Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – GreenSM has been honored at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025 with the title of “Best EV Carpooling App.” The annual awards program, organized by global digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower, recognizes mobile applications demonstrating outstanding performance across the Asia–Pacific region.
Sensor Tower honored Green SM as the “BEST EV CARPOOLING APP” in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo source: Sensor Tower)
Award recipients are evaluated entirely based on independent performance data, including key indicators such as downloads, monthly active users (MAU), growth rates, in-app purchase revenue, and user engagement. These metrics reflect sustained operational effectiveness and performance over time. Green SM’s recognition not only marks a breakthrough for the brand but also demonstrates consistent growth and sufficient operational stability to be recognized at a regional level.
According to the published results, Green SM achieved 114.4% year-on-year MAU growth in 2025 and ranked No. 1 in downloads among EV-focused carpooling platforms in the region. This performance reflects steady expansion across the company’s operating markets, including Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Behind these growth figures lies a systematically built operational foundation. Green SM maintains that growth is only sustainable when accompanied by the ability to deliver consistent service quality across all operating markets. Scaling its electric fleet while ensuring a uniform and reliable user experience has remained a central priority throughout the company’s development.
This operational stability benefits both sides of the platform. Passengers experience transparent, dependable services, while the Green Driver community operates within a clearly structured, long-term-oriented work environment. For Green SM, growth and quality control are pursued in parallel as two core pillars of sustainable development.
Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh–Global CEO of Green SM stated: “Recognition through an independent data evaluation system affirms that the fully electric mobility model we are pursuing is on the right track. More important than growth speed is the trust we earn from users in every market where we operate. That trust motivates us to continuously refine our fully electric mobility model, ensuring stable operations, structured technology deployment, and sustainable long-term development.”
In the context of an increasingly competitive mobile application landscape, recognition grounded in independent performance data demonstrates that Green SM’s growth is built on a structured, scalable operational platform. The ability of an electric mobility model to achieve strong regional growth while maintaining consistent service quality confirms that this is no longer an experimental alternative, but a practical direction for modern urban transportation.
Previously, Green SM was also honored at the VnExpress Tech Awards 2025 with the titles “Outstanding Ride-Hailing App” and “Vietnamese Tech Brand of the Year,” and received the “CXP Best Customer Experience Award,” which recognized its implementation capabilities and consistent operational standards across the system.
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SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and Concord New Energy (CNE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation solution tailored for next-generation AI digital infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in advancing low-carbon energy pathways for the data centre sector.
Mr Eric Fan, Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Data Centres (left) and Mr Joe Zhou, Group Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Business of Concord New Energy (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation solution tailored for next-generation AI digital infrastructure.
The partnership represents a strategic step in BDC’s long-term roadmap to diversify power sourcing pathways, enhance energy security, and future-proof its Singapore data centre portfolio amid evolving grid constraints and decarbonisation dynamics.
The collaboration brings together BDC’s extensive expertise in developing and operating hyperscale data centres across Asia Pacific and CNE’s technical leadership in renewable and hydrogen energy systems. The parties will also collaborate with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of the world’s top universities, to support the development of Singapore’s hydrogen ecosystem Together, the parties will accelerate the research, engineering, and deployment of scalable clean energy solutions across the value chain.
Integrated Renewable and Hydrogen Pathways
Under the MOU, the parties will explore advanced power system architectures and generation configurations designed to enhance the resilience and reliability of AI-ready data centre campuses.
A key focus of the collaboration is the development of Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation model — an innovative marine-integrated deployment approach designed to deliver flexible and modular clean power capacity.
Compared to conventional land-based generation assets, a barge-based configuration offers structural advantages particularly suited to Singapore’s operating environment, including optimisation of scarce land resources through offshore or nearshore deployment, enhanced safety risk segregation between hydrogen handling infrastructure and core data centre operations, and greater flexibility in hydrogen transport and storage leveraging