http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Best of Sport Analysis headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:23 +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/best-of-sport-analysis/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=1502180 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10632479&ref=rss Round one of the National Rugby League delivered a knockout blow to rugby which has instantly put its rule tinkering into perspective.Comparing sports is a no-go area in some people's view, and maybe even my own in the past. But... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10632347&ref=rss In his last of his 115 caps for England in October, David Beckham was given the man of the match award despite playing only 32 minutes of the game. As weird decisions go, it was a good way of embodying the strange, polarising effect... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10632085&ref=rss Talk about keeping the faith.You've got to give the New Zealand cricket selectors credit for sticking by their man, in this case retaining Peter Ingram in the troublesome No 3 spot for this week's first test against Australia.Their... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:37:33 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10632105&ref=rss A cheating Aussie has given Fifa more food for thought, but soccer should be thankful the oft-criticised Sepp Blatter isn't making a meal of the problem of wrongly-awarded goals.Teenage substitute Chris Payne's pivotal hand-ball... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631841&ref=rss Compassion and sympathy have surely been exhausted in the sad case of Sione Lauaki. He's had every chance to exorcise his demons; been given all the help - and more - anyone could ever want.And still he found himself charged... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:32:14 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631979&ref=rss Diego Maradonna's infamous Hand of God is etched in football folklore and more recently, Thiery Henry produced the Hand of Frog to dispatch Ireland in World Cup qualifying. Now the Hand of Payne will be the nightmare the Phoenix will... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:10:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631928&ref=rss It looks like it is a case of when, not if, Brendon McCullum relinquishes the keeping gloves in Twenty20 and ODIs, and I think it will be a good thing.This is a change of heart from me, as I've always thought McCullum thrived... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631894&ref=rss You'd think Australian cricketer Michael Clarke was a mass murderer; or a terrorist; or a gang rapist. Or maybe all three.The bile which poured out of Australia because he had the temerity to leave a cricket tour - gasp, a cricket... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631880&ref=rss It's been fascinating watching the effect of the new rules on the Super 14 and I'm afraid you'd have to say the New Zealand sides are being out-thought a bit.It's well known that teams have responded to the new rules covering... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631736&ref=rss Someitmes, simple words uttered by the wrong people just make you want to gag.Listen to this bleating phrase from former Bath and England flanker Michael Lipman, incensed that his proposed move to the new Super 15 outfit Melbourne... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631735&ref=rss Gifted Irish midfield back Brian O'Driscoll enters an elite club this weekend when he plays his 100th test for Ireland. It will be a triumph for his endurance, tenacity and high-class skills when he leads his side out at Croke Park... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631729&ref=rss At a quick glance, another normal week in the world of international cricket has just passed.England are easing their way through Bangladesh; Australia, after a couple of black eyes within four days last week, have reasserted... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631728&ref=rss It would be nice to see the top Black Caps side turning out, firing on all cylinders. Instead, we've been watching something rather unsatisfying as Australia stormed to a winning 3-1 lead in the one-day series.Defeat at Eden Park... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631426&ref=rss After a month of the Super 14 the table is a fair reflection of where New Zealand's five franchises are tracking.It is still too early to make bold assumptions on where they will finish as some teams have been on the road while... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631422&ref=rss The NRL is back - and I'm picking it to come back with a boom. There's every chance the first-round 2007 attendance record of 180,000 fans will be smashed this weekend.Both St George and Souths have hit the 10,000 membership mark,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631437&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:58:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631014&ref=rss Forgive us for failing to shed a tear.Australia's vice-captain Michael Clarke needs to come up with a better reason than the one being offered, by suggestion, for walking out on their cricket tour of New Zealand.Clarke may... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/best-of-sport-analysis/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502180&objectid=10631013&ref=rss If only referee Paul Marks had made a stronger stand against a bane of rugby - the slap intercept.Is there a more annoying sight than a decent rugby move being cut short by a defender who flings out a hand to nudge the ball, with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200