Patrick McKendry

Senior Sports Reporter at 1News

Senior sports reporter 1News digital. Ex chief rugby writer NZ Herald. Auckland, NZ. [email protected]

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Articles

Barrett leads Crusaders to heart-stopping victory over Hurricanes

1 week ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

Crusaders coach Rob Penney may secretly wish for his players to face public criticism more often after Scott Barrett, under scrutiny for a slow start to the season, led his side to a stirring 31-24 victory over the Hurricanes in Wellington. In an occasionally ill-tempered match which caught fire in the final quarter, All Blacks skipper Barrett showed all his experience but more importantly a relentlessness which typified the red and blacks in their victory at the Cake Tin tonight.
Scott Barrett: Criticism over form 'not far off the mark'

2 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

Scott Barrett, the All Blacks captain who has endured what he admits is a slow start to the Super Rugby Pacific season, says concerns about his form from former All Blacks Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina are “not far off the mark”.
Super Rugby: Blues back on track but Canes may be kicking themselves

2 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

Analysis: The defending champs got home by a point at Eden Park as the Crusaders reaped the benefits of an improved defensive display against the Drua, writes Patrick McKendry. Blues back on trackThey lost hooker Ricky Riccitelli just before kick-off and had skipper Patrick Tuipulotu sent to the sinbin for a dangerous cleanout in the first half, but the Blues, while outscored two tries to one, got the victory over the Hurricanes that they craved.
Chiefs turn it on in final quarter to overtake Reds at the top

2 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

They made hard work of it at times in admittedly tough conditions, but the Chiefs have gone back to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table with a 27-15 victory over the Reds in Hamilton tonight. In a tight contest during which both teams struggled with the constant rain and slippery ball, the Chiefs had the better of the final quarter to run out winners and overtake the Queenslanders at the top.
Analysis: Reign warning - what the Blues must to do arrest slide

3 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

The defending Super Rugby Pacific champions welcome back some heavy artillery for a crunch game against the Hurricanes — and must use them wisely, writes Patrick McKendry. Last year, the most surprising thing about the Blues sweeping all before them on the way to their first Super Rugby title since 2004 was how they did it.
Super Rugby: Chiefs target top spot for Shaun Stevenson's milestone

3 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

The Chiefs make no secret of their desire to take over the No.1 spot on the Super Rugby Pacific table — and they can with a victory over the Reds in Hamilton on Friday night. Fresh from their bye, the Chiefs have plenty to play for – quite apart from their wish for that top spot. Wing Shaun Stevenson, 28, will celebrate his 100th match for the franchise, becoming the 11th player to achieve the milestone.
Blues welcome reinforcements as they attempt to salvage season

3 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

The Blues have welcomed several players back from injury, including playmaker Beauden Barrett, as they seek to rescue their season after a convenient bye. Those back from the injury ward were joined at training today by a surprise guest.
Super Rugby: How Moana magic exposed Crusaders' vulnerabilities

3 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

Analysis: The breakthrough victory in Christchurch was a long time coming, and it was built on Crusaders-like fundamentals, writes Patrick McKendry. Mighty Moana The old saying about the best way to make God laugh is to tell him your plans came to mind while watching Moana Pasifika run around and then through the Crusaders for an historic victory in Christchurch. The 45-29 win was as comprehensive as the scoreline suggests.
Analysis: Red card conundrum puts Northern Hemisphere in a twist

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

Analysis: The 20-minute red card trial in the Six Nations has been criticised for a poor decision in Paris. The argument doesn't stack up, writes Patrick McKendry. The controversy over France hooker Peato Mauvaka’s act of foul play on Scotland halfback Ben White in a recent Six Nations match in Paris – for which he received only a yellow card but was later banned for three matches - rumbles on. But perhaps not in the way many in this part of the world would expect.
Super Rugby: Faltering Blues need some of Moana's spirit

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Patrick McKendry

Analysis: Both Auckland-based teams are struggling for wins, but underdogs Moana Pasifika have impressed with their resolve, writes Patrick McKendry. A tale of two teamsEveryone loves a winner as they say and, to begin with a blatant generalisation, few love them more than Aucklanders – fans with more sporting options than anywhere else in the country and with a shorter attention span as a result.