Kris Shannon

New Zealand

Sports Writer at New Zealand Herald

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Black Knights increase A-League lead

3 weeks ago | theaccnz.com | Kris Shannon

By Kris ShannonTen games unbeaten, seven points clear and five more to play – Auckland FC are edging ever closer to the Premier’s Plate. The Black Knights increased their A-League lead with an inelegant but effective victory over Brisbane Roar on Sunday night, breaking a run of three straight draws and leaving them weeks away from making history.
Blues v Brumbies result: Late penalty gives Australian side Super Rugby Pacific win at Eden Park - NZ Herald

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kris Shannon

Blues 20 Brumbies 21 Beauden Barrett’s switch to first-five was an overwhelming success. Unfortunately for the Blues, it lasted only 40 minutes. The...
Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes result: Super Rugby Pacific round four - NZ Herald

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kris Shannon

Moana Pasifika 40 Hurricanes 31 For all the focus on a certain Moana Pasifika flanker, it was a player on the other side of the scrum who inspired a...
Chris Wood hat-trick leaves All Whites one win away from World Cup

1 month ago | theaccnz.com | Kris Shannon

By Kris ShannonThe All Whites are one win away from reaching their third World Cup after slotting seven unanswered goals past Fiji on Friday night. Chris Wood’s side were far too good for the island nation in the Oceania qualifying semifinal at Sky Stadium, with the skipper’s hat-trick of headers helping New Zealand into Monday night’s final at Eden Park.
All Whites v Fiji result: New Zealand romp to victory in Fifa World Cup semifinal qualifier

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kris Shannon

New Zealand 7Fiji 0The All Whites are one win away from reaching their third World Cup after slotting seven unanswered goals past Fiji on Friday night. Chris Wood’s side were far too good for the island nation in the Oceania qualifying semifinal at Sky Stadium, with the skipper’s hat-trick of headers helping New Zealand into Monday night’s final at Eden Park.
Black Caps v India: New Zealand fall to defeat in Champions Trophy final

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kris Shannon

Mitchell Santner and the Black Caps were unable to claim the Champions Trophy. Photo / Getty ImagesIf it’s any consolation for the Black Caps, this loss was closer to Melbourne than Lord’s. New Zealand were undeniably second best as India won the Champions Trophy final by four wickets in Dubai, extending their opponents’ long wait for limited-overs silverware.
Black Caps v India: New Zealand search for drought-breaking Champions Trophy final win

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kris Shannon

Mitchell Santner and the Black Caps are a win away from glory. Photo / AFPTwenty-five years after taking down Sachin Tendulkar and India without bowling an over an spin, New Zealand’s tweakers could hold the key to securing the team’s second major white-ball trophy.
Black Caps hope history repeats 25 years after last triumph

1 month ago | theaccnz.com | Kris Shannon

By Kris ShannonTwenty-five years after taking down Sachin Tendulkar and India without bowling an over of spin, New Zealand’s tweakers could hold the key to securing the team’s second major white-ball trophy. The Black Caps will be determined to end a decades-long drought when they contest the Champions Trophy final in Dubai tonight, hoping to relive Nairobi 2000 while banishing the memories of Centurion 2009, Melbourne 2015, and Lord’s 2019.
Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes result: Super Rugby Pacific round four

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kris Shannon

Miracle Fai'ilagi dives over in the win over the Hurricanes. Photo / PhotosportMiracle Fai'ilagi dives over in the win over the Hurricanes. Photo / PhotosportMoana Pasifika 40Hurricanes 31For all the focus on a certain Moana Pasifika flanker, it was a player on the other side of the scrum who inspired a drought-breaking win over the Hurricanes.
Blues v Brumbies result: Late penalty gives Australian side Super Rugby Pacific win at Eden Park

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kris Shannon

Beauden Barrett gets a pass away against the Brumbies. Photo / PhotosportBlues 20Brumbies 21Beauden Barrett’s switch to first-five was an overwhelming success. Unfortunately for the Blues, it lasted only 40 minutes. The All Blacks playmaker was forced off with a hand injury as the Blues slumped to a third loss in four games, with a last-minute penalty from Ryan Lonergan handing the Brumbies their first win at Eden Park since 2013.