A mastermind behind the intricacies of what determines a successful rugby scrum, Mike Cron has achieved legendary status, and nearly 40 years on remains in hot demand for his coaching expertise around the world. A rarity in the uncertain world of sport’s coaching, Cron has never had to worry about job security since swapping from […]

Tess Mattern grew up as a swimmer in Northern California, starting racing at just four years old. But following her own path has led her to becoming one of the top triathlon coaches in the South Island. With two older sisters who swam, Mattern grew up at the pool, and swam throughout uni, teaching kids […]

For those of you with kids at school or in need of the healthcare system, October’s strikes really bought bare the struggles of New Zealand’s fiscal position.  We simply can’t afford to increase the pay of our nurses and teachers in line with inflation. If we can’t afford to pay teachers and nurses, what else […]

Preface: The last few weeks have reminded everyone in high-performance sport in Aotearoa just how quickly things can become public – and how deeply people care about what happens in and around our sporting royalty. Even when an issue is resolved, the way it’s been handled can leave a lasting mark on individuals, teams, and […]

One morning, Emma Millar will be coaching Commonwealth Games gold medallist Joelle King. In the afternoon, she’ll run Racket Rascals, a programme for two to four-year olds. When the evening hits, she might be teaching an adult how to hold a squash racket for the very first time, or a teenager who’s aiming to represent […]

Jason Koster was the classic Kiwi kid when he was growing up in Christchurch. He played multiple sports, but when his brother took up judo, nine-year old Jason was reluctant to join him on the mat – until his father Rob stepped in. “Dad said, ‘if I get on, will you get on?’” and so […]

ATHLETICS – WORLD ATHLETICS DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND ATHLETICS – MANCHESTER INVITATIONAL. MANCHESTER, UK. CYCLING – UCI MTB CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD SERIES. FRANCE. CYCLING – UCI PARA-CYCLING ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. BELGIUM. WEIGHTLIFTING – COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS. INDIA. CANOE RACING – 2025 ICF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. MILAN, ITALY SQUASH – PSA LONDON SQUASH CLASSIC FINAL. NORTHERN LONDON, LONDON. […]

For a long time, Myka Nuku and Peter Cowan were accustomed to putting their heads down and doing their own thing to drive Cowan’s performance in para waka ama.  Winning a Paralympic bronze medal changed that.  For the years leading into last year’s Paris Paralympic Games, Nuku (Ngāti Mahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) had a plan for […]

Although Kat Jones wasn’t raised in basketball surroundings, it’s a sport which is now very much part of the family. Husband Phill and their three children, Maia, Ava and Hayden all heavily involved in the sport, with Kat being the head coach for the New Zealand 3×3 U23 women’s side.  Growing up in Dunedin, it […]

From Sidelines to Signatures: Contract Negotiation for Coaches In the world of professional sport, the spotlight often shines brightest on athletes, but behind every successful team stands a coach whose leadership and strategy ultimately shape the athlete, the team and the game. Yet, for all the talk of tactics and training, one of the most […]

SWIMMING – World Aquatics Championships. Singapore. Athletics – Vault Manchester Series. Manchester, U.K. Athletics – International Hochsprung Meeting. Heilbronn, Germany Athletics – World Athletics Diamond League. Silesia, Poland Athletics – István Gyulai Memorial. Budapest, Hungary Athletics – Citius Meeting. Bern, Switzerland Athletics – Sestriere Meeting. Sestriere, Italy CANOE RACING – 2025 ICF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. MILAN, […]

Charlotte Scanlan’s love for rugby league spans from the highest level all the way down to the kids running around at their local park. A former Kiwi Fern, Scanlan now works as a Community Manager at the Warriors Community Foundation, sharing the benefits the sport can bring to many across the motu. It’s something that’s […]