HAUNTING IMAGE.
It’s been nearly a decade, but for 35-year-old Nic Hill from Christchurch, the scars of the 2015 Cricket World Cup final remain as fresh as ever.
URGH SPORTSBALL.
With the Rugby vs Cricket T20 match just around the corner, social activist Ruby Galbraith is calling on people within her echo chamber to get annoyed about it.
SAME OLD STORY.
Christchurch third-grade cricket stalwart Ryan Wilkes, 34, stood motionless at the crease, his middle stump dramatically uprooted by a waist-high full-toss at Hagley Park.
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
33-year-old Matt Johnson has again found himself in a state of pure elation as he realised he wouldn’t have to beg, borrow, or steal access to his parents’ SkyGo account to watch the Blackcaps tonight.
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ALL WORK NO PLAY.
Business analyst Jack Steele has a unique challenge this week – making it look like his focus is on the shared Word document he has open on his laptop instead of what is happening in the Blackcaps vs England test match in Hamilton.
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GOING OFF SCRIPT.
In the wake of their nail-biting 24-22 defeat by the All Blacks at Twickenham, England’s coaching staff have quickly turned to serious internal matters.
TIME MANAGEMENT.
All Blacks goal kicker Damian McKenzie has been forced to apologise to his teammates for missing the bus from San Diego, following their match against Fiji. McKenzie had to make his own way to Los Angeles airport, a 210 km journey.
HOO HEY RACHEL RAY.
Scott “Razor” Robertson might soon be ousted from his throne if performances don’t improve. His potential replacement? None other than Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the most talked about breakdancer in the world.
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU’VE DONE.
All Blacks coach Scott “Razor” Robertson has taken an unorthodox approach to motivate his team after their shocking 38-30 loss to Argentina in Wellington last night.
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