuesday, 21 November 2023, 4:46PMThe Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced the award of a full A-Leagues licence to American billionaire Bill...
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Warriors set strict conditions for star prop's release
Monday, 20 November 2023, 10:55AMThe Warriors are reportedly set to apply strict conditions as to which club star prop Addin Fonua-Blake will join in 2025...
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Pitch-switch? Allegations emerge ahead of Cricket World Cup semi
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 1:20PMThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are under fire after claims emerged they have switched out the pitch for...
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Kiwi golfer holds on to cash seven-figure payday
Monday, 13 November 2023, 2:00PMSteve Alker’s one shot win at the end-of-season Charles Schwab Cup Championship secured him a $1.7 million cheque just in...