2022/23 Women's Super Smash: Otago vs Canterbury Elimination Final Preview
After losing both games against Otago last weekend, Canterbury wahine will be eager to bounce back in their Super Smash elimination final on Thursday in Dunedin.
Blackcaps vs England: First Test Preview
Not much about this summer has felt normal for folks across Aotearoa and as the sun battles pesky rain, the first dose of Test cricket this summer arrives with Blackcaps hosting England at Bay Oval.
2022/23 Women's Super Smash: Taking Stock Of Another Dominant Wellington Blaze Campaign
Wellington Blaze have won four of the past five Super Smash championships and are 8-0 this season, undefeated across their last 18 games.
2022/23 Super Smash: Update #6
Papatuanuku and Ranginui dominated this weekend's action of Men's Super Smash, winning two games to leave Canterbury and Otago with victories over Central.
2022/23 Women's Super Smash: Update #7
Papatuanuku and Ranginui dominated this weekend's action of Women's Super Smash, winning two games to leave Canterbury and Otago with victories over Central.
Exploring The Sneaky Blackcaps Pivot Of 2022
Ahead of their tour of Pakistan, Blackcaps made a few tweaks to provide a fresh Test and ODI group. This freshen up was part of a wider Blackcaps pivot as a few lads retired and others gave up their contracts to drift off into T20 oblivion.
Joseph Parker vs Jack Massey: Easy Mahi, No Need To Panic
Joseph Parker had a decent wee victory on the weekend. The kiwi heavyweight took on Englishman Jack Massey in his latest bout and took him out over ten rounds via a comfortable unanimous points decision
2022/23 Ford Trophy: Auckland and Northern Wins
Two mid-week Ford Trophy games were on offer yesterday as Northern grabbed a win over Otago and Auckland defeated Wellington.
2022/23 Women's Super Smash: Update #6 (Ciao White Ferns)
Women's Super Smash enters a funky phase with the White Ferns departing, Aussie imports arriving and hearty domestic cricketers improving.
2023 Women's T20 World Cup: White Ferns Squad Breakdown
Since the 2016 T20 World Cup, White Ferns have not made the semi-finals of the next four World Cups. That's two ODI World Cups and two T20WC in which Aotearoa has dipped out of the upper echelon of women's cricket, now they are preparing for a T20WC in South Africa.
2022/23 Super Smash: Mid-Season Youngster Report
This stage of the summer is a lovely spot to check in with the best youngsters in Super Smash while also sprinkling some Ford Trophy context on top.
Mid-Season Canterbury Wahine Deep Dive
Canterbury women are the only team competing with Wellington at the top of the Super Smash ladder and also lead HBJ Shield, with players dominating both competitions.
2022/23 Ford Trophy: Wellington and Canterbury Wins
The wonky ol' summer of 2022/23 continued this week as Ford Trophy games slowed down a sizzling streak of Super Smash cricket.
2022/23 Women's Super Smash: Updating The White Ferns Mixer
As Women's Super Smash takes a wee break, it's time to check in with how the White Ferns are tracking ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Blackcaps vs Pakistan Test Series Debrief
Aotearoa grabbed two draws against Pakistan and while these results do nothing to help the kiwis in their World Test Championship campaign, this quirky series offered plenty to learn about.
2022/23 Women's Super Smash: Update #4
Amy Satterthwaite, Leigh Kasperek and Kate Ebrahim have key roles to play in Super Smash, along with youngsters who will step up when White Ferns depart.
2022/23 Super Smash: Update #4
Notes for every blokes team in Super Smash, led by the best players Rachin Ravindra and Dean Foxcroft.
2022/23 Women's Super Smash: Update #3
The third Super Smash women's update is led by Suzie Bates' impact with Otago with notes on young seamers and all things Auckland.
2022/23 Super Smash: Update #3
For anyone who endured niggly adversity during the pandemic, allow Dean Foxcroft to serve as low key inspiration.
2022/23 Women's Super Smash: Update #2
Women's Super Smash is flowing along with the second update zoning in on the two undefeated teams in Wellington and Canterbury.