Tag Archives: New Zealand

USA to Win the World Cup: Interview with ‘defenceman’ Robert Andrew Powell

Posted on May 19, 2014 by

Could the US be the surprise package to win the World Cup? Answer: not at all. But on the eve of the greatest show not on ice, I found the best and only man to suggest otherwise, author Robert Andrew … Continue reading →

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Who to back in the Tour de France 2: Antipodes

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

Moving on from the USA … AustraliaandNewZealand Just typing that made the blood run cold at my fingertips. As a kiwi I loathe people conflating New Zealand and Australia. That little country to our north-west is as far away from … Continue reading →

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The Rocky of Five-a-Side Goalkeeping

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

I became a five-a-side goalkeeper for the usual reason – sloth. Five minutes into any game, wheezing, glossy, highlighter-pink, I would sub myself into goal to grab a breather. Some other slob would soon come in and replace me, but … Continue reading →

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