Articles by Ben Francis
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'Chiefy' to stay as Wellington Phoenix coach
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 3:12pmGiancarlo Italiano will remain as head coach of the Wellington Phoenix after signing a new contract with the A-League club. Italiano...
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Nicoll-Klokstad rejects overseas offers to remain with Warriors
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 1:52pmFullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has snubbed offers from overseas to re-sign with the Warriors until the end of the 2027...
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Why Woodman-Wickliffe backflipped on Black Ferns retirement
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 4:23pmPortia Woodman-Wickliffe says learning to play a new position was a factor in her decision to backflip on her international...
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Woodman-Wickliffe to end retirement for Black Ferns World Cup bid
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:41amPortia Woodman-Wickliffe has announced she’s coming out of international retirement in a bid to help the Black Ferns defend...
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‘A great challenge’: Jordie Barrett on life in Ireland, Ioane move, and contact with ABs
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 1:32pmAll Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has revealed his partner in crime Rieko Ioane reached out for some advice before signing...
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'Special': Pompey to join Warriors' centurion club
Friday, 18 April 2025, 4:34pmNew Zealand Warriors stalwart Adam Pompey has been the ultimate quiet achiever during his NRL career. The 26-year-old will...
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'Still holding out hope': Nweke on potential Silver Ferns comeback
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 8:37amStar shooter Grace Nweke remains hopeful she will feature in some capacity for the Silver Ferns this year, despite playing...
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Barrett says criticism ‘not far off the mark’
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 3:48pmAll Blacks captain Scott Barrett concedes that criticism about his form for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific have been...
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Stead to step down as white ball coach, to consider test future
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 9:43amBlack Caps coach Gary Stead confirmed today he will step down from coaching the white ball formats while he considers his...
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‘Didn’t want to live’: Ex-All White’s battle after medical ordeal
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 1:06pmFormer All Whites goalkeeper Jake Gleeson says he contemplated taking his life after prolonged surgeries turned into a battle...
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‘Long way to go’: Blues confident of Super Rugby playoff push
Friday, 4 April 2025, 2:47pmIf the Blues want to defend their Super Rugby Pacific title, they know victory against the Hurricanes in Auckland on Saturday...
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'Massive push': NRL legends back Māori-Pacific team bid
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 1:23pmA Māori-Pacific expansion bid called Mana Pasifika has officially declared its intention to join the NRL, gaining strong...
