Tag: Ivan Agnew
COMMENT: Eroni’s divine inspiration
It was divine inspiration that settled Eroni Clarke's nerves in the changing room before his first All Blacks test against a World XV in...
COMMENT: Marvellous Clarke destroys Aussie Matilda’s waltz
If Clarke Kent can transform into Superman, Caleb Clarke must be Captain America after his magnificent performance in the All Blacks 27-7 second Bledisloe...
COMMENT: Two hands better than one
It's a shame Rieko Ioane was too young to receive a lesson from Kiwis rugby league coach Graham Lowe on the safest way to...
Mixed martial arts: Adesanya a class above
A much as I fear for the long-term mental health of UFC fighters, I admire the confidence and class of New Zealand’s Nigerian-born world...
McKenzie magic kills Lions
Damian McKenzie’s magic for Waikato in killing the Wellington Lions 53-28 in Mitre 10 Cup rugby in Hamilton on Saturday was a timely reminder...
Gordon and Ekenasio star in grand final
What a difference Maddy Gordon and Ameliaranne Ekenasio make to national netball champions the Central Pulse who won the grand final by beating the...
Highlanders bring on the flair
What a shame Covid-19 forced the cancellation of what would have been a fitting Super Rugby Aotearoa finale between the champion Crusaders and vastly-improved...
Agnew’s Angle: Blues have points to prove
Having already clinched their fourth consecutive Super Rugby championship in Christchurch at the weekend against the gutsy Highlanders, the Crusaders will treat this Sunday’s...
Agnew’s Angle: Singing the Blues’ praises in Super Rugby
Satisfying as it was to see Akira Ioane named Player of the Match in the Blues 39-19 Super Rugby Aotearoa win against the Highlanders...
Local derbies enthuse Aotearoa rugby fans
With the Hurricanes breaking the Crusaders 36-game unbeaten streak by two points and the Blues hanging on by the skin of their teeth to...