http://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Sports FanAtticenTue, 27 Jul 2010 10:34:38 GMT60http://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/226We all remember the drama that surrounded Sonny Bill Williams when he left the Bulldogs to take up a lucrative contract with Toulon. I mean, if you were a Doggies fan (or a fan of league at all), you ...Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/225Last nights Charity Shield clash between the Rabbitohs and Dragons (which ended in a 26-all draw, by the way) has got me amped for the upcoming NRL season, kicking off in two weeks. Each season gets b...Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/224The NZRU is set to end months of speculation by naming Mark Hammett as the new head coach of the Wellington Hurricanes. Current coach Colin Cooper is hanging up the coaching boots at the end of this s...Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/223The new NRL All-Star game played between the Indigenous All-Stars and a fan-selected NRL team is now an absolute must for the rugby league calender. Not only is it a fantastic way to celebrate the inp...Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/222Well, we've had a look at the Super 14 teams from New Zealand and Australia, so that just leaves us the five South African sides. While I'm hoping for a clean sweep from the New Zealand teams, there ...Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/221It's part 2 of our Super 14 review...although you probably could have guessed that from the title. Yeah. Anyway, today I'm going to look at the four Aussie teams, and how I think they're shaping up ...Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/220If you're like me, then you're sure to be hanging out for this Friday when the Hurricanes and Blues kick off the 2010 Super 14. It seems like an eternity since we've had any rugby...in fact, I'm seri...Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/219After spending most of 2009 on the sidelines, today's warm-up game between the Blues and the Chiefs was supposed to be Ali Williams' return to rugby. It didn't last long. After three minutes of game ...Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/218First there was Luke McAlister, then Chris Jack, and now it looks certain that 46 Test veteran Aaron Mauger will be returning to New Zealand shores, aiming to reclaim his place in the All Blacks ahead...Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Football/article/217The Wellington Phoenix must quickly recover from the horror of Perth to regroup for Tuesday night+rsquo;s epic encounter against the Melbourne Victory at Etihad Stadium. They face a quick turnaround ...Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/216At the start of this year, I started thinking about what I could do to challenge myself in 2010. After some thought, I settled on running a marathon for the first time. Funny thing is, I had no idea...Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Football/article/21536 year old Eugene Dadi had one of his most memorable nights of his playing career, a night where he catapulted himself back on to the Hyundai A League scene. It was a performance to remember for Dad...Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/The_Carlos_Column/article/214So I grabbed an old newspaper today, and glanced at the sports section, the main photo was of Stephen Fleming cover driving, his stance tall, the bat held like a shield, the ball long dispatched towar...Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/213The post-2009 NRL season has not been one Steve Price will want to remember. First he had to deal with the loss of the captaincy to Simon Mannering, and now he is facing the club putting pressure on h...Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/212After such a poor performance from the Black Caps in the second Test at the Basin, all the talk was surrounding the changes expected to be made to the top of the order. Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, ...Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/211There can be little disputing that Taupo is one of New Zealand+rsquo;s top event centres - this week, 28/11/2009, we have just hosted the 32nd Cycle challenge. This event involves riding a bike, (of ...Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/210Well, there you have it New Zealand - after two years of desperately missing his services, Shane Bond has returned to us. And lasted one game.While I'm not at all surprised given his history with inj...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/209The All Blacks have had somewhat of a mixed bag this year with some solid performances, and the odd game we'd all rather forget, but they saved their best for the final Test of the year (they will pla...Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/208Firstly, I just want to say that the Test on Sunday morning (NZ time) between the All Blacks and England was not the boring Test everyone seems to be saying it was. People seem to equate low scoring T...Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/207I coach kids. Young adults. The Youth. In America, rugby is small. Its less than small. Rugby doesn+rsquo;t register with the consciousness of the youth except for negative stereotypes like +ldquo;cra...Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/206England had better beware - they're next in line to face the All Blacks, who will be looking to bounce back from a less than impressive performance against Italy. Graham Henry is aiming to select his ...Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/205The five New Zealand Super 14 franchises have announced their squads for the 2010 season, which is a clear reminder that the 2010 season is just around the corner. Next year's Super 14 is going to be...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/204In what has come as a huge shock the Warriors have made a decision to cut Steve Price as captain, giving the role to long term prospect Simon Mannering. 2009 was not the best for the club, but Prices ...Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/The_Carlos_Column/article/203Now I+rsquo;m like the average Kiwi bloke, I love my rugby, I grew up in a small farming community where rugby was the main winter sport focus, and all my mates played the game, along with their fathe...Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/200The All Black's win over the Wallabies on Saturday night may not have been the most complete performance, but it was enough to get the Tour off to a winning start. But the win has come at a cost with ...Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/The_Carlos_Column/article/199Well it looks like New Zealand Cricket has succumbed to player power once more, with the sacking of Coach Andy Moles. It seems that the players are the ones in control of the good ship HMS NZCricket,...Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/198We're down to the final four in what has been a very exciting NPC campaign. It's been one of the better campaigns in recent years, and the revival has brought an increase in interest from rugby fans r...Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/The_Carlos_Column/article/197I would like to start this article by saying there would be fewer people less qualified than me to talk about boxing; I have never entered a ring. My only connection to boxing is an uncle of mine who ...Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/196Our second game of the season, and boy did Dunedin turn on a stunner! It wasn't an official DCA game - we weren't scheduled for a game for the long weekend - but it was still serious as far as stats ...Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/202Our second game of the season, and boy did Dunedin turn on a stunner! It wasn't an official DCA game - we weren't scheduled for a game for the long weekend - but it was still serious as far as stats ...Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/195Joe Rokocoko's exclusion from the upcoming tour to Japan and Europe has probably not come as a surprise to many people. His form has been shaky at best, with only the odd glimpse of the form we have c...Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/194We all knew Graham Henry wouldn't make too many changes to his All Blacks squad for the upcoming tour to Japan and Europe, so four new caps isn't that much of a shock. However, two of the new inclusio...Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/193On Sunday, Graham Henry and his two accomplices will select a thirty three man squad for the upcoming tour of Japan and Europe. I'm of the firm belief that it is on tours such as these that you introd...Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/192Black Caps all-rounder Jacob Oram has called it quits on his Test playing days, giving in to a series of injuries - the latest (a hamstring strain) forcing him out of the Champions Trophy. Oram has de...Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/191It was 3rd time lucky for Dunedin club cricket - we finally got a game in on Saturday, after the first two games of the season were rained off.Although when I say 'game', I mean 'trudging around in mu...Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/201It was 3rd time lucky for Dunedin club cricket - we finally got a game in on Saturday, after the first two games of the season were rained off.Although when I say 'game', I mean 'trudging around in mu...Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/190In a year that was very much up and down for the All Blacks, one bright spot was the emergence of young Issac Ross, who quickly established himself as a very talented young star. Right from the first ...Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/188The Melbourne Storm have shown the world why they're the team of the decade with a thrilling 23-16 win over the high flying Parramatta Eels. It's the Storm's fourth straight Grand Final, and the win m...Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/189Things have been pretty grim for the Otago Highlanders over the past few years, with player retention being their biggest hurdle. Well, things are set to get a whole lot worse for the struggling franc...Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/187To a certain extent, if you play sport you are going to get injured - it may be a small sprain to the ankle or a major bone crunching collision. In this first instalment I would like talk about my in...Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/185There's no escaping the fact that for the past four or five years the Melbourne Storm have been the benchmark in the NRL, playing in the past three Grand Finals, and winning one against the Sea Eagles...Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/186I checked the weather forecast first thing this morning, hoping to see an improvement over the one I heard yesterday. What I got, unfortunately, was a forecast detailing wintery showers and snow on th...Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/184I spent my Sunday watching two young rugby teams go head to head in the South Island Under 48kg competition. It was Otago (my cousins team) taking on Canterbury Country, in what turned out to be a ver...Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/183We're really down to the business end of the NRL season, now. Only four teams remain, and this weekend they'll go toe-to-toe for a place on the grandest stage of them all. This Friday night the Bulld...Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/182Saturday nights performance from the All Blacks was exactly what we've been waiting for all year. Their 33-6 thumping of the Wallabies was just what the doctor ordered, as they closed off the 2009 Tri...Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/179On conclusion of the +ldquo;Hell+rsquo;s Pizza Little Devils+rdquo; ride, the atmosphere goes up a notch, as competitors ready themselves for the start of the main event, which is actually two events ...Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/180Wow. Wow. Wow. And Wow again, actually. This was my response when I heard that Argentina had been officially invited by SANZAR to join the Tri-Nations as of 2012. The Tri-Nations is the best interna...Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/181Tom Donnelly has been an important part of Otago rugby since 2002, and has always been a player of huge potential. He's been on the cusp of making the All Blacks for the past few seasons, and now, at ...Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/178On an overcast and slightly wet Saturday morning the Jamis Day Night thriller took place in Taupo, with over three thousand souls converging on Spa Park. Taupo has been hosting the event for a number...Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/177It was always going to be a tough night at the office for the All Blacks. Not only did they need to beat the Springboks, but score four trys in doing so, and not allow the Springboks to gain a bonus ...Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/176The All Blacks will head into tonights crucial Test versus the Springboks with two first-fives in the back line. Dan Carter gets the number ten jersey (not that there was much doubt about that), while...Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/174September footy is upon us, and while some of us are mourning the fact the Warriors won't be there, the excitement surrounding the playoffs is still very high. Before we begin the march to the grand ...Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/175While eight teams will be well into the chaos that surrounds 'Mad Monday' (expect a few less than ideal news items to arise...), the NRL's Top 8 sides are only one week away from the pressures that su...Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Grassroots/article/173On a fresh, crisp and clear morning, nearly 1000 people lined up for Taupo's 3rd Mizuno 1/2 marathon, held over as many months. This is the first year the competition has been held in this format, a...Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/1702009 is a year best forgotten by Warriors fans, who have been left with nothing more to say than "There's always next year". This was without a doubt the most disappointing of seasons by the Warriors...Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/169There have been a lot of rumours about the return of Carl Hayman to New Zealand soil over the past twelve months, and while he didn't make it back for this year's Super 14, he was very close to signin...Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/168It was, yet again, a brave, valiant, and completely unsuccessful fight from Daniel Vettori, as he tried with every last bit of skill he had to save the Black Caps from yet another humiliating defeat. ...Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/167Peter de Villiers (Springbok coach) once again appears to have lost his mind, this time claiming the Springboks are revolutionary and leading the way for the rest of the world. I find this statement t...Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/We_Want_You/article/166Sports FanAttic has been around for a while now, and during our time we've noticed a real lack of grass-roots coverage in the sports news/reporting world. We pride ourselves on knowing our sports as ...Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/165After two days of the second cricket test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, I'm left shaking my head. Err...again. The Black Caps just can't seem to string together consistently good sessions in Te...Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/164Conrad Smith will be forced to sit out the remaining two games in this year's Tri-Nations, after straining his hamstring in the 19-18 win over the Wallabies. It's not the first time Smith has injured ...Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/163As the Black Caps prepare to go to battle once again with Sri Lanka, I'm left wondering why they aren't being crucified by the New Zealand public after their last less-than-impressive performance. Whe...Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/160It was by no means a perfect game by the All Blacks, but last nights win against the Wallabies was a step back in the right direction. It was a game riddled with handling errors and penalties by both ...Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/162It's funny that in the final season of the NPC in its current format, we are being treated to one of the most exciting competitions in recent years. Teams who have struggled to keep up with the big bo...Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/159I read today that apparently Ma'a Nonu has been dropped because of his lack of skill when it comes to kicking, and that's the reason for Henry going with Luke McAlister at second five. There's no dou...Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/158Graham Henry has made three significant changes to his All Blacks line up, as they get ready to take on the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday night. This is a crucial game for both sides, and it's clea...Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/157If you thought there was pressure on the shoulders of Graham Henry, then spare a thought for Robbie Deans, who heads into this week's clash with the All Blacks under twice the pressure. Deans took ov...Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/156Surprise, surprise - Dan Carter has been included in the 26 man All Black squad for the upcoming Test against the Aussies in Sydney. This had to be the worst-kept secret, as Henry kept the public in t...Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/155Otago finally got their 2009 NPC season under way after two disappointing losses, although I personally wasn't too upset that they didn't take the Ranfurly Shield. After last weeks loss to Southland i...Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/153I find it quite ironic that after all the resting and rotating that we've been subjected to during Graham Henry's reign, he would be upset by Jamie Joseph (Wellingtons NPC coach) deciding to leave out...Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/154I can't believe all the talk from Graham Henry and his assistants over whether or not Dan Carter will make a return to the All Blacks for their next Test against the Wallabies. They keep saying they w...Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/152You have got to be kidding me. That was my reaction when I woke up yesterday morning to hear that Greg Inglis had been stood down by the Melbourne Storm, after he was arrested for assaulting his girl...Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/150Before I get into this post, you're probably wondering about the guy with the violin, and how he could possibly relate to the Auckland rugby team. Well, there's a couple of ways, actually. Firstly, ...Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/149Ok, cricket quizz time: Q: What's the ONE thing you shouldn't do when you have the Australian cricket team on the ropes? A: Let them off! England had one hand on the Ashes, the other fending the Aus...Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/148I realise it's a pretty rare thing to see the All Blacks playing in the NPC these days, but it's absolutely vital that they're made to go back to the 'grass roots' of New Zealand rugby, and dust up on...Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/147Hearing Steve Hansen say that they 'can only pick from the best available' seems like a cop-out to me. An excuse for the way the All Blacks played in South Africa. Yes, we are missing Dan Carter, Ali...Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/146The Warriors have confirmed the signing of NRL 'bad boy' Brett Seymour for the 2010 NRL season. It's a huge gamble for the club, who are definitely going out on a limb for the troubled Seymour. The W...Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/145I didn't think it was possible, but in the space of only one week the All Blacks have managed to get worse. They were far from their best last week against the 'Boks, but Sundays game was even more u...Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/143I was shocked to hear this morning that apparently Graham Henry doesn't believe in challenging the opposition lineout. I'm not too sure how reliable the source of this "fact" is, but based on the All ...Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/144With all the code switching that's been going on for the past few seasons, I wasn't surprised when I heard that Karmichael Hunt had decided to leave the Brisbane Broncos to take up a contract with a d...Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/142It seems like every time the All Blacks lose, I start looking for reasons to blame everyone but the All Blacks. Well, this time I have something to blame the boys for. The Test versus the 'Boks was ...Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/141For the first time in as long as I can remember, I went to watch some age grade rugby on Saturday. I don't think I've seen any rugby like this since I was playing as a kid, and I really enjoyed watchi...Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/139So far this year, we've seen the All Blacks take a hammering from the media and the public for all manner of things. The squad was too inexperienced (through no fault of the coaching staff, I might ad...Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/140Graham Henry has made two changes to the side that beat the Wallabies last Saturday. The first change is of no real surprise, with Joe Rokocoko coming back into the starting 15 in place of Corey Jane....Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/137No, I'm not trying to compete for the 'Worlds Most Boring Article Title' - although I may very well have a shot at winning with this one. Statistics are gathered in sports for good reason. They prov...Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/138Timana Tahu has walked away from his contract with the Australian Rugby Union, and will return to the Parramatta Eels at the beginning of 2010. Tahu played for the Eels from 2005-07, and became one of...Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/136News that the Warriors are looking to sign former Sharks halfback Brett Seymour have left me extremely bewildered. Seymour is a talented player, I'm not disputing that, but he clearly has a problem wi...Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/135Ok, so before I start this rant I have to say that I was impressed with the Warrior's efforts against the Roosters on Sunday. They might have got off to a slow start, but they bounced back well, and p...Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/132The All Blacks have struck first blood in the Tri Nations, with a solid 22-16 win over the Wallabies in Auckland. There's no doubt the All Blacks were going into the Test under a huge amount of pressu...Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/133Only a few weeks after Auckland made a bid, albeit an unsuccessful one, to nab the services of Dan Carter, the Canterbury Rugby Union has apparently made a bid to secure Isaia Toeava's services. It wo...Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/130OK, so the beginning of the All Black's 2009 campaign has been a little underwhelming. We were out-muscled by the French in Dunedin, only just scraped by in the second Test in Wellington, and the les...Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/129The All Blacks were able to bounce back from last week's loss to the French, with a very hard fought 14-10 win. It was another tough game for both sides, and while the French may have been able to ou...Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/128The first All Blacks lineup has been named for 2009, and while Graham Henry, Wayne Smith and Steve Hansen may have had a few headaches with player availability, overall the team is about as strong as ...Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/127Graham Henry has named his first All Blacks squad for 2009, set to take on France and Italy in the upcoming Iveco Series. With several incumbant players on the side line with injuries, Henry has been ...Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/126This is, without a doubt, my favourite time of year. The All Black season is just around the corner, and Game One of the 2009 State of Origin is only a few sleeps away.I'm so amped for Origin it's no...Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/125I know the whole Matthew Johns incident has been dragged through the mud for the past few weeks, but I need to vent my frustration over the whole issue - so here's my bit.For starters, I have to say t...Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/124How's it going sports fans? I know it's been a long time since I've done a sports post (what with the new exercise regime, and all), but now that we're into some good habits I thought I'd better get m...Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/123Day 30 - Chris:6.20am: Bowl of muesli. 10.20am: A banana.12.00pm: Tomato soup with two vegemite sandwiches.1.30pm: A strawberry muffin.3.15pm: An apple.5.50pm: Two homemade burgers (grilled chicken,...Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/122Day 29 - Chris: 6.20am: Bowl of muesli.10.00am: A banana.12.10pm: A cup of tomato soup, and a tomato sandwich.3.00pm: An apple.5.45pm: Pumpkin soup, a salad, and three pieces of bruschetta bread ...Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/121Day 28 - Chris: 9.00am: Banana and hazelnut smoothie.12.30pm: Two sandwiches (one had ham, cheese, and lettuce, they other cheese and beetroot).2.00pm: Four cruckets with vegemite, an apple, a ca...Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/120Day 27 - Chris: 9.00am: Banana and hazelnut smoothie.10.30am: Cup of coffee, and two piklets with raspberry jam (no cheese toasties this week).12.10pm: Two buns (cheese, tomato, beetroot, and cuc...Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/119Day 26 - Chris: 6.20am: Muesli, two Brazil nuts, and half a dozen almonds.10.10am: A pottle of yogurt, and a banana.12.15pm: Two buns (chicken, cheese, tomato, and cucumber), and a strawberry muf...Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/117The Super 14 has by no means been the most exciting competition this year, but the race to the semis has really kicked the competition into gear. With the penultimate round upon us, seven teams are s...Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/118Day 25 - Chris:6.20am: Bowl of muesli, two Brazil nuts, and five almonds.10.00am: A banana.11.00am: A pottle of yogurt.12.20pm: Two buns with tomato and cucumber, and a strawberry muffin.1.00pm: An ap...Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/116Day 24 - Chris: 6.20am: A bowl of muesli, a feijoa, and two Brazil nuts.10.10am: A banana.11.30am: An apple.12.10pm: Two buns with tomato, cucumber and cheese. 1.00pm: Another apple.2.30pm: An Up n'...Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/115Day 23 - Chris: 6.20am: Bowl of muesli with apricot yogurt, and two Brazil nuts.10.15am: A banana.12.20pm: Chicken and vegetable soup, a tomato sandwich, and an apple.1.45pm: Another apple and a car...Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/113Day 22 - Chris:6.20am: Muesli with yogurt, and two Brazil nuts.10.10am: A banana.12.00pm: Tomato soup, a tomato sandwich, and an apple.1.50pm: Another apple.4.30pm: Three cruskets (two vegemite, one p...Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/112Day 21 - Chris: 9.00pm: Two eggs (fried with a little olive oil) on English muffins, and five hazelnuts. 12.10pm: Two smoked salmon sandwich's, and two cruskets with vegemite.2.30pm: 125g of yogurt....Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/111Daaaaay 20 - Chris:8.40am: An English muffin with vegemite, a feijoa, two Brazil nuts.10.30am: Three cheese toasties (equals 1.5 pieces of toast), and a coffee.12.00pm: A banana smoothee with strawbe...Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/109We're in the third week of our journey to a healthier lifestyle, and I have to say that this week has been a little tougher than the previous two for me.My eating habits are still going great, and I'm...Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/110Day 19 -Chris:6.15am: Bowl of muesli with berry yogurt. Also 1/2 a dozen almonds.10.00am: Banana.12.00pm: Tomato sandwich, apricot yogurt, and two cruskets with vegemite (which unfortunately went a bi...Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/105Day 18 -Chris: 6.20am: Bowl of muesli with apricot yogurt, followed with two brazil nuts.10.00am: Banana.12.10pm: Tomato sandwich, a cup of tomato soup, and an apricot yogurt.2.00pm: Apricot muffin a...Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/103When Chris and I decided we'd do this whole 'get healthy and into shape' thing, documenting our progress publicly never even crossed our minds. We were planning on just getting on with it, like the...Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/104Onto day 17 -Chris:6.20am: Bowl of muesli and yogurt.Was training a new guy at work, so didn't have time to stop and have something during the morning....12.10pm: Sandwich (tomato, cheese and chicken)...Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/114This Friday, the Kiwis and the Kangaroos will go head to head in their traditional Anzac rivalry. It's no secret that the Kiwi's are not that successful when it comes to beating the Aussies in the Anz...Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/102Day 16 - Chris:6.20am: Bowl of muesli with low fat milk, followed by a banana.10.05am: An apple.10.30am: Sanitarium Up n' Go Energise (mocha flavour).12.00pm: Tomato sandwich and an orange.2.30pm: A b...Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/101Day 15...Chris: 6.20am: Muesli (no yogurt today, not sure why...), but had a banana as well.10.20am: An apple12.10pm: Sandwich (edam cheese and tomato), an orange, and a carrot1.30pm: Sanitarium Up n...Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/100Day 14, and tomorrow is weigh-in #3!Chris: 8.45am: Muesli and yogurt10.30am: Chicken and vegetable wrap (with mango chutney).12.30pm: Sandwich (salmon, tomato, cheese and beetroot), a BLT bun, and ...Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/99Day 13 - Saturday, which is always hard!Chris:8.40am: Muesli and yogurt, and a banana.10.30am: Coffee and three cheese toasties (equals 1.5 pieces of bread, with cheese and a little bit of bacon) - I ...Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/98Day 12, and things didn't go so well for Israel... Chris: 6.15am: Muesli and yogurt for breakfast8.40am: Sanitarium Up 'n Go Energise (choc flavour)10.26am: Banana and a Le Snack12.20am: Two sandwhi...Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/96Well, I thought I might (just briefly) shed some light on the last week of Israel's food intake. Last week, he announced that maybe it would be a good idea if HE had a go at the grocery shopping. I ...Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/97Onto day 11: Chris:6.20am: Surprise surprise, muesli and yogurt for breakfast8.30am: Sanitarium Up 'n Go Energise (choc flavour)10.30am: Banana for morning tea.......again. Predictable I know, but it...Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/95Daaaaay 10 - into double figures :D Chris: 6.20am: Same old muesli and yogurt for breakfast10.00am: Banana12.15am: Sandwich (tomato and cheese), topped off with an orange. My goodness, my in-take...Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/93Well, the first week of "The Journey" is done and dusted, and I have to say I've really enjoyed it. This is such an epic change in the way I live, and while I've attempted the whole gym thing before,...Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/94Day 9 in-take: Chris: 6.15am: Muesli with yogurt10.40am: Once again, I had a banana for morning tea12.20pm: Peanut butter and honey sandwich, and I rounded off lunch with an orange1.40pm: Medium...Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/91Day 8, folks - and today was weigh-in day. Check out our numbers! Chris: 6.10am: Bowl of muesli with yogurt, and a cup of tea10.20am: Banana for morning tea11.30: Carrot to top off the morning12.10...Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/92After last week's dramatic golden point win over the Roosters, the Warriors once again had to contend with over time - this time against the Melbourne Storm. With the scores locked at 14-all with sec...Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/90Into day 7 - tomorrow is Monday, and our next weigh-in. Chris: 8.30am: Muesli and yogurt for breakfast1.20pm: Six muscles1.35pm: Two pieces of dried fruit, and a chicken wrap (chicken, grated carrot...Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/89Alrighty, onto day 6 - only a couple of days of intake left before the next weigh-in! Chris: 8.30am: Muesli and natural for breakfast, topped off with a banana10.30am: Coffee and three cheese toas...Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/88Annnd onto day 5... Chris: 6.20am: Muesli and natural yogurt, plus a fruit twist10.20am: One Kiwifruit plus one raspberry fruit bar12.20pm: Sandwich (tomato and cheese), also had a chicken roll ...Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/86Just when you thought the Sea Eagles were getting their season back on track, they've been struck down by an injury to star fullback Brett Stewart.Stewart made his return to footy two weeks ago agains...Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/87 Righto - day 4: Chris: 8.45am: Cereal with natural yogurt11.45am: Bagel for lunch (smoked chicken, bree cheese, lettuce, cranberry sauce and mayo). Made a nice change from the usual sandwich...Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/85Onto day 3... Chris: 6.20am: 'Breakfast of Champions' - a.k.a muesli with natural yogurt, followed by a small glass of orange juice.10am: Banana for morning tea.11am: Raspberry fruit stick - forgot ...Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/84Right, day 2 - how'd we go? Chris: 6.20am: Muesli with peaches and natural yogurt10.00am: Following the trend of yesterday, I had a banana and a raspberry fruitstickMidday: Sandwich with tomato, eda...Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/83Right, so today was D-Day - the first day of our revised diet, and brand new fitness plan. Here's how our day's went down: Chris: Breakfast: cereal (muesli), natural yogurt and peach slices x4 ...Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/82The Warriors have broken a three game losing streak, with a thrilling 17-16 golden point win over the Roosters. The Roosters led at half time after running out to a 16-0 lead, and with the way the War...Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Message_Board/article/81This is where you can chat about our health and fitness journey - ask us questions, give us feedback, or tell us how YOU'RE getting on.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Our_Journey/article/80It's heading into winter here in New Zealand - the time of year when all of the good health and fitness work that gets done over summer stops. And in our case, takes a very, very long break.But not T...Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/79After five rounds of NRL action, I thought I'd take a look at how each of the clubs are stacking up. There'll be a few people surprised by what's been happening in the first five weeks - sides like t...Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/77The Warriors, I hate to say, have hit a wall. They've gone down 24-22 to the Newcastle Knights this afternoon in what was a pretty disappointing effort by the boys. It's the Warrior's third straight...Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/76While the rugby has not been the most exciting to watch, the 2009 Super 14 is proving to be a very close competition - ten teams are still in the hunt for a top four finish. Sitting at the top of the...Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/75I have to admit that despite my love for the game of rugby, my interest in the Super 14 this year has been at an all-time low. The competition started off with a hiss and a roar, but as the weeks have...Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/74 It's hard to believe that the Manly Sea Eagles are struggling to pick up their first win in 2009. Really hard. Consider the fact that it was only last October when they crushed the Storm by 40-0 ...Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/73The start to this year's NRL season has been one of the most exciting in recent years. With the exception of the Sea Eagles, all the teams have picked up wins, and the season is looking like it will b...Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Message_Board/article/71Welcome to the SFA, sports fans. Let us know you're here, what sports you're into, games you're watching...Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/70For the second year in a row, the Rabbitohs have defeated the Warriors at Mt. Smart Stadium - this time coming back from a 12 point deficit to win 22-16. The Warriors took an early lead with trys to...Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/68It's no secret that Otago Highlanders fans have been somewhat of a rare species over the past few seasons, and it's something that has caused the franchise a few headaches - not to mention financial c...Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Message_Board/article/69Feel free to jump in here and leave a message about...well...anything!Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/66After two rounds of the 2009 NRL, the Warriors were flying high with two very good wins over the Eels and the Sea Eagles - and with the Broncos heading to town, the Warriors were expected to pick up t...Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/64At 23/3 after 40-odd minutes of cricket, you could have been forgiven for writing the Black Caps off that early.In fact, I probably would have found it strange if you'd talked positively about New Zea...Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/61The Warriors are sitting on top of the NRL ladder after two rounds, following a last minute victory over last year's Premiers, the Manly Sea Eagles. The 26-24 win was hard fought, with the Sea Eagles ...Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/51At long last the NRL season has kicked off - and what a first round it was. The Bulldogs and the Rabbitohs were the two surprise packages of the first round, both picking up big wins against quality ...Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/58Yet another round of Super 14 action has been and gone, and after only four weeks a few things are starting to stand out.Firstly, the Sharks are emerging as the team to beat, and although the Bulls ar...Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/57Week three of the Super 14 was a very interesting week indeed, with only two of the seven home teams defending their territory - it was definitely a week for the visitors. Only the Warratahs and the R...Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby_League/article/50With the death of young rising star Sonny Fai, the year could not have got off to a worse start for the Warriors. But while nothing could ever make up for such a tragic loss, the Warriors are off to ...Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/56The Super 14 has rolled into it's second week, and if there's one thing that's emerging early on it's that all the teams seem to be very close, with only the Bulls and the Sharks winning by more than ...Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/55The first round of the Super 14 has been rounded off with the final four games of the weekend. The Crusaders got their title defence off to a good start with a gutsy 19-13 win over the Chiefs, who cam...Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/54The 2009 Super 14 has got off to a thrilling start, with three incredibly exciting games - which just goes to show that the Super 14 competition is anything but stale.The Highlanders hosted the ACT Br...Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Rugby/article/53We're less than a week away from the start of the 2009 Super 14, and although it doesn't seem that long ago since we were celebrating the success of the All Blacks Grand Slam tour in November, we can'...Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/44The Black Caps have struck the first blow in the Chappell-Hadlee series, winning a thrilling match off the last ball of the game.The win has been somewhat overshadowed by an incident involving Austr...Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Cricket/article/59Brendon Diamanti and Trent Boult are the new faces in the Black Caps squad named for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series in Australia.Diamanti has been on the New Zealand scene for some time now, and ...Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sportsfanattic.co.nz/Top_5s/article/134The beauty of sports is that nothing is ever guaranteed. Those who are highly favoured to win don't always do so, and it's moments like these that get the whole world talking. People love to see the ...Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT