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Patrick McKendry: The most special sporting event I have covered

1 May, 2020 7:00pm
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COMMENT: From a freezing Cardiff to a noisy Dunedin, it's goodbye to all that for now.

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Patrick McKendry: The 'no-brainer' idea to fix the cold and corporate rugby world

30 Apr, 2020 5:45pm
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COMMENT: A return to game's traditions may be more important than complete reinvention.

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Interview: Leon MacDonald on Blues' lockdown struggles and Kiwi domination

29 Apr, 2020 7:00pm
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Mental health of players and staff key as Blues find comfort in humour and new target.

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McKendry: Super Rugby is dead - here's where NZ must turn to next

28 Apr, 2020 12:30pm
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Opinion: Background haze of early-morning games in South Africa a turn-off for Kiwi fans.

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'I'm staying': The ambitious Kiwi fighter willing to risk it all in Las Vegas

25 Apr, 2020 11:00am
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Rising prospect says remaining committed during global pandemic will build character.

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Patrick McKendry: Bizarre events put rugby in shabby state

23 Apr, 2020 7:00pm
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COMMENT: Poor recent decision making in rugby world means chance of a reset may be lost.

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Israel Adesanya's trainer: Why Junior Fa will beat Joseph Parker

21 Apr, 2020 5:30pm
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Eugene Bareman, who is Israel Adesanya's trainer, says Fa has the tools to beat Parker.

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Patrick McKendry: Carter vs Barrett? Why Mitre 10 Cup could be best in decades

18 Apr, 2020 6:00am
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COMMENT: Coronavirus chaos could lead to stunning renaissance of NZ's provincial game.

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Patrick McKendry: How Kiwi Super Rugby players should celebrate return

17 Apr, 2020 5:45am
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COMMENT: The perfect way to show respect for those who have suffered recently.

Agustin Pichot could bring real change to World Rugby. Photo / Getty Images

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Patrick McKendry: The man to kick out World Rugby's dinosaurs

15 Apr, 2020 6:00pm
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Former Pumas halfback can bring real change - but will need significant assistance.

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Beaudy's broken Blues dream: 'I was already thinking about the playoffs'

10 Apr, 2020 12:15pm
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ABs' playmaker's Blues debut on hold but he tells Herald: 'I'm staying ready physically'.

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Parker v Junior Fa: 'Groundbreaking' fight still a real possibility

10 Apr, 2020 7:53am
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Positions clear for now, but opportunity in post-coronavirus NZ is too great to pass up.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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All Blacks coach: 'Somehow we'll play some rugby this year'

7 Apr, 2020 7:29pm
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Coaches face balancing act but biggest mental challenges belong to the players.

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Patrick McKendry: Kiwi rugby stars set perfect example with pay cut response

29 Mar, 2020 5:00pm
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COMMENT: Leaders take note - clarity of thought can make tough measures easier to take.

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Patrick McKendry: Northern rugby unions must now put hands in pockets for ABs

27 Mar, 2020 3:00pm
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COMMENT: Covid-19 means November tests in UK must be revenue shared - if they go ahead.

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Comedies, thrillers, horrors: Six Kiwi sporting moments that inspired us all

26 Mar, 2020 7:30pm
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Patrick McKendry: From funny to downright thrilling - six reasons why I'm missing sport.

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'Not comfortable': Crusaders star's unease at playing during pandemic

25 Mar, 2020 2:00pm
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Proposed Kiwi comp in further doubt after postponement of Australian equivalent.

Former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw. Photo / Getty

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Richie McCaw's coronavirus message to New Zealand

25 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Our greatest skipper and proud dad is not without challenges himself at the moment.

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'Not even close': Expert names Kiwi star in boxing debate

24 Mar, 2020 8:59pm
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Sport shutdown heats up old debates - and ESPN writer gives it to Kiwi knockout expert.

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NZ Rugby boss: 'We'll ask Government for financial assistance'

23 Mar, 2020 5:54pm
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Super Rugby replacement competition on indefinite hold and July tests under threat.

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'Shut down': NZ Rugby suspended for foreseeable future

23 Mar, 2020 4:31pm
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Extreme travel restrictions alone make even a domestic competition a near impossibility.

