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2009

2008

Kiwi News

Waratahs' new winger prepared to stick his neck out for teammates

Friday December 4, 2009
WITHOUT having played a game for the Waratahs, All Blacks recruit Sosene Anesi has already set a daunting benchmark for even the toughest of his new teammates.

Bennett confident of a miracle with tough old Mick

Monday November 23, 2009
PREMIER NSW reinsman Greg Bennett is not conceding anything to the superstars as he prepares for his first Miracle Mile drive behind Karloo Mick at Menangle on Sunday.

Idol speculation

Sunday November 22, 2009
Tonight's Australian Idol finalists are ...

A mighty fine effort from Cassidy the top pick

Tuesday November 3, 2009
Jim Cassidy on Might And Power in 1997 has been judged as the greatest Melbourne Cup ride. From more than 1500 votes to the internet site Racenet, 22.6 per cent went for Cassidy but he only narrowly outpointed Glen Boss on Makybe Diva (2005). Mick Dittman's handling of Gurner's Lane in 1982 was close up in the minor placings with 20.6 per cent.

A tough guy discovers the past

Saturday September 5, 2009
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New Victory keeper has lid on hopes

Wednesday July 8, 2009
IT WOULD be reasonable for even an experienced international goalkeeper to come to a new club to replace a hugely successful predecessor and not feel a measure of nervousness at the situation. Glen Moss

Backlash Over Deluge Of Cheap Kiwi Tv

Sunday January 18, 2009
AUSTRALIAN film and television's industry body will call on the Federal Government to overhaul local content rules as an unprecedented number of New Zealand-made programs flood our television screens.

Tigers Hope Farah Will Show Marshall Re-signing Is Best

Wednesday January 14, 2009
WESTS TIGERS coach Tim Sheens hopes the re-signing of hooker Robbie Farah until the end of 2013 will help persuade Benji Marshall to turn his back on "a lot of money" being offered for the Kiwi international to switch codes and play rugby overseas.

Kiwi Smail Shattered After His Lead Becomes A Loss

Monday December 15, 2008
David Smail threw away a three-shot lead in his worst career choke, writes Martin Blake.

Fast Learner

Wednesday December 10, 2008
Young Kiwi ace has a big decision to make, writes Martin Blake.

Lock In Bennett, Nikau Urges Nz

Sunday November 30, 2008
NEW ZEALAND legend Tawera Nikau has urged Kiwi officials to sign Wayne Bennett "for life" after the veteran coach helped to plot Australia's stunning World Cup downfall.

Nom Du Jeu A Name Worth Noting

Monday November 3, 2008
HE IS the hope of the side. The Kiwi that all Australians should get behind in its bid to win tomorrow's Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Nightingale Gets Taste Of Bennett Wizardry

Friday May 9, 2008
THE Kiwi camp has been a window into the world of master coach Wayne Bennett for Dragons star Jason Nightingale.

I'd Have Been Happy With That, Says Sonny Bill

Thursday March 6, 2008
WHEN Andrew Symonds dropped his shoulder and dropped like a spud the naked man running like a banshee across the Gabba on Tuesday night, Bulldogs superstar Sonny Bill Williams was watching on television. "Hmmm, I'd be happy with that," the Kiwi international mused.

Kiwi Red Will Draw Fans To Creek

Sunday February 3, 2008
THAT cheer you heard from Bondi yesterday was a response to New Zealand's Jonny Reid storming to pole position for today's feature A1GP race at Eastern Creek.