A review of sports news, commentary, analysis and opinion by sport writer Paul Thomas - New Zealand Listener

Ma'a Nonu, the new SBW, of sorts

Issue 3815 13th Jun 2013

Those who want to see Ma‘a Nonu gone should be careful what they wish for.

Issue 3814 6th Jun 2013

The maddeningly erratic Black Caps remain true to form.

Issue 3813 30th May 2013

New Zealand has its share of cricketing dynasties.

Issue 3812 23rd May 2013

When you’ve got star power, ability seems to be less important.

Issue 3811 16th May 2013

Having veteran All Blacks in your team isn’t always a winning strategy.

Issue 3810 9th May 2013

Kiwis are making their presence felt in British and Irish rugby’s most exclusive club.

Issue 3809 2nd May 2013

Sometimes the best choice is to stick with the talent you have on hand.

Issue 3808 24th Apr 2013

Practice all you like, but there’s no accounting for the bounce of the ball.

Issue 3807 18th Apr 2013

Transtasman netball’s outbreak of name-calling has echoes of the school playground.

Issue 3806 11th Apr 2013

An Italian fascist at an English football club is – rightly or wrongly – exercising the pundits.