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Agnew’s Angle

Lions roar into final

The Johannesburg-based Lions have restored pride in South African rugby upon roaring to a stunning 44-29 Super Rugby semi-final home triumph against the defending...

Likely NZ Super Rugby final

Home advantage should help the Crusaders win their Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs on Saturday, but I doubt it will give the Lions...

Beware the Highlanders

Having had the Hurricanes burst their unbeaten bubble in a 31-22 Cake Tin thriller, the Crusaders will be wary hosting the dangerous Highlanders in...

Lions provided true test

Unlike droll All Blacks coach Steve Hansen I can think of far worse fates than kissing my sister, which was his reaction to the...

Decider should be a thriller

Well done Steve Hansen for taking the All Blacks 24-21 loss to the British and Irish Lions at Wellington's Cake Tin on the chin...

Burling conquers Everest

It was in 1953 when mountaineer Edmund Hillary became the first human to conquer Everest that I, as a boy, first began to feel...

Agnew: Irish win brings hope

Irish eyes had reason to smile in Chicago on Sunday when they recorded their first ever rugby test win over the All Blacks in...

Agnew: Irish believe in miracles

Having hammered the All Blacks 40-29 in Chicago, Ireland will believe they can achieve another miracle in what is shaping as a fascinating return...

Agnew: Ireland boosts Lions’ belief

Ireland’s two outstanding rugby tests against the All Blacks should dispel fears that next year’s British Lions and Ireland tour of New Zealand will...

Agnew: Parker must fight smart

If Joseph Parker is to become the first New Zealand-born fighter to win a world professional heavyweight crown at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Saturday...

Agnew: Tough boxing battles await Joseph Parker

Having made history as the first New Zealand-born boxer to win one version of the multiple world heavyweight titles, Joseph Parker will need to...

Agnew: Classy Halberg finalists

Once again New Zealanders can rejoice at the calibre of their amazing sports stars judging from those named as Halberg Award finalists. That the All...

Agnew: His loss no mortal blow

Expect more All Blacks to join Aaron Cruden in chasing the big money abroad rather than battle for a starting spot in the New...

Agnew: Age did not weary them

Although their latest success in contesting the Australian Open finals in Melboune belies the truth, the success story of Serena Williams (35), sister Venus...

Agnew: England threaten record

The broken legs suffered by Brad Webber, Mitchell Graham and Vaea Fifita were a heavy price to pay for the Chiefs and Hurricanes at...
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