Andrew Johnsen is the Northern Advocate sports editor
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Opinion: Rugby cards leaving everyone red-faced
Cards mar opening two tests of French series, writes Andrew Johnsen.
Kamo send statement in 39-14 win over Old Boys Marist
Kamo eased past Old Boys Marist 39-14 in their top-of-the-table clash.
QSM for Whangārei cricketing pillar Peter Crawford
Paul Crawford has received the Queen's Service Medal after a life of community work.
Woodman grateful for Ngāpuhi support
Forty family members supported Portia Woodman as she scored in the Games sevens final.
Jugger-naut set to hit Whangarei
A national jugger tournament will be played at Kensington Park this weekend.
Rugby: Kamo team to beat after toppling OBM
Kamo go well clear at the top of the table after their win over Old Boys Marist.
Dolphins join Poplar on mega-swim
Sarah Poplar completes 21km swim in eight hours and 10 minutes.
Is this New Zealand's fittest mum?
Rochelle Record says Fittest Mum competition is tough but highly rewarding.
Team NZ sail off with supreme honour
Team New Zealand beat out the Black Ferns amongst others for the accolade.
Touch: Tai Tokerau U10 Mixed Elite side take title
Coach credits hard work before tournament with his sides' stunning results.
Captaincy brings out best in Southee
Two matches, two wins for the Northland quick bowler as Black Caps captain.
Cricket: Coutts belts 50 to lead Onerahi to T20 title
Fletcher Coutts took two wickets before hitting a half century in the victory.
Tuke 'gutted' to miss awards
Blair Tuke earned the Supreme award at two Northland sports awards evenings.
Depression ultimate battle for Ninja Warrior
Francis Cullimore took on Australian Ninja Warrior.
Ex-Kamo High pupil signs for Juventus
Former Kamo High School student Katie Rood has signed with the Italian club.
Player faces judiciary after verbal abuse of ref
The NRU have acted swiftly with incidents like this in the last month.
Parker out to repay his family
WBO world heavyweight champion Parker spent some well-earned time relaxing in Brisbane.
Champion ready for any fighter
Parker takes on Hughie Fury in September after their first clash was postponed.
Kiwi part-timers trying to tame Lions
The haves and have-nots of the Lions and the NZ Provincial Barbarians.
Barbarians name side to take on Lions
The New Zealand Provincial Barbarians will be the first Kiwi side to face the Lions.