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Funaki performing a Randy Orton style celebration after scoring a try. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Taufa Funaki’s rugby career was almost over before it started. Six years ago, when he was a highly-touted young halfback on the cusp of his first Super Rugby season, Funaki suffered a concussion so severe he believed it would force him…
Caleb Clarke of the Blues is tackled during the round three Super Rugby match between ACT Brumbies and Auckland Blues at GIO Stadium. Photo: Mark Nolan/Getty Images The Blues want a bigger slice of Auckland’s sporting crowd – and the club’s new chief executive believes they can close the gap with the Warriors. Both the…
Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is rumoured to be in the mix to join Dave Rennie’s coaching team at the All Blacks. Photo: PHOTOSPORT The speculation surrounding his All Blacks appointment became so overwhelming, Fa’alogo Tana Umaga had to turn off his phone. On Wednesday afternoon, rumours spread rapidly that Umaga was set to be announced as…
Tensions are high between the Blues and Moana Pasifika. Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Asked whether the Blues rivalry is personal, Moana Pasifika coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga didn’t hesitate. “Oh f*** yeah.” Umaga and his men say they have felt a general sense of derision from the other side of the bridge since their inception…
New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson is behind a new business making protective gear for high-impact sports. Photo: Jay Drew Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has a very personal reason to be invested in protective gear in high-impact sports. In 2012, a Dale Steyn delivery during Test against South Africa in Wellington split Williamson’s box…
The Luxury Little Play Company opened on December 10, but has now shut leaving customers devastated. Owners Natalia, 31, and Atilla, 42, from Spennymoor, said they had always wanted to open a fullโtime centre, and since launching, the business proved popular with local families. The pair put the cafรฉ on the market last week in…
The Luxury Little Play Company opened on December 10, but has now shut leaving customers devastated. Owners Natalia, 31, and Atilla, 42, from Spennymoor, said they had always wanted to open a fullโtime centre, and since launching, the business proved popular with local families. The pair put the cafรฉ on the market last week in…
Kristina Graham, who opened Kristina’s 11 years ago in the North Yorkshire market town, believes that the move further down Kirkgate might help to improve footfall. The shop, which sells eco products, including liquid refills, gifts, clothes and food refills, started las a small store in Thirsk, but has gradually grown over time. The shop…
Kristina Graham, who opened Kristina’s 11 years ago in the North Yorkshire market town, believes that the move further down Kirkgate might help to improve footfall. The shop, which sells eco products, including liquid refills, gifts, clothes and food refills, started las a small store in Thirsk, but has gradually grown over time. The shop…
Northallerton Town Council has formally offered its support to the team preparing the bid, saying it believed backing Richmond was the most constructive approach for the wider region. In a letter of support, the council said: โFollowing detailed discussion, it was resolved that the most constructive and strategic course of action would be to support…
