Articles by Will Toogood
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Sport
Auckland FC bosses face emotional clash after 33 years with A-League rivals
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 9:50amBetween Steve Corica and Terry McFlynn, coach and director of football at Auckland FC, there are 33 years spent at Sydney...
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Sport
'You need mana': Why Robertson chose Tuipulotu as All Blacks captain
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 11:17amPatrick Tuipulotu will become the All Blacks’ 82nd captain on Saturday against Japan and his coach says it’s a matter of...
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Sport
'A f****** nightmare': Football fan pushes for better disabled accessibility at stadiums
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 3:12pmSport should be accessible to everyone – and when it isn’t, it sucks. That’s the message from Auckland football fan Jonno...
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Sport
'When are you getting Richie back?': NRL immortal probes Robertson in surfing session
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 12:37pmScott Robertson has made time during his trip to Sydney to catch a wave and pick the brain of oval ball royalty. The All...
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Sport
Auckland FC unveil anticipated visa signings
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 10:59amAuckland is one of the great cultural melting pot cities of the world, therefore it’s only right that its football team mirrors...
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Sport
Under fire Football Ferns coach steps down
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:42amNew Zealand Football has announced that Football Ferns coach Jitka Kilmkova has made the decision to stand down from her...
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Sport
All Blacks' youngest squad member starts against Springboks
Thursday, 5 September 2024, 2:59pmAll Blacks coach Scott Robertson will name his side for the second test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium at 5pm. Follow...
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Olympic Games
'Butts are on the line': NZ legend weighs in on canoe controversy
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 8:33amNew Zealand kayaking great Ian Ferguson says if Max Brown and Grant Clancy can help their K4 500m crew make the final in...
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Sport
'My responsibility': Webster takes onus get best out of RTS
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:01pmRoger Tuivasa-Sheck’s return to the Warriors was one of the many eye-catching headlines to emerge from their 2023 NRL season. The...
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Sport
Auckland FC sign two-time A-League winning defender
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:06pmHighly regarded centre back Dan Hall has joined Auckland FC as their latest signing for their inaugural A-League season. Hall,...
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Crime
Warriors suffer another Johnson injury blow
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 1:19pmThe Warriors have suffered a significant blow as they search to regain some form of momentum after a disastrous last outing...
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Sport
First look: All Blacks, Black Ferns jerseys under single design for first time
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 10:56amAdidas and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have unveiled the new jersey designs that will be worn by the All Blacks and Black Ferns during...
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Sport
Why Black Caps didn't play T20 World Cup warm-up matches
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 12:29pmAfter the Black Caps’ T20 World Cup opening capitulation against Afghanistan, with New Zealand looking off the pace in an...
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Sport
First look: Inside Auckland's Wynyard Quarter stadium proposal
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 1:53pmThe final horse in the Auckland stadium race has been revealed. A stadium and entertainment precinct at Wynyard Point, encompassing...
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Sport
School principal delivers viral speech after Warriors' upset win
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 12:27pmIt seems the Warriors are not the only ones riding high following their Magic Round upset of the defending NRL premiers on...
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Sport
Ryan Fox equals best finish on PGA Tour
Monday, 13 May 2024, 10:41amRyan Fox has made the most of a slightly weaker field to continue his push to secure a PGA Tour card for next season. The...
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Sport
'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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Sport
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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Sport
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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Sport
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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Sport
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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Sport
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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Sport
Giant slayer! Parker claims heavyweight title with sensational victory
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Sport
'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...