Origin 2023 is upon us. With game 2 this year being played in the other state, you could say Game 1 is almost a must win for the Blues because we all know the other team grow an extra arm and a ref at home. So, for Freddy and his staff, getting the selections right is crucial.

Talofa lava NRL footy fans. As we are approaching round 11 of the 2023 NRL Premiership and a couple weeks off the halfway point as well as being on the eve of the announcement of the State of Origin teams, I thought it was a good time to give out some report cards for our current top 8 teams and assess how they are travelling.

“...stop telling us what you find interesting, and just tell us what you feel.” those words sliced the air like a knife through butter from Stephen A. Smith’s mouth, across the round table, and zeroed in on Jay Williams' agitated face.

There are two reasons why I’m a diehard Auckland Rugby fan. The first is I was born and raised in the City of Sails, Auckland is my city, West Auckland is my home, I love this town, and my unwavering support extends to all sports teams who represent this fine city.

Welcome to Upset City, est: 2023, population 56, slogan: “Where the best get dropped.” This is the town where top-tier sports teams get sent for four unpretentious days to reflect, rehabilitate, re-evaluate, and rejuvenate after experiencing shocking losses to the cellar dwellers of their respective competitions.

Welcome to Upset City, est: 2023, population 56, slogan: “Where the best get dropped.” This is the town where top-tier sports teams get sent for four unpretentious days to reflect, rehabilitate, re-evaluate, and rejuvenate after experiencing shocking losses to the cellar dwellers of their respective competitions.

It's March Madness peeps, not NCAA College Basketball but the sports on SkyTV in Aotearoa version. Here is what I’ll be looking forward to this month.

Thank you for your service, the greatest fans in the NRL salute you. Go forth, and exit the pearly gates of 4 Pines with the honour and privilege of spilling blood, sweat (no bloody tears), and pride (no pun intended) for the maroon and white jersey and the bird of prey logo.

"From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate" Ok, the word hate might be a bit extreme, but this quote by the philosopher Socrates resonates the feelings I had towards his airness Michael Jeffrey Jordan.

England Rugby coach Eddie Jones once referred to the All Blacks as the most dominant team in the history of sport, and part of that can be attributed to the athleticism and joie de vivre that the Polynesian players add to the team.

Kanah Andrews-Nahu is a NZ Weightlifter who has achieved a lot in the sport already and is only 19 years of age.