How old is too old?
Subscriber contentBy Paul Thomas in Sport
Issue 3811 16th May 2013
Having veteran All Blacks in your team isn’t always a winning strategy.
Rugby
Here them roar
Subscriber contentBy Paul Thomas in Sport
Issue 3810 9th May 2013
Kiwis are making their presence felt in British and Irish rugby’s most exclusive club.
NZ rugby mad? Check out the front page in Wales
By Toby Manhire in The Internaut
Issue Listener Plus 19th Mar 2013
Some of the rugby-devoted front pages from the Welsh Western Mail.
Sir John Kirwan: Doing the hard yards
Subscriber contentBy Paul Thomas in Sport
Issue 3801 7th Mar 2013
Head coach Sir John Kirwan is turning the Blues around with panache and conviction.
All Blacks: keeping contest in context
Subscriber contentBy Paul Thomas in Sport
Issue 3792 3rd Jan 2013
The All Blacks’ loss to England was neither a blip nor a bad omen – just a timely reality check.
Hole in one
Subscriber contentBy Paul Thomas in Sport
Issue 3791 27th Dec 2012
Olympians, rugby players, basketballers and netballers all shone in 2012, but a golfer takes top honours.
All Blacks: When in Rome...
Subscriber contentBy Paul Thomas in Sport
Issue 3787 29th Nov 2012
The All Blacks’ superiority is wowing overseas sports writers – so why not our own?
Wilson Whineray: "Despite my exterior, I’m probably a bit reclusive on the interior"
By Toby Manhire in Uncategorized
Issue Listener Plus 23rd Oct 2012
Two years ago, on publication of his biography, the great All Black captain and businessman spoke to Diana Wichtel.
All Blacks: staying at the top of their game
By Paul Thomas in Sport
Issue 3780 20th Oct 2012
Coach Steve Hansen must ensure the All Blacks keep getting new blood.
Steve Hansen's challenges
By Paul Thomas in Sport
Issue 3739 7th Jan 2012
Steve Hansen’s clear run into the All Blacks coaching job belies the challenges ahead.