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Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008

Cup organisers jittery over park delay

By COLIN ESPINER - The Press | 05:00AM

Rugby World Cup organisers want the Government to use its powers under the Resource Management Act to fast-track the redevelopment of Eden Park.

No let-up for all-rounder Harris at 39

By HAMISH BIDWELL - The Press | 05:00AM

The Indian Cricket League contract and upcoming beach cricket commitments give off a whiff of superannuation, but Chris Harris is a long way off being retired from the domestic cricket circuit.

NZ Cricket holds up appointment

By HAMISH BIDWELL - The Press | 05:00AM

Exactly when Lindsay Crocker's next, and presumably final, farewell from Black Caps will be remains unclear.

Willcox to return to her Kiwi roots

By JANE MARSHALL - The Press | 05:00AM

She talks like an Australian, throws a netball like an Australian but Larrissa Willcox insists she is all Kiwi.

Rugby

Cup organisers jittery over park delay

By COLIN ESPINER - The Press | 05:00AM

Rugby World Cup organisers want the Government to use its powers under the Resource Management Act to fast-track the redevelopment of Eden Park.

Carter's boot earns keep at Perpignan

Manawatu likely to report six-figure deficit

All quiet in Tasman ahead of financial deadline

League

Rabbits to fend for themselves - Russell Crowe

By MICHAEL COWLEY - SMH

South Sydney part-owner Russell Crowe believes the time has arrived for the "business to stand on its own", revealing to members he will no longer pour cash into his beloved Bunnies.

Sharks again delay decision on Bird's future

Farah's fate will be decided by Christmas

Eels' old guard cling to leadership

Cricket

NZ Cricket holds up appointment

By HAMISH BIDWELL - The Press | 05:00AM

Exactly when Lindsay Crocker's next, and presumably final, farewell from Black Caps will be remains unclear.

No let-up for all-rounder Harris at 39

Test return on hold for Oram

Batter's paradise yields tame draw

Football

Junior All whites Shocked by Tahiti

NZPA | 05:00AM

A ten-man Junior All Whites side were beaten 1-2 by hosts Tahiti Tuesday and now face an uphill battle to qualify for next year's under-20 soccer World Cup in Egypt.

We can win it all - Roar winger

Sparc plays ball with women's football

Vukovic licks his wounds after brain explosion

Basketball

Marks can see himself with Breakers

Major sponsor expands agreement
By MARC HINTON - Fairfax Media

It has been a good news day for the New Zealand Breakers with a major sponsor re-signing and Kiwi NBA veteran Sean Marks declaring that he's very interested in returning home one day to play for them.

Taipans coach stunned by sacking

Taipans youngster caught out by police

Women's basketball reels from cuts

Commentary Box

The umpire strikes out

By RICHARD BOOCK - Sunday Star Times

After years of appeals for more technology to help cricket umpires, the powers-that-be have gifted the replay screens ... to the players. Howzat for dumb?

Blood ties: Miandad and a marriage of inconvenience

Upon further review, technology helps

League crew deserve their day in the sun

Netball

Sore Achilles tendon frustrates Seymour

By JANE MARSHALL - The Press

Rehabilitation from an Achilles tendon injury has been a lengthy process for Silver Ferns captain Julie Seymour, who has been limited with her training.

Southern Steel boss calls for one rule for both countries

Silver Ferns pipped for world no.1 spot

Steel tops up squad with Aussie shooter

Motorsport

Credit crunch crushes Suzuki's rally bid

Suzuki have pulled out of the world rally championship due to the global economic crisis, the team said in a statement early today (NZ time).

Adelaide's V8 circuit changed after death

Young Kiwi gunning for F1 superlicence

Tapper wins lucrative World Rally start

Tennis

NZ teen close to stunning double

BY STU PIDDINGTON - The Timaru Herald

Rising tennis star Emily Fanning has come tantalisingly close to pulling off a unique double across the Tasman.

Ankles, teeth curtail Erakovic's Dubai trip

Rosewall humbled by stadium naming

Williams withdraws from Hopman Cup

Racing

Hobbs and Hogan - the Lovetrista story

By BARRY LICHTER - Sunday Star Times

Few tales can top the one about how New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs teamed up with the country's leading breeder, Sir Patrick Hogan.

Two stars lame

Four dodge death in horror falls

Horse racing in Hamilton getting a makeover

AUCKLAND SUBURBANS

MAJOR COUP: Breakers' star Paul Henare has agreed to join New Zealand National Basketball League franchise the Cougars, along with Paora Winitana and Australian Tim Behrendorff.
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Netball

Mixed year for Ferns

The Silver Ferns conspired to bemuse, baffle and bewilder this year, with the same team never turning up twice in the seven netball tests New Zealand contested.

Golf

Harrington's honour

Ireland's Padraig Harrington has ended Tiger Woods' three year run as Player of the Year as voted for by Golf Writers Association of America.

League

Marsh wants five more years

Brisbane hooker PJ Marsh has been following the fortunes of Gold Coast rival Nathan Friend with interest ever since the Titans went courting Cameron Smith and more recently Robbie Farah.

Football

Rooney escapes stamping charge

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will not face disciplinary action over an alleged "stamping" in last week's Champions League match against AaB Aalborg.

Rugby

Only two NZ refs with merit

New Zealand has just two referees on the inaugural nine-man Merit Panel named by Sanzar to take charge of next season's Super 14 matches.

Motorsport

Kiwi third fastest

New Zealand driver Brendon Hartley has guided his Red Bull car to the third fastest time after day one of Formula One (F1) testing in Spain.

Cricket

Confusion over manager' role

The confusion surrounding Craig Ross's role with the New Zealand cricket team continued yesterday.

Commentary Box

Drake stood tall

To rate John Drake among the greatest of All Black props might seem, at first glance, to be an exaggeration of his place in the national game.

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