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'Things have progressed a long way' - Blues boss hopeful of Kiwi comp

22 Mar, 2020 4:30pm
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Hope remains but a rise in NZ's coronavirus alert level would likely derail Kiwi comp.

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Crusaders desperate for new Kiwi comp

20 Mar, 2020 7:50pm
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Defending champs remain upbeat, but that would change if they don't play again this year.

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Patrick McKendry: Forget the naysayers, NZ Rugby has the right plan

19 Mar, 2020 2:00pm
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COMMENT: If NZ government gives the okay, our best rugby players should take field again.

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Exclusive: Leaked memo exposes NZ Rugby's virus crisis

18 Mar, 2020 7:20pm
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The Herald has learned what really led to NZR's desperate plan to save rugby.

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Confirmed: The Kiwi-only plan to replace Super Rugby

18 Mar, 2020 5:33am
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NZR chief: "We're excited about what we're starting to develop with our Super clubs."

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The reinvention of Rieko Ioane: All Blacks' new weapon for rush defence

16 Mar, 2020 12:30pm
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Blues star's pace and power in midfield has Ian Foster on notice ahead of tests.

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Winners and losers from the (final?) Super Rugby weekend

16 Mar, 2020 5:30am
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Patrick McKendry runs through the best and worst from the (final?) Super Rugby weekend.

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Eager eyes: Blues looking on bright side after stellar season suspended

15 Mar, 2020 5:30pm
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Blues look like Super Rugby contenders but now don't know when they'll play again.

The Blues have moved to the top of the table following their convincing win over the Lions - but their Super Rugby season is in doubt. Photo / Photosport

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'Have to do the right thing': Blues boss admits season could be over

14 Mar, 2020 7:15pm
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Historic double header at Eden Park 'almost certainly off' due to new travel restrictions.

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Best since 2011: Blues outclass Lions to continue superb start

14 Mar, 2020 6:25pm
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The Blues have made their best start to a season since 2011 - which shapes as a good omen.

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New Blues captain's verdict: Why we're on the rise again

14 Mar, 2020 6:00am
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Blues yet to win at home this season but possess enough talent to make Lions roll over.

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Patrick McKendry: Rugby must fix the game's most dangerous area

12 Mar, 2020 5:00pm
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Lowering the tackle height has made game safer, now to get to grips with the breakdown.

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'Stunned' All Blacks star sidelined as Blues face nervous test

12 Mar, 2020 4:00pm
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Blues coach admits his side is 'nervous' ahead of their next match against the Lions.

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'Dream start': Beauden Barrett opens up on upcoming Blues debut

10 Mar, 2020 1:55pm
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All Black playmaker's appearance and comments adds to wellbeing surrounding upbeat Blues.

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Patrick McKendry: Are the Blues title contenders?

9 Mar, 2020 3:00pm
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They've snapped a seven-year drought only four days after arriving back from South Africa.

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MacDonald hails Blues' historic win at end of 'tough week'

9 Mar, 2020 5:30am
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Victory in Wellington breaks derby away-day drought stretching back to February, 2013.

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Ref's boss backs controversial Barrett call

8 Mar, 2020 4:50pm
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Dramatic Barrett call meant the Hurricanes played final minutes with only 12 players.

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Super Rugby best and worst: 'He's back' - Ioane's impressive return

8 Mar, 2020 3:30pm
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Patrick McKendry runs through the best and the worst from the weekend's Super Rugby.

David Havili of the Crusaders. Photo / Getty Image

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All Black's emergency surgery: Lengthy lay-off likely

8 Mar, 2020 10:31am
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A lengthy lay-off is likely; an eight-week rehabilitation would see him return in May.

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'Who's the best in NZ': Joseph Parker lays down challenge to Junior Fa

7 Mar, 2020 6:00am
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Bragging rights at stake in potential heavyweight Kiwi showdown.

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Crusaders pushed to the limit by Reds

6 Mar, 2020 9:10pm
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The Crusaders were their own enemies and a better team might have punished them severely.

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Revealed: Kiwi heavyweight boxer's shock Olympic bid

6 Mar, 2020 4:30pm
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Exclusive: Lofty goal, but man known as 'Magic' may need near-miracle to make it to Tokyo.

