MOSCOW, December 11 – New Zealand’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill authorizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes for chronically and terminally ill people, local media reported. The New Zealand Herald newspaper reported that the bill, which gives terminally ill people legal defence for using cannabis products, passed its third reading with the […]
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Read delighted as All Blacks deny “outstanding” Boks at Loftus
PRETORIA, October 6 – New Zealand captain Kieran Read was full of praise for the Springboks after watching his side pull off a 32-30 win in their Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday night. Read could not hide his satisfaction speaking after the final whistle after his side scored three tries […]
Kolisi hails team belief as the Boks defeat All Blacks
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, September 15 – Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praised the team’s belief which he said was at the heart of their 36-34 Rugby Championship win over New Zealand at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. Fresh off the back of last weekend’s 23-18 reverse at the hands of the Australians at the […]
Kolisi says World Cup still the goal for Boks as they face All Blacks
Wellington (New Zealand), September 14 – South Africa Captain Siya Kolisi did little to ease any fear that his side can arrest their slide in the Rugby Championship, ahead of their clash with the All Blacks on Saturday. The Springboks have lost their last two matches in the southern hemisphere competition, while the All Blacks […]
All Blacks reshape backline for South Africa test
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand made five backline changes for Saturday’s Rugby Championship test against South Africa but the return of star centre Sonny Bill Williams has been delayed. Williams was named on the bench Thursday to play his second test of the year, his first since June, after recovering from wrist and knee […]
30,000 teachers in New Zealand on strike demanding pay rise – Trade Union
Wellington, August 15 – New Zealand trade union says 30,000 primary and intermediate school teachers are taking part in a nationwide strike on Wednesday for the first time in more than 20 years to demand a pay rise. The strike was organised by the New Zealand Educational Institute, the largest education trade union in the […]
Elton Jantjies and Richie Mo’unga – it’s the battle of the two perfect 10s
JOHANNESBURG, August 1 – Two playmakers will put it all on the line on Saturday when they go head-to-head in a bid to guide their team to the Super Rugby trophy at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand. Richie Mo’unga and Elton Jantjies are among the season’s best No 10s, and each has shown their hand […]
All Blacks hold on against South Africa to complete unbeaten series
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Oct 7 – World champions New Zealand held off a spirited fight from hosts South Africa to complete their Rugby Championship campaign unbeaten after a 25-24 win in a ferocious physical battle at Newlands on Saturday. Each side scored three tries in a thrilling spectacle as South Africa restored some pride […]
Dynamic All Blacks blow error-strewn Springboks away 57-0 in record defeat in Albany
ALBANY, September 16 – The Springboks were blown away by the All Blacks in a forgettable first half as they went down to a record 57-0 defeat in the Rugby Championship at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany. The Boks, unbeaten in six Test matches in 2017 leading up to this match, would’ve gone into […]
New Zealand ends Proteas winning streak
JOHANNESBURG, February 22 (ANA) – A courageous 26-ball half-century by Dwaine Pretorius was not enough as the Proteas saw their 12-game winning run halted by a six-run defeat to New Zealand in the second One-Day International (ODI) in Christchurch on Wednesday. Chasing 290 for victory at the Hagley Oval, the tourists failed to make the […]