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Chris Rattue
Sports Writer

Chris Rattue is a Sports Writer for New Zealand's Herald.

Chris Rattue is one of New Zealand's most renowned sportswriters and has been a member of the Herald sports team for more than 35 years. His work has taken him around the world to cover major events including World Cups (in rugby, cricket, league and netball), and Olympic and Commonwealth Games. He shares the stories of New Zealand's most fascinating sporting personalities and addresses the issues that most concern daily sports fans. His insightful analysis and opinion writing has placed his work at the centre of discussions about many sporting codes nationally and internationally.

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Chris Rattue: Why Lisa Carrington's Kiwi rival is getting stiffed
Hawkes Bay Today

Chris Rattue: Why Lisa Carrington's Kiwi rival is getting stiffed

25 Apr 01:00 AM
'My son asked me to come home': Warriors star's family heartache
Hawkes Bay Today

'My son asked me to come home': Warriors star's family heartache

06 May 06:05 AM

Harris says it was "very hard" saying goodbye to his three-year-old to play in Australia.

Guildford still running from his demons
Opinion

Guildford still running from his demons

05 May 08:13 PM

Chris Rattue looks at what the future holds for Zac Guildford, after the former All Black cut his French rugby contract short because of 'personal problems'.

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