![]() Sydney Morning Herald | Clarke builds on smashing century The Australian MICHAEL Clarke continued his strong form to pass 150 on the second day of the first test against New Zealand, driving Australia to 4-405 at lunch. Clarke, who yesterday scored a smashing century on day one of the test at Basin Reserve, moved to 153 at ... Cricket: Clarke and North post record stand Australia makes aggressive declaration Early wicket for Aussies after declaration |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Cricket: Arnel's debut a beacon in dull day for NZ New Zealand Herald Five balls into his career, Brent Arnel could be forgiven for thinking this test cricket lark was pretty easy. The 31-year-old Northern Districts debutant had an anxious wait yesterday morning, hoping coach Mark Greatbatch would give ... Live Updates: Black Caps lose early wicket Brent Arnel superb, little else to cheer about Ricky Ponting, Simon Katich build solid partnership |
![]() Sail World | Barker and boys into final Radio New Zealand Team New Zealand are through to the finals of the Louis Vuitton Trophy yachting regatta in Auckland after a comfortable and clinical win over Italians Azzurra. In a marked contrast to last night's thriller, when the hosts had to execute a penalty turn ... Team NZ through to final Yachting: Spin on pin sets up trophy thriller Immaculate penalty turn keeps Team NZ alive |
![]() Brisbane Times | Rugby: Lucky 13 sparks stunning Blues revival New Zealand Herald He was not the Lone Ranger but centurion captain Keven Mealamu and his Blues should have cracked open a special vintage to salute their centre last night. When Mealamu led his side on to Eden Park last night he signalled ... Mistakes rock Brumbies Blues mark Mealamu's 100th win win Rokocoko inspires the Blues |
![]() SkySports | Two desperate teams make for one to watch Stuff.co.nz Two teams with plenty of issues will face off at Carisbrook tonight when the Highlanders take on the Sharks in round six of the Super 14. It goes without saying – or else we say it so often that it has started to ... Rugby: Key trio back for Highlanders Robinson to lead backs in revamped Highlanders Cowan back for Highlanders |
![]() Stuff.co.nz | Bizarre finish disappoints Shane Cameron Stuff.co.nz Shane Cameron will never consider a rematch with Aussie bad boy John Hopoate after their fight turned into farce in Melbourne, but another former league player is in the New Zealander's sights. ... Hoppa disaqualified in bizarre boxing bout Cameron focuses on Wellington fight after Hopoate farce Cameron fight ends in disqualification |
Globe and Mail | Tiger's return isn't guaranteed to air live USA Today Expectations for soaring TV ratings have never been higher for the Masters, but there's a possibility that Tiger Woods' return to golf won't be aired live. Or in its entirety. Bob Raissman of the New York Daily News points out ESPN will be on the air ... Woods' name dominates even when he's not around Betrayal overshadows Tiger's return to golf Woods Buildup Begins With a Familiar Image |
![]() Cricket365 News | Martin Crowe gets down and dirty for Black Caps Stuff.co.nz The former test great has worked individually with New Zealand batsmen Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill and Tim McIntosh recently but has donned the team tracksuit in a more official role ahead of the test against ... Cricket: Tip for top - Play the man, not the country Australia wary of Wellington wind Black Caps banking on new training techniques |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Hurricanes culled for Bulls match Independent Online Wellington - The Hurricanes have axed five players, including All Blacks scrumhalf Piri Weepu, from Friday's starting line-up in a desperate bid to halt the Bulls' rampant charge at the head of the Super 14 pack. The Bulls have proved unbeatable in the ... Unhappy Cooper explains Hurricanes carve up Time for Canes to buck up Rugby: Cooper dumps All Blacks for Bulls clash |
ESPN | Jon McKain sticking with Wellingon Phoenix Stuff.co.nz BACK FOR MORE: Jon McKain has signed for an additional two seasons with the Phoenix. The final link in next season's Wellington Phoenix defence was riveted in today with Jon McKain agreeing to stay another two years with the A-League soccer club. ... Soccer: McKain stays with Phoenix Jon McKain to stay with Phoenix McCain re-signs with Phoenix |