Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking news.
Ben Francis is a journalist at the NZ Herald. With a career in sports media dating back to 2016, he has previously contributed to Newshub and Sports Nation. He has a strong passion for rugby league and darts. You can contact Ben at ben.francis@nzme.co.nz.
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The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.
Watch: The Kiwi aiming to break the land speed record in homemade car
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Did Donald's slip of the tongue reveal new Chiefs coach?
Former All Black Stephen Donald appears to have made the announcement before the Chiefs.
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
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Chiefs score 32 unanswered points to beat Crusaders
The Chiefs trailed 19-3 late in the first half but came back to win big.
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