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Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell ODI Series: The Review

Jimmy Neesham's still got his arm and scored some runs, while not too many other Blackcaps did a whole lot over in Australia. 

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Written by Scott Miller On December 12, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Blackcaps

Joseph Parker vs Andy Ruiz: Champion of the World (… Boxing Organisation)

Where David Tua could not go, Joseph Parker has gone. Where Tom Heeney, Herbert Slade and Ted Morgan could not go, Joseph Parker has gone.

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Written by Nick Robinson On December 11, 2016 Tagged Joseph Parker, Boxing

‘Parker v Ruiz: A Fighting Chance’ (or Duco/Sky TV’s Best HBO Impersonation)

The Big Fight has been in build-up mode for ages now, no holds shall be barred in the process of selling as many tickets as humanly possible.

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Written by Nick Robinson On December 8, 2016 Tagged Joseph Parker, Boxing

Chill On The Blackcaps ODI Team Yo

Our Blackcaps did themselves no favours in their two losses to Australia, not the ideal scenario when your team just isn't as good as your opposition.

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Written by Scott Miller On December 8, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Blackcaps, Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell

White Ferns x WBBL02: The Preview

The Women's Big Bash League is back and we've got a gang of White Ferns about to dominate, well, here's hoping.

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Written by Scott Miller On December 7, 2016 Tagged WBBL02, White Ferns, Cricket

Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell ODI Series: Game Two Debrief

The Blackcaps were once again out-classed by Australia, which isn't all that surprising when you consider that the kiwis don't have their own versions of Pat Cummins and Travis Head. Keep ya heads up though folks...

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Written by Scott Miller On December 7, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Blackcaps, Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell

Joseph Parker vs Andy Ruiz: Previewing the Big Fight

In New Zealand this week there really is a big old fight that’s capturing a bit of attention: Joseph Parker is taking on Andy Ruiz for the WBO heavyweight title.

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Written by Nick Robinson On December 6, 2016 Tagged Joseph Parker, Boxing

Women's One-Day Competition: Update #2

Elimear Richardson's an Irish international and she went back to back with half-centuries for Wellington as we recap the Women's One-Day competition before the Women's Big Bash League gets started.

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Written by Scott Miller On December 6, 2016 Tagged White Ferns, Cricket

Domestic Cricket Daily: T20 Super Smash #1

Glenn Phillips started the run-scoring and Mark Chapman finished it off for Auckland, while there was also an impressive bowling performance from Northern Districts and solid contributions for Central Districts in the opening round of Super Smash T20 cricket.

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Written by Scott Miller On December 5, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Domestic Cricket, Super Smash

Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell ODI Series: Game One Debrief

Full highlights and a bunch of thoughts on the Blackcaps first up loss to Australia in the Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell series, in which Guppy went to boom-town.

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Written by Scott Miller On December 5, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Blackcaps, Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell

Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell ODI Series Preview

Colin Munro, plus his Auckland Aces homies Colin de Grandhomme and Lockie Ferguson are in Australia preparing for the Hadlee-Chappell ODI series. We're totes excited.

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Written by Scott Miller On December 2, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Blackcaps, Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell

Blackcaps vs Pakistan: Test Series Stats

The hero of the play was Tim Southee. 13 wickets at a strike-rate of 40.4 and he did so bowling a full set of overs, more than anyone else in the series.

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Written by Nick Robinson On December 2, 2016 Tagged Cricket, BLACKCAPS

Lockie Ferguson vs El Niche Cache

The latest member of the Blackcaps ODI squad and Auckland Aces fast bowler, Lockie Ferguson answers some questions for El Niche Cache.

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Written by Scott Miller On December 1, 2016 Tagged El Niche Cache, Cricket, Blackcaps, Domestic Cricket

Women's One-Day Competition: Update #1

Lea Tahuhu leads the wicket-takers, Frances Mackay leads the run-scorers and Canterbury lead the Women's One-Day competition after last weekend's double-header.

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Written by Scott Miller On December 1, 2016 Tagged Cricket, White Ferns, Domestic Cricket

Plunket Shield Wrap (First Five Rounds) + Bonus Plunket Shield All Stars Team

Tom Bruce and Kyle Jamieson piled up the runs/wickets in the first stanza of the Plunket Shield. Check in to see who these jokers are and who else is impressing, before the limited overs cricket takes centre stage.

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Written by Scott Miller On November 30, 2016 Tagged Plunket Shield, Cricket, Domestic Cricket

Blackcaps vs Pakistan: Series Debrief

King Rossco scored some runs and Tim Southee took some wickets to lead Aotearoa to victory over Pakistan. Kaptain Kane Williamson's Blackcaps Test team is finally assembled folks.

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Written by Scott Miller On November 30, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Blackcaps

Debriefing Amy Satterthwaite's White Ferns Dominance

Amy Satterthwaite went absolutely bonkers for the White Ferns against Pakistan, maintaining a freakish run of form from the South African tour.

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Written by Scott Miller On November 29, 2016 Tagged White Ferns, Cricket

Rob Nicol vs El Niche Cache

Veteran kiwi cricketer Rob Nicol drops cricketing wisdom as he answers some questions for El Niche Cache.

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Written by Scott Miller On November 28, 2016 Tagged Cricket, El Niche Cache, Domestic Cricket

Blackcaps vs Pakistan: Mid-Test Digest (Second Test)

Matt Henry came in for Trent Boult and the Blackcaps Test bowling shock-absorbers went to work.

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Written by Scott Miller On November 27, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Blackcaps, Mid-Test Digest

Domestic Cricket Daily: Plunket Shield #5

Plunket Shield cricket wrapped up for 2016 with some mighty performances, led by Kyle Jamieson's 8 wickets. Tarun Nethula and Ajaz Patel took their third 5-wicket-hauls of the season as well, while CD's young batsmen demand our attention.

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Written by Scott Miller On November 27, 2016 Tagged Cricket, Domestic Cricket, Domestic Daily
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