Narelle Sindos

May 25, 2023 | newshub.co.nz | Narelle Sindos

Wayne Smith. Credits: Image - Photosport; Video - Newshub One of the most treasured pieces of intellectual property in New Zealand Rugby has been retained for the foreseeable future. Double World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith has been appointed in a new role - as performance coach of the Black Ferns and All Blacks. The man dubbed 'The Professor' is now poised to impart more of his vast knowledge to the next generation of leaders.

May 17, 2023 | newshub.co.nz | Narelle Sindos

David and Mea Motu on the bowling green. Credits: Newshub What do boxing and bowls have in common? Not much, unless you're part of the Motu family. Kiwi fighter Mea Motu became a world champion last month and son David hopes to do the same - but on the greens, rather than in the ring. Mea Motu is a master with gloves on, but on the bowling green, she's an apprentice to her son. Perhaps it's no surprise that David's great aunt sparked his passion for bowls.

May 16, 2023 | newshub.co.nz | Alex Powell |Narelle Sindos

Ryan Faithfull coaches Western Springs AFC. Credits: Image - Photosport, Video - Newshub The Football Ferns have delivered stinging criticism for Auckland's Western Springs AFC, whose female players have walked, in protest over the equality scandal that's engulfed the club. Last week, Western Springs - one of the largest clubs in Auckland - parted ways with women's premier head coach Ryan Faithfull.

May 10, 2023 | newshub.co.nz | Narelle Sindos

Michaela Foster. Credits: Photo - Photosport; Video - Newshub Rain or shine, the Football Ferns are out training, and Michaela Foster isn't complaining. "That is the dream obviously, to be a full-time footballer, and to be living it now is pretty amazing," she told Newshub. A dream that hasn't taken long to become reality. This time last year, she was playing for the Northern Rovers in the National League, and there were no rookie struggles once she signed up with the Phoenix.

Apr 27, 2023 | newshub.co.nz | Narelle Sindos

Alexis Pritchard. Credits: Photo - Getty Images; Video - Newshub Olympic and Commonwealth Games boxer Alexis Pritchard is sharing her story in the hope of encouraging others to get moving. She is leading a new project launched by the New Zealand Olympic Committee, aimed at combating an alarming statistic. Pritchard went back to school today - not to learn, but to teach. It's part of a new NZOC program called 'Game Changers'.