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The Blues 'big mover' putting pressure on Beauden Barrett

6 Mar, 2020 3:20pm
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First-five's form means late-starting All Black might not have it all his own way.

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Patrick McKendry: Blockbuster Parker fight could be on - but there's a twist

6 Mar, 2020 5:49am
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COMMENT: DAZN could use Parker v Fa fight to hoover up new Kiwi and Aussie subscribers.

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Blues star given first start after stern 'messages' from coaches

5 Mar, 2020 4:30pm
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'Criticised' Blues ironman finally gets first start against Hurricanes in Wellington.

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New 'Fight of the Century'? Parker in talks over all-Kiwi scrap

5 Mar, 2020 11:30am
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Local grudge match could rival David Tua v Shane Cameron for interest and TV numbers.

Joseph Parker lands a punch during his TKO victory over Shawndell Winters. Photo / Ed Mulholland, Matchroom Boxing USA

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Kilos and 'Stitch': How Parker avoided disastrous loss - and what's next

2 Mar, 2020 3:00pm
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Joseph Parker managed to avoid a disastrous defeat. Now his team looks ahead.

Joseph Parker walks away after knocking down Shawndell Winters. Photo / Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing USA

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Worrying win? Joseph Parker unhappy despite stunning KO

1 Mar, 2020 4:30pm
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Joseph Parker was sombre in the dressing room after his win.

Cutman Jacob 'Stitch' Duran attends to boxer Ishe Smith. Photo / Getty

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'That kid can fight': Boxing legend in Joseph Parker's corner

29 Feb, 2020 8:00pm
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Presence of Jacob "Stitch" Duran in Parker's corner a testament to Kiwi's seriousness.

Joseph Parker and Shawndell Winters face off. Photo / Supplied

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Following Fury: Parker's aggressive plan to beat up opponent

29 Feb, 2020 2:00pm
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Former world champion Parker vows to put on a show at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Joseph Parker and Xavier Sua-Filo. Photo / Supplied

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Joseph Parker meets his physical match

29 Feb, 2020 6:00am
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Joseph Parker has met his physical match ahead of his heavyweight fight in Dallas.

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Eddie Hearn: Why Joseph Parker can be a world champion again

29 Feb, 2020 6:00am
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Joseph Parker's promoter makes bold call ahead of Kiwi's return to the ring.

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The one result that will prove Blues playoffs contenders

27 Feb, 2020 7:30pm
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Victory in Cape Town could almost trump hints of Barrett's earlier than expected start.

Joseph Parker and Shawndell Winters face off. Photo / Ed Mulholland

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'I've fought tougher opponents': Parker's opponent talks tough ahead of bout

27 Feb, 2020 5:50pm
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American says tough upbringing adequate preparation for his biggest boxing challenge.

Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker have previously trained together. Photo / Instagram

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Tyson Fury's key advice for Joseph Parker

26 Feb, 2020 11:35am
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"Every fight is a hard fight." How Fury's remarkable victory has inspired Kiwi Parker.

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'Fight like a bully' - What Parker can learn from his mate Tyson Fury

24 Feb, 2020 6:30pm
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Kiwi Parker must make most of his chances in order to become mandatory challenger again.

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The Blues 'experiment' that inspired comeback win

24 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Otere Black the last-minute hero for Blues who show grit and composure against Bulls.

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Blood, beers and broken bones: The violence of UFC Auckland

23 Feb, 2020 7:00pm
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Dan Hooker successful on a big day for Kiwis, but American Paul Felder earns respect too.

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Blues star's 'special' day: Winners and losers from Super Rugby week four

23 Feb, 2020 2:00pm
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Patrick McKendry runs through the winners and losers from week four of Super Rugby.

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Championship material: Crusaders survive late Highlanders comeback

21 Feb, 2020 8:50pm
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At times sloppy, the Crusaders were still too good for the Highlanders at home.

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Spotlight on Leon MacDonald? Inside the Blues' risky gamble

21 Feb, 2020 4:00pm
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Helter-skelter on the Highveld: Why the Blues could find themselves in a big hole.