Articles by Christopher Reive
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Return of the Stylebender: Adesanya back in UFC octagon in March
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:28pmAt this point in his mixed martial arts career, Israel Adesanya is just looking for a good time. In the main event of UFC’s...
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Weather, golf and a baby on the way: The subplots around Ruud’s ASB Classic return
Monday, 12 January 2026, 4:17pmCasper Ruud is hoping for better this time around. The world No 12 does not have fond memories of his time on court in Auckland,...
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'Pretty nuts': Alice Robinson on World Cup success and hectic Olympics build-up
Saturday, 10 January 2026, 11:18amA lot of big moments are about to happen for Alice Robinson. As she casts her gaze forward to what is a hectic schedule...
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'I’ve given everything': Why Bunting stepped away from Black Ferns role
Friday, 14 November 2025, 2:36pmTaking some time to reflect after the Black Ferns World Cup campaign, director of rugby Allan Bunting decided it was time...
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'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil
Monday, 10 November 2025, 9:45amStart how you intend to finish. That was the story of Liam Lawson’s race in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, finishing in seventh...
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'A decent place': Lawson to start in top 10 for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 8:27amIn qualifying for the Formula One sprint race in Sao Paulo, Liam Lawson and his Racing Bulls team got their timing all wrong. They...
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'Messed up the timing': Lawson out early in Sao Paulo sprint qualifying
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 9:00amAnd then there were three. The battle for seats on the 2026 Formula One grid within the Red Bull stable has been a humming...
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'A wee bit nervous': All Blacks await scan on Barrett injury
Monday, 3 November 2025, 1:27pmAll Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison says the group were “a wee bit nervous” around Jordie Barrett’s status for the...
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An America's Cup without America? Challengers confirm they won't be in Naples
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 11:32amWhen the America’s Cup regatta descends on Naples in 2027, it will be without the presence of American Magic. The New York...
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From track to sea: Team NZ sailor reflects as storied sporting run ends
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 12:26pmSimon van Velthooven remembers the weight of the pressure in the air around the velodrome of the London Velopark. At 23,...
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America’s Cup: Team NZ add four more sailors as preparation for Naples takes to the sea
Friday, 17 October 2025, 2:22pmDefending the America’s Cup in Naples in 2027 is just one challenge ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand. Since taking the...
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In one day, out the next: Why All Black was withdrawn from Grand Slam tour
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 11:37amPatrick Tuipulotu will miss the All Blacks’ northern tour as he is set to undergo surgery to repair a shoulder injury. The...
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Injuries force changes as All Blacks name side for Grand Slam tour
Monday, 13 October 2025, 1:52pmThe All Blacks have welcomed just one new face into their squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour, with George Bell returning...
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'A disaster, really': Tuke on SailGP Geneva and Black Foils' fight for top three
Friday, 3 October 2025, 3:32pmConsider Geneva an opportunity missed for the Black Foils. After winning the opening race of SailGP’s maiden voyage on the...
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'Pretty speechless': Black Ferns star caps off big year with World Rugby award
Sunday, 28 September 2025, 2:25pmA big year for Braxton Sorensen-McGee was not without one final crescendo. The 18-year-old Black Ferns outside back finished...
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Black Ferns top France to finish third at World Cup
Sunday, 28 September 2025, 8:30amBlack Ferns 42 France 26 The Black Ferns have finished on a high. After crashing out of the Rugby World Cup title hunt in...
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'Tough conversations': Where the All Blacks need to be better
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 3:24pmReflecting on the All Blacks’ loss to South Africa a fortnight ago, New Zealand assistant coach Jason Holland was quick to...
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Razor gets reinforcements as injured All Blacks cleared to return
Monday, 22 September 2025, 2:50pmReinforcements have arrived for the All Blacks. Throughout the Rugby Championship season, Scott Robertson’s side have been...
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'Put some belief into me': UFC rookie's Adesanya influence on path to the top
Monday, 22 September 2025, 2:10pmBrando Peričić took his first steps towards something greater in the shed of his grandma’s Adelaide home. In a bid to improve...
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Statement made: Black Ferns keep Ireland scoreless in World Cup rout
Monday, 8 September 2025, 7:04amBlack Ferns 40 Ireland 0 If the Black Ferns were to ever make a statement in pool play at the World Cup, it was going to...
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'Under no illusions': The areas Black Ferns can tidy up in Japan clash
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 4:17pmWith one win and maximum points on the board, the Black Ferns’ win over Spain on Monday was a job successfully completed. The...
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'I was still learning': The change between world cups for Black Ferns star
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 3:35pmThings have changed for Georgia Ponsonby. As the Black Ferns hooker goes into her second World Cup campaign, the difference...
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'Really dogs***': Erasmus' blunt assessment of Springboks loss to Wallabies
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 3:38pmSpringboks coach Rassie Erasmus has given a blunt assessment of his side in their 38-22 loss to the Wallabies, saying the...
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SailGP speed record broken; Black Foils in contention in Germany
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 8:19amAhead of the opening day of SailGP’s debut event in Germany, it seemed as though the league’s speed record might come under...
