Steven Holloway

Hamilton

Premium Sports Editor at New Zealand Herald

Co-host of the Between Two Beers podcast.

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Top matches of 2012 - No.9

Jul 12, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Arsenal striker Theo Walcott. Photo / Getty Images. The stunning, spectacular and the sentimental, nzherald.co.nz lists the top ten sporting matches of 2012. Number 9: Arsenal 7 Reading 531 October, 2012This was one of the most astonishing matches in the history of English football. OK, so it might only have been the Capital One Cup but it was still a wild roller coaster of emotions for everyone watching.
Top matches of 2012 - No.3: East Coast snare Meads Cup

Jul 12, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Members of the East Coast rugby team celebrate after winning the Meads Cup Final between East Coast and Wanganui. Photo / Getty Images. The stunning, spectacular and the sentimental, nzherald.co.nz lists the top ten sporting matches of 2012. Number 3: East Coast snare Meads Cup in dramatic fashionSaturday October 27th, 2012With fifteen minutes to play in the final of the Meads Cup, the East Coast rugby team was staring defeat square in the eyes.
Top matches of 2012 - No.8

Jul 12, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Conrad Smith's last minute try secured a dramatic victory for the Hurricanes. Photo / Getty Images The stunning, spectacular and the sentimental, nzherald.co.nz lists the top ten sporting matches of 2012. Number 8: Hurricanes sink the Blues in the final playFriday March 23, 2012When the Blues look back at defining moments that ruined their 2012 Super Rugby season, their last-second loss to the Hurricanes in round five will stick out like a sore thumb.
Top matches of 2012 - No.7: Epic Aussie Open final

Jul 12, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Novac Djokovic struck a clinching, inside-out forehand winner to beat Rafa Nadal at 1.37 on the Monday morning. Photo / Getty Images. The stunning, spectacular and the sentimental, nzherald.co.nz lists the top ten sporting matches of 2012. Number 7: Epic Aussie Open finalSunday January, 2012It was the longest Grand Slam final in the history of tennis, the seventh longest match in the history of men's singles, and the longest match in the history of the Australian Open.
Top matches of 2012 - No.5

Jul 12, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Going into the fourth instalment of the fierce, and utterly compelling Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez rivalry, fans knew they could once again expect something special. Photo / Getty Images. The stunning, spectacular and the sentimental, nzherald.co.nz lists the top ten sporting matches of 2012. Number 5: Pacquiao knocked out coldSunday December 9th, 2012The sight of the world's best fighter lying unresponsive, face down on the canvas is one of the most shockingly memorable moments of 2012.
Top matches of 2012 - No.2: Miracle at Medinah

Jul 12, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Martin Kaymer of Europe celebrates after making the winning putt as his caddie Craig Connelly watches on the 18th green to win The 39th Ryder Cup. Photo / Getty Images. The stunning, spectacular and the sentimental, nzherald.co.nz lists the top ten sporting matches of 2012. Number 2: The miracle at MedinahSeptember 28-30, 2012The 2012 Ryder Cup will long be remembered as one of the great days in European sporting history.
Financial trouble and scandals: How Steve Tew navigated NZ Rugby's storms

Jun 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Home / SportBy Steven Holloway Sport Editor - DigitalVIEW PROFILESaveshareShare this articlefacebookcopy linktwitterlinkedinredditemailSteve Tew, former NZ Rugby chief executive, discusses his role and the challenges of leading rugby in New Zealand. Tew shares insights on managing controversies, including financial losses and scandals, and highlights the Respect and Responsibility Review.
Soccer's state of play: Professional pathways - three ways to go pro

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Marco Rojas of the All Whites. Photo / Getty ImagesNew Zealand can once again take a place at soccer's grandest table if they get past Mexico in their qualifying playoff. Victory will mean a third appearance in the finals, and the second in back-to-back tournaments. All that after a 28-year hiatus since John Adshead and his squad shoved open a door previously seen as unmoveable for New Zealand soccer. So what shape is the game in approaching a huge week for the sport in this country?
Football: Vicelich receives New Years Honour

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to footballEvery time Ivan Vicelich retires from the All Whites, something great happens for New Zealand football. In 2008, at the ripe age of 31, the rangy defender decided to put his family ahead of his ageing international legs. A year later, after reversing that decision, Vicelich played a key role in helping New Zealand to their first World Cup in 32 years, and then played in every match as they went unbeaten in South Africa.
NZ football facing $690,000 hit from Fifa fallout

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Steven Holloway

Scandal’s disruption to meeting could take big Kiwi gains off table. The Fifa corruption scandal could hit New Zealand Football in the pocket - Auckland City Football Club stands to lose $690,000 in Club World Cup prizemoney because of the turmoil in Zurich.