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Alex Chapman

Alex is a sports reporter based on Auckland. He has a focus on rugby, cricket, and Olympic sports.

Follow him on Twitter: @AlexChapmanNZ

Latest from Alex Chapman

Lizzie Troussel expresses her joy at returning to the Olympic team.

Paris Olympics 2024

'Fairytale ending to unexpected story': Kiwi diver back from baby hiatus to rekindle Olympic dream

Klimkova.

How losing Football Ferns dressingroom led to coach Klimkova standing down from Paris Olympics

Shaun Johnson stands up to social media trolls.

'Maybe they're the bandwagons': Former Warriors teammates back Johnson's social media stand

Coach Andrew Webster explains his selection against Brisbane Broncos.

'Natural changes': Warriors keep steady ship against Broncos, despite record defeat

Blues brace for soldout Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park.

Blues captain Tuipulotu shrugs off injury, named for Super Rugby Pacific final against Chiefs

Blues look ahead to the final.

Blues savour final build-up as Eden Park sells out for Chiefs blockbuster

Robbie Timo wracks up 500 games for the Sumner rugby club.

All Blacks coach call highlights 500-game celebration for Sumner stalwart Timo

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scores two tries against North Queensland.

Vegas baby, Vegas: Warriors tipped for 2025 'Sin City' season-opener

Coach Andrew Webster has a good headache, as Shaun Johnson nears return.

'He's been the glue': Webster praises Martin's part in Warriors revival, as Johnson return nears

Alex Paulsen turned down big-name clubs to sign with Bournemouth.

Paulsen's Bournemouth signing opens pipeline between Phoenix, EPL

Emma Twigg is back for her fifth Olympics at Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024

'Privilege to be here': Gold-medal sculler Twigg returns for fifth Olympics

Sam Dakin.

Paris Olympics 2024

'Cried in the car for half an hour': Kiwi cyclist Dakin reveals mental health struggles

Danielle Aitchison breaks the T36 200m world record.

'Totally mindblown': Kiwi Paralympics sprinter Aitchison scorches to world record in Japan

Warriors showing faith in players that upset Penrith Panthers.

Warriors prop Fonua-Blake stood down against Dolphins for breach of club standards

NZ cycling has emerged from a dark period to push for medals at Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024

NZ cycling emerges from dark days to carry medal hopes at Paris Olympics

David Liti has been named NZ's sole weightlifter at Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024

World champs Gate, Andrews head powerful NZ cycling squad to Paris Olympics

Colin Munro confirms his Blackcaps retirement four years after his last appearance.

Anderson's England retirement offers template NZ Cricket can learn from

Ryan Fox is riding some good form into the PGA Championship.

'Bad's been really destructive': Kiwi Fox hopes fun is answer to uneven form at Valhalla

Dalton Papali'i speaks at Blues training.

'It's my liking for him to be there': Papali'i casts vote for next All Blacks captain

Sam Cane speaks about his decision.

Sayonara, Sam: All Blacks captain Cane to retire from international rugby

Georgia-Rose Brown's defection to New Zealand is "awesome", says Mum.

Paris Olympics 2024

Aussie-born gymnast Brown crosses Tasman to compete for NZ at Paris Olympics

Where have the Warriors gone wrong?

NRL referees boss rules on controversial non-call, as struggling Warriors search for answers

Kickoff rules changes are being considered to reduce concussion risk in NRL.

NRL considers divisive kickoff rule changes to reduce concussion risk in collision

Lewis Clareburt speaks to Newshub.

Paris Olympics 2024

'They've let us down': Clareburt's fears for fair Paris Olympics after Chinese swimming scandal

Blackcaps players speak to Newshub.

Trophy-starved Blackcaps veterans hungry to break World Cup duck

Lisa Carrington and her Paris 2024 squad.

Paris Olympics 2024

Carrington to lead New Zealand's largest-ever women's canoe sprint team at Paris

Swimmers in action at Tokyo 2020.

Paris Olympics 2024

Calls for greater WADA accountability after Chinese swimming scandal rocks Olympics build-up

Connor Bell is named in the NZ Olympic team for Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024

'Country bumpkin' Bell finds identity, success in discus circle before Paris Olympics

Eliza McCartney.

Paris Olympics 2024

Pole vaulter McCartney's return headlines NZ athletics team for Paris Olympics

Coach Andrew Webster gives a Warriors injury update.

'Huge signing': Kiwis captain Fisher-Harris released by Penrith to join Warriors from 2025

In-form Wayde Egan is eyeing an Origin call-up from NSW coach Michael Maguire.

Warriors prepare to lose hooker Egan for NSW State of Origin duties

Scottie Scheffler wins the 2024 US Masters.

American Scheffler storms to second US Masters crown in three years

Dan Williamson and Phil Wilson are under time pressure to prepare for Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024

'Speed dating': Rookies Williamson, Wilson rowing in slipstream of legendary Kiwi pair

High jumper Hamish Kerr looks forward to a Paris payday.

Paris Olympics 2024

Athletics gold medallists to win prizemoney in groundbreaking first at Paris Olympics

Anton Lienert-Brown.

NZ Rugby, All Blacks star welcome groundbreaking proposal for Club World Cup

Jordan Parry speaks with Newshub.

Paris Olympics 2024

'I thought that was my rowing career': Paris hopeful Parry's windy road back to Olympics contention after motorbike crash

Colin Munro is prioritising family and personal time over a Blackcaps recall.

Blackcaps outcast Munro turns down possible recall for Pakistan tour

Aupiki Basketball Aotearoa may become a destination of choice for the world's best.

'Wish it was 20 years ago': Tauihi basketball league attractive to world's top players

Kerri Williams and Jackie Gowler.

Paris Olympics 2024

How Rowing NZ helped sisters avoid awkward family dinners

Hamish Kerr talks to Newshub.

Paris Olympics 2024

Kiwi high jumper Kerr still grappling with self-doubt despite world champs triumph

Dame Patsy Reddy's days may be numbered as chair of the NZ Rugby board.

'Insulting': NZ Rugby chair, board face resignation calls over future governance proposals

Growing calls for New Zealand Cricket to consider abandoning a controversial test match in Afghanistan

Growing call for New Zealand Cricket to cancel upcoming test tour with Afghanistan

Jimmy Spithill

Spithill vents frustration over controversies at Lyttelton SailGP event

Alex Chapman discusses Tim Southee's decision to skip the T20 series in Pakistan.

Southee to skip Blackcaps visit to Pakistan, raising questions over international future

Andrew Webster talks to Newshub.

'Our best is better than most': Warriors coach unpanicked by winless start to season

Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker responds to Wellington Phoenix landgrab.

Game on: First shots fired in A-League rivalry between Phoenix, Auckland FC before first meeting

'Big ambitions': New A-League franchise unveiled as Auckland FC with electric-blue, black strip

Ethan Butcher remembers those who helped him reach the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024

'Come at me': Slalom kayaker Butcher honours supporters who helped him to Paris Olympics

Finn Butcher was an emotional selection for the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024

Rio silver medallist Jones named in NZ team for fifth Olympics in canoe slalom

Matt Henry defends Daryl Mitchell.

'One of the most competitive guys': Henry not worried by Mitchell's post-match comments