AFL on Anzac Day
For a country where sport is such an important and oft-celebrated part of its cultural framework, New Zealand is strangely bereft of traditional sporting fixtures, even more so when it […]
Trouble all the time
The term ‘back office’ can be overused at times when assessing a sports organisation, but with Wellington Rugby it is hard to come up with any conclusion other than things […]
Pulse on the rise
This is the Central Pulse’s year. That is admittedly a bold and possibly foolhardy thing to say about any Wellington-based sporting franchise, but this Central Pulse season does have a […]
Wellington welcomes the world
Cricket in the 21st century is a varied and complex entity, and nothing demonstrates that quite like this summer in Wellington. The appetiser, if pies can be called an appetiser, […]
Winning the turf war
Earlier this year, my 14-year-old son completed his second successive season of college football with no matches cancelled. His older brother, five years his senior, would frequently have seasons with […]
Time to rise
I’ve been playing goalkeeper for the Wellington Phoenix for five seasons now. While I’ve had various reasons for anticipating a new season during that time, I’ve never had such a […]
“Hello, my name is Wellington and I have this problem with NPC Finals.”
To be a true Wellington sports fan you need to be able to accept raised expectations followed by disappointment. This is a common feature across most codes with professional sides […]
Saving the Basin?
There is nothing like a good local debate, and there is no debate in Wellington at the moment quite like that surrounding the Basin Reserve flyover. There are many reasons […]
Football Crazy
One of the boldest and most innovative ventures ever seen in Wellington is almost upon us. On 26 July, the Wellington Phoenix will host two English Premier League teams on the […]
Sport: Adventure Playground Capital
Longboarding When Paddy Howard came off his longboard at 60km/h he didn’t think for a moment that he should find a more peaceful recreational pursuit. Even bouncing off the slightly […]
