Articles by Luke Kirkness
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Prime Minister Luxon rallies Crusaders fans amid Super Rugby struggles
Monday, 22 April 2024, 3:26PMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon, a devout supporter of the Crusaders, is rallying fans to maintain their faith despite the...
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'The right thing to do': Why the Warriors will pay for Volkman's surgery
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 4:13PMNew Zealand Warriors chief executive Cameron George says paying for Ronald Volkman’s shoulder surgery “was the right thing...
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From Eden Park to your backyard: Creating the perfect cricket pitch this summer
Sunday, 24 December 2023, 9:29AMAs New Zealand gears up for the festive season, cricket enthusiasts are dusting off their bats and revving up for the ultimate...
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Mark your calendar: Warriors' 2024 draw revealed
Monday, 13 November 2023, 1:54PMThe Anzac Day football spectacle is set to grace Go Media Stadium for only the second time, as the New Zealand Warriors gear...
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Super Rugby squads revealed: Another All Black takes a sabbatical
Thursday, 9 November 2023, 9:39AMThe Super Rugby Pacific franchises name their squads for the 2024 season today. A few big revelations have emerged already,...
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How the weather could ruin New Zealand's World Cup dreams
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 4:33PMThunderstorms threaten to derail the Black Caps’ hopes of making the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup in India. Thursday...
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Jockey's gutsy call pays off for Melbourne Cup win
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 10:05AMMelbourne Cup day is here. Here are all the details about what you need to know about the race that stops a nation at Flemington...
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Groundbreaking study reveals rugby's impact on players' heads
Monday, 6 November 2023, 9:17PMForces on the head of community rugby players are often on par with or even lower than those experienced during general exercise,...
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Melbourne Cup 2023: Field, odds, tips, history ahead of the Race that Stops a Nation
Monday, 6 November 2023, 1:54PMThe Melbourne Cup is around 24 hours away and the final field has been revealed. Here are all the details about what you...
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Scott Robertson's All Blacks: How the team will look
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 8:24AMThe All Blacks are gearing up for a transformative chapter under their new coach Scott Robertson after the heart-wrenching...
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Scrap the TMO? The law that must change to save rugby
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 2:16PMRugby union is facing a looming crisis. The game is losing its appeal with many turning to alternative sports like basketball...
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Watch: In defence of Wayne Barnes - what he really said to Savea
Monday, 30 October 2023, 1:42PMWayne Barnes is receiving death threats for how he officiated the Rugby World Cup final won 12-11 by South Africa, and there...
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'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 2:59PMAll Blacks captain Sam Cane says he has “so many shitty emotions” after creating history when he became the first man to...
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All Blacks captain Sam Cane given red card in final
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 8:54AMAll Blacks captain Sam Cane has become the first man to be red carded in a men’s Rugby World Cup final. The 31-year-old was...
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Live Commentary: All Blacks v South Africa RWC Final
Friday, 27 October 2023, 2:40PMThe All Blacks have a shot at winning a record fourth Rugby World Cup after bulldozing through Argentina 44-6 in the semifinal...
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All you need to know about the All Blacks World Cup final
Friday, 27 October 2023, 2:10PMThe All Blacks have a shot at winning a record fourth Rugby World Cup after bulldozing through Argentina 44-6 in the semifinal...
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Where to watch the All Blacks' World Cup final
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 2:39PMThe All Blacks have a shot at winning a record fourth Rugby World Cup after bulldozing through Argentina 44-6 in the semifinal...
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'Sneaky little ways': English pundit on how the All Blacks cheat
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 2:33PMEnglish rugby writer Stuart Barnes has never been one to shy away from criticising the All Blacks for their perceived transgressions...
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Dupont takes swipe at Kiwi referee Ben O’Keeffe after loss
Monday, 16 October 2023, 3:44PMFrench captain Antoine Dupont has taken a shot at the standard of refereeing by New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe in their one-point Rugby...
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Reaction: Stunning! All Blacks edge Ireland in dramatic finish
Sunday, 15 October 2023, 8:03AMLive updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between the All Blacks and Ireland in Paris. Can the All Blacks reach the semifinals...
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Heartbreak for Black Caps: Fracture confirmed for Kane Williamson
Saturday, 14 October 2023, 10:00PMBlack Caps captain Kane Williamson has a fracture in his left thumb after he was struck by a throw while running between...
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Live Commentary: All Blacks v Ireland
Friday, 13 October 2023, 11:37AMAll you need to know ahead of the All Blacks’ quarter-final match-up with Ireland in Paris at the Rugby World Cup. Kick-off...
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All Blacks v Ireland: All you need to know
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 7:16AMAll you need to know ahead of the All Blacks’ quarter-final match-up with Ireland in Paris at the Rugby World Cup. Kick-off...
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All Blacks v Uruguay: All you need to know
Wednesday, 4 October 2023, 10:31AMAll you need to know ahead of the All Blacks’ final Rugby World Cup 2023 pool match against Uruguay. What’s on the line? New...