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Leka Halasima of the Warriors heads for the try line, New Zealand Warriors v Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf has slotted a penalty from halfway in the opening minute of golden point to snatch a thrilling 20-18 victory over Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium. With the…
Giddy Goose Pizza opened on Newmarket Street in Consett on April 12. Until then, the business had been operating out of a trailer to great success with a perfect five-star rating on Google Reviews. It is something owner Rhys Turner has wanted to do for ‘years’, and had a vision for how the place was going…
Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes. Photo: James Worsfold/ActionPress The Hurricanes and the Western Force will have to settle for the first draw in Super Rugby since 2020 as the game ended with a score of 17-17. The Western Force are now up into 5th on the Super Rugby Pacific table, while the Hurricanes have jumped…
Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes. Photo: James Worsfold/ActionPress It’s getting desperate for the Hurricanes, as they need a win to get their season going and make a charge for the play-offs. It won’t be easy in Perth, the Force are sitting sixth and have a formidable home record this year. Kick-off is at 9:35pm NZT….
Auckland FC’s Guillermo Bartesaghi in action against Melbourne Victory FC during round 11. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have one hand on the Premiers Plate after winning over the Melbourne Victory on Saturday. The 2-0 win at AAMI Park means Auckland will claim the silverware in their first season with two rounds to…
Quinn Tupaea and Chiefs Emoni Nawara combine for the Chiefs. Photo: Mark Taylor/ActionPress The Chiefs have reclaimed the top spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder – just. Their big 46-10 win over the Highlanders in Hamilton has seen them earn a bonus point and enough of a points difference to move ahead of the…
Planet Leisure, in Maple Way, Newton Aycliffe, boasts laser quest, a trampoline park, roller skating, bowling alley, crazy golf and arcade games. The centre has been open since 2011 and is run by the same owner as nearby Ruff ‘n’ Tumble Adventure World, Darren and Andrea Peckitt. Manager Oliver Johnson has been at Planet Leisure…
Kotoni Staggs of the Broncos tackled by Mitchell Barnett (captain) of the Warriors, New Zealand Warriors v Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium, Auckland. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz It’s been 30 years since the Warriors first ran out on Mt Smart, and tonight they face the team that pipped them in that historic first…
A new restaurant has opened which has proved something of an unlikely hit. If you want a weekend table at a vaguely civilised time you have to book at least two weeks in advance. Which is unheard of in Northallerton – at least since the glory days of the Romanby Court, which will only mean…
Fiji Drua claimed a 28-14 win over the Waratahs. Photo: Supplied/Getty Images The Fiji Drua claimed a hard fought 28-14 win over the Waratahs to keep their hopes of finishing in the top six of the Super Rugby Pacific competition alive, in Lautoka on Saturday afternoon. Although that hope might be slim, the victory certainly…
