Swinehound Quiz #6
By The Spotter Have finally got round to compiling another ‘Swinehound’. Apologies for the rain delay. The defending joint holders of the ‘Swinehound Shield’ are: Matt Smith from the Capital, and Richard Euston (Auckland)-[…]
Monthly Archive: April 2019
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NRL 80 words in 80 minutes R5
By Stephen Gallagher THURSDAY: Brisbane Broncos V Wests Tigers – Suncorp Stadium, 21.50NZT The Broncos have their backs against the wall, after back to back dire performances. For Wests, they[…]
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The Masters
By Aiden McLaughlin Augusta in April. It’s an event which epitomises tradition. The drive up Magnolia Lane. The Par 3 competition. The Champions Dinner. Patrons. Amen Corner. Rae’s Creek. The Butler[…]
Save a Seat for Asafo
By The Spotter Falling feijoas and I notice autumn has arrived. The Hurricanes scrum starts looking impressive and I know Asafo Aumua has arrived. Yes, he is light on big-game experience, but if Aumua isn’t tucking[…]
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Sporting pictures of the Week :- 6 April
Break the stigma. It’s OK to speak. Challenging times at the Grand National at Aintree. Down the road here is Jimmy Anderson beaming away at the Lancashire open day. David[…]
Those New Zealanders debuting at a World Cup
The surprise inclusion in this week’s Cricket World Cup squad announcement was the inclusion of Tom Blundell who has yet to play in an ODI. While that is unusual he[…]
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NRL 80 words in 80 minutes R4
By Stephen Gallagher THURSDAY: Sydney Roosters V Brisbane Broncos – Sydney Cricket Ground, 21.50NZT A blockbuster to kick off Round Four. Both sides with an indifferent start to the year,[…]
