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'Biggest challenge was acceptance' - Enoka's 23 years guiding the ABs

Jordan Oppert sat down with All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka ahead of his final campaign with the team at this year's World Cup.

Tue, Sep 26

Christchurch adaptive athlete pushing to be among CrossFit's best

Craig Harrington lost his leg in a motorbike accident as a teen, now showing what's possible with a prosthetic limbs.

Tue, Sep 19

'Lots of change' - Darren Shand's 20 years of managing the All Blacks

The departing All Blacks manager talks to Jordan Oppert about the highs and lows of a job he has held since 2004.

Mon, Sep 18

Paddon takes out first event back in NZ after return from Europe

Less than a month after winning the European Rally Championship, Hayden Paddon's continued his winning ways on home soil, winning the Ashley Forest Rally Sprint in North Canterbury.

Sun, Sep 17

Analysis: A piece of advice for new Crusaders coach Rob Penney

He’s made it clear he’s "no Razor" and he certainly won’t be breakdancing but there are more similarities between Scott Robertson and replacement Rob Penney than we think, writes Jordan Oppert.

Wed, Aug 23

'Biggest challenge was acceptance' - Enoka's 23 years guiding the ABs

Jordan Oppert sat down with All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka ahead of his final campaign with the team at this year's World Cup.

Tue, Sep 26

Christchurch adaptive athlete pushing to be among CrossFit's best

Craig Harrington lost his leg in a motorbike accident as a teen, now showing what's possible with a prosthetic limbs.

Tue, Sep 19

'Lots of change' - Darren Shand's 20 years of managing the All Blacks

The departing All Blacks manager talks to Jordan Oppert about the highs and lows of a job he has held since 2004.

Mon, Sep 18

Paddon takes out first event back in NZ after return from Europe

Less than a month after winning the European Rally Championship, Hayden Paddon's continued his winning ways on home soil, winning the Ashley Forest Rally Sprint in North Canterbury.

Sun, Sep 17

Analysis: A piece of advice for new Crusaders coach Rob Penney

He’s made it clear he’s "no Razor" and he certainly won’t be breakdancing but there are more similarities between Scott Robertson and replacement Rob Penney than we think, writes Jordan Oppert.

Wed, Aug 23

Blair Orange to represent NZ at World Drivers' Championships

The Canterbury reinsman will make his debut at the showpiece event, where he'll be vying to be the seventh Kiwi to win the event.

Sat, Aug 12

July 2023

David Havili eyes return with Mako in race to be fit for RWC

Injured All Blacks midfielder David Havili is one step closer to returning to play, training at 100% with the Tasman Mako just six weeks out from the World Cup.

Wed, Jul 26

Kiwis handling heat and nerves ahead of racing Tour de Femmes

Henrietta Christie, Ella Wyllie and Georgia Williams are all lining up in different teams for the prestigious cycling race.

Sun, Jul 23

Christchurch jockey injured in fatal race eyeing comeback

Samantha Wynne suffered severe injuries in the incident that killed Megan Taylor. Now seven months on, she's looking to get back to racing.

Mon, Jul 17

June 2023

Exclusive: Emotional Robertson ready for last Crusaders dance

The departing coach sat down with 1News Sport's Jordan Oppert for a one-on-one about his legacy, and the pride he feels for his beloved Super Rugby franchise.

Fri, Jun 23

May 2023

Crusaders launch hall of fame by inducting three franchise legends

All three were celebrated by their family, friends and peers who filled the 700-strong crowd.

Fri, May 26

Tactix up for 'do or die' doubleheader against table-toppers

This weekend's fixtures arguably don't get any harder - up against the top-ranked Central Pulse on Saturday, followed by the second-placed Northern Mystics on Monday.

Tue, May 16

Farah Palmer Cup champs Canterbury get their first full-time paid coach

Jimmy Sinclair appointed to role which includes helping to grow the wider women's game in the community.

Wed, May 10

'Ridiculous' - Joe Moody on Wayne Smith's 'boring maul' comments

Crusaders and All Blacks prop says he respects his former coach's opinions but begs to differ on this one.

Tue, May 9

Young Kiwi skaters gearing up for roller derby world champs

A group of 19 Kiwi skaters are set to make history in France as part of the first ever team to represent NZ at the Junior World Championships.

Fri, May 5

Tactix 'don't really know' severity of Jane Watson's injury

The Tactix medical team are now working alongside Netball New Zealand to manage the lower leg injury moving forward, as well as her rehabilitation, with the World Cup on the horizon.

Wed, May 3

Oli Jager 'back in the colours' after coaching while injured

Crusaders prop Oli Jager got a chance to get the "rust out of the system" last week after a neck injury kept him on the sideline - but not completely out of the game.

Wed, May 3