http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Sport headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:03 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=4 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631813&ref=rss Team New Zealand has eased to another win in the Louis Vuitton Trophy on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour.The New Zealand sailors claimed their fourth straight victory after beating Franco-German entry All4One by 26 seconds.-... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:22:02 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631812&ref=rss Australia have already wrapped up the Chappell-Hadlee series with the six wicket victory at Eden Park on Thursday night, but can the Black Caps restore some pride with a win in today's 5th and final ODI at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631742&ref=rss The Chiefs have created a headache for themselves. They rumbled to an historic Super 14 series start offshore but cannot win on their own patch.On their return they fell to a sloppy defeat against the Reds and last night lost... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:00:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631799&ref=rss Transtasman rower Shaun Quincey is expected to complete his epic journey tomorrow, after fears that he might be swept past the top of the North Island abated overnight.Quincey, who set off from New South Wales on January 20, was... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:18:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631794&ref=rss The Brisbane Broncos snatched a dramatic 30-24 win over the North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium to open their NRL season.Former Warriors winger Denan Kemp scored the match-winning try for the Broncos after the Cowboys... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:43:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631705&ref=rss Veteran surf athlete Glenn Anderson, 29, claimed the first of 142 titles at the Surf Lifesaving New Zealand National Championships at Ohope, yesterday. The New Zealand team captain was chased hard by Dylan Dunlop-Barrett with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631704&ref=rss All Black utility Tamati Ellison will head to Japan later this year. The Dominion Post reported that Ellison, 26, had put his family's future ahead of his chances of playing for the All Blacks in next year's World Cup. newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631703&ref=rss Samoa will host the four-nation Pacific Nations Cup in June. The June 12-26 rugby tournament features teams from Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Japan newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631702&ref=rss Former Chiefs and Waikato player Greg Smith has been appointed set piece coach for Waikato in this year's national rugby championship. Smith, who has coaching experience at representative, club and international level, will start... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631700&ref=rss Olympian Melissa Ingram had a strong hit out on the opening night of the Auckland Championships at West Wave Aquatics Centre. Ingram easily took out the women's 800m freestyle in a North Shore trifecta from Penny Marshall and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631731&ref=rss Those championing a promotion for rising teenage talent Kane Williamson for next week's first test against Australia are in for a disappointment.But don't be surprised if Central Districts' Peter Ingram, dropped for the final... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631724&ref=rss Wellington Phoenix's history-making A-League soccer adventure has taken another unexpected turn as they rejected the underdog tag before today's preliminary final against Sydney FC.Despite three regular season losses to the minor... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:16 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631737&ref=rss The Highlanders go into tomorrow's Super 14 rugby match against the Bulls at Pretoria as the underdogs by a huge margin.Backing popular opinion, the TAB figures the southerners are worth $8 for the win compared to the Bulls' $1.05.As... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:14 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631667&ref=rss The Warriors have nothing to fear from the heat and sun of a 1pm (local time) kick-off against the Titans tomorrow, says stand-in captain Michael Luck.The veteran back rower has been unimpressed with the noises of dissatisfaction... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:12 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631659&ref=rss With the sou'westers booked in to stay on the Waitemata Harbour for the rest of the Louis Vuitton Trophy, crews are being reminded to take care of the boats they're borrowing.They are not being asked to sail with kid gloves, but... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:10 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631711&ref=rss Charl Schwartzel managed to get around the famed Blue Monster course without a bogey on his way to a 5-under 67 and a one-shot lead yesterday on a rough-and-tumble day in the World Golf Championship event.Schwartzel, who got into... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:08 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631706&ref=rss Brian McKeever is turning his focus to another Paralympic Games less than two weeks after having his Olympic dreams shattered.It's the only way for McKeever to move past the emotion - from sadness to anger that lingers still -... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:06 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631718&ref=rss The inhabitants of Sao Paulo are about to get a rude awakening this weekend, when the sound of IndyCar V8 engines boom off the buildings surrounding the street circuit in Brazil's largest and richest city.For the first time in... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:04 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631792&ref=rss Australia winger Drew Mitchell scored four tries for New South Wales to lead the Waratahs to a 73-12 win over the winless Lions in their Super 14 game last night.It was the first time the Waratahs had scored 11 tries in one Super... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631790&ref=rss Dragons 18 Eels 12 Broncos 30 Cowboys 24 SYDNEY: St George Illawarra gave premiership favourites Parramatta an early wake-up call in the first game of the new season at Parramatta Stadium last night.Up against the si... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200