Stories by Hamish Bidwell

Opinion - The Black Ferns were on a hiding to nothing against England. In the aftermath of that defeat there's been no examination of what went wrong, writes [Hamish Bidwell].

Analysis - There was a truism about Twenty20 cricket that you needed your best batters to face as many balls as possible and NZ was too cute by half in the first-up loss to Pakistan at the men's T20…

Opinion - On what planet does the All Blacks captain go on tour with the team but temporarily relinquish his position, asks Hamish Bidwell

Opinion - Twenty20 is by far the Black Caps' weakest international format and, in normal circumstances, they might not figure in the finals' permutations. But, as luck would have it, pitch conditions…

It's hard not to like Marshall. During his career he thrilled and inspired countless fans and aspiring players, all while carrying himself extremely well off the field, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Opinion - It's a pretty grand conspiracy that MMA fighters Israel Adesanya and Dan Hooker are alleging, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Opinion: There are times when you wonder why the White Ferns cricket team gets so much coverage, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Opinion - The mooted move to a franchise model can't come quick enough for rugby, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Opinion - More hot air, more wasted money, more obfuscation and more salt into the wounds of broken athletes. That's the latest rubbish from Gymnastics New Zealand, Hamish Bidwell writes.

The end of the road isn't necessarily in sight for the New Zealand Warriors, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Comment - You can love rugby without having any regard for NZR, or any confidence in All Blacks head coach Ian Foster, write [Hamish Bidwell].

Opinion - No governing body is going to out themselves and correct the way our children are treated and it's up to us to drive change, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Comment: If the death of cyclist Olivia Podmore doesn't change the way we think about sport and athletes, then nothing will, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Comment: Sometimes it's important to try and watch sport through a child's eyes. When your hobby becomes your profession, it's hard not to lose some of the joy.

Opinion - I love sport, always have, but I find my connection to professional sport becoming weaker and weaker. More than that, I often find I'm revolted by it.

Opinion - For rugby in this part of the world to flourish - and that includes in New Zealand - we need Tongan, Samoan and Fijian rugby players not to play for the All Blacks, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Opinion - You might have noticed our national team have been on an excursion to South Auckland - let's all remember it's as much part of New Zealand as anywhere, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Opinion - The ghosts of past defeats are well beaten with the Black Caps' stunning victory over India, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Opinion - Let's hope New Zealand's 1-0 series win over England turns out to be a victory for test cricket as well, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Opinion - Can the good folk of Brisbane really not see who they're getting into bed with, given the grotesque new lows the IOC have sunk to, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Opinion - Franchise or club sport is where money and prestige increasingly lie; the international game is becoming an afterthought, Hamish Bidwell writes.

Opinion - The decision by four-time tennis grand slam champion Naomi Osaka to skip post-match press conferences at the upcoming French Open ought to be applauded, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Opinion - It is hard to see how NZRPA have anyone's interests at heart but their own, let alone to accept the idea that they are more expert in negotiating deals and running the game than NZR, writes…

Opinion: You have to hand it to Laurel Hubbard - not many of us would willingly go through what the champion weightlifter is about to.

When Moana Pasifika can pay its own way, then we can talk about fairness, Hamish Bidwell writes.