Articles by Will Toogood
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Sport
'A much stronger player': Ko on home return and another Kiwi on the LPGA
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 3:36pmWinning early in 2024 set Dame Lydia Ko up for the most historic year of her career. Winning early in 2025 would set her...
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Sport
Kiwi Dan Hillier earns $1.7m runner-up payday in Dubai
Monday, 20 January 2025, 11:21amA battle between the 17th and 223rd best golfers in the world was always going to see the odds stacked against Daniel Hillier. The...
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Sport
NZC online store customer stumped by hidden returns policy pricing
Friday, 17 January 2025, 2:39pmNew Zealand Cricket (NZC) and its apparel manufacturer have agreed to refund return fees for merchandise purchased through...
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Sport
The changes that could boost Fox’s PGA performance
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 1:16pmRyan Fox is hoping a combination of adjustments have prepared his body and mind for his second season as a PGA Tour golfer. The...
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Sport
'Kind of went to shit': Scott Dixon on a trying 2024, chasing seventh championship and Andretti's record
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 5:35pmPutting Scott Dixon’s career in context is best achieved by delving into the world of statistics. The Kiwi motorsport legend...
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Sport
Meet Auckland FC's latest signing with eyes on a Socceroos call-up
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 4:06pmIn a search for new opportunities, Marlee Francois has taken the long road. The 22-year-old winger signed with Auckland FC...
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Sport
'Only one Tohu Harris': How Warriors' coach will replace his one-of-a-kind skipper
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 9:27amWith 55 days remaining until the 2025 NRL season Warriors coach Andrew Webster has a job to do: replace his captain. Tohu...
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Sport
Warriors captain Tohu Harris announces immediate retirement from NRL - report
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 11:24amThe Warriors have been dealt a New Year’s blow ahead of the 2025 NRL season as captain Tohu Harris has called time on his...
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Sport
Lydia Ko youngest ever to be made a dame
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 12:02pmIf you were to search Lydia Ko’s Wikipedia page, the word “youngest” would appear 54 times. That number has increased by...
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Sport
Auckland FC boss reluctant to hit transfer panic button despite key injury
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:28pmAuckland FC boss Steve Corica won’t hit the transfer panic button, despite losing one of his most consistent performers. Defender...
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Sport
Auckland FC bosses face emotional clash after 33 years with A-League rivals
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 9:50amBetween Steve Corica and Terry McFlynn, coach and director of football at Auckland FC, there are 33 years spent at Sydney...
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Sport
'You need mana': Why Robertson chose Tuipulotu as All Blacks captain
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 11:17amPatrick Tuipulotu will become the All Blacks’ 82nd captain on Saturday against Japan and his coach says it’s a matter of...
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Sport
'A f* nightmare': Football fan pushes for better disabled accessibility at stadiums
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 3:12pmSport should be accessible to everyone – and when it isn’t, it sucks. That’s the message from Auckland football fan Jonno...
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Sport
'When are you getting Richie back?': NRL immortal probes Robertson in surfing session
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 12:37pmScott Robertson has made time during his trip to Sydney to catch a wave and pick the brain of oval ball royalty. The All...
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Sport
Auckland FC unveil anticipated visa signings
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 10:59amAuckland is one of the great cultural melting pot cities of the world, therefore it’s only right that its football team mirrors...
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Sport
Under fire Football Ferns coach steps down
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:42amNew Zealand Football has announced that Football Ferns coach Jitka Kilmkova has made the decision to stand down from her...
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Sport
All Blacks' youngest squad member starts against Springboks
Thursday, 5 September 2024, 2:59pmAll Blacks coach Scott Robertson will name his side for the second test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium at 5pm. Follow...
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Olympic Games
'Butts are on the line': NZ legend weighs in on canoe controversy
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 8:33amNew Zealand kayaking great Ian Ferguson says if Max Brown and Grant Clancy can help their K4 500m crew make the final in...
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Sport
'My responsibility': Webster takes onus get best out of RTS
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:01pmRoger Tuivasa-Sheck’s return to the Warriors was one of the many eye-catching headlines to emerge from their 2023 NRL season. The...
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Sport
Auckland FC sign two-time A-League winning defender
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:06pmHighly regarded centre back Dan Hall has joined Auckland FC as their latest signing for their inaugural A-League season. Hall,...
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Crime
Warriors suffer another Johnson injury blow
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 1:19pmThe Warriors have suffered a significant blow as they search to regain some form of momentum after a disastrous last outing...
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Sport
First look: All Blacks, Black Ferns jerseys under single design for first time
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 10:56amAdidas and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have unveiled the new jersey designs that will be worn by the All Blacks and Black Ferns during...
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Sport
Why Black Caps didn't play T20 World Cup warm-up matches
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 12:29pmAfter the Black Caps’ T20 World Cup opening capitulation against Afghanistan, with New Zealand looking off the pace in an...
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Sport
First look: Inside Auckland's Wynyard Quarter stadium proposal
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 1:53pmThe final horse in the Auckland stadium race has been revealed. A stadium and entertainment precinct at Wynyard Point, encompassing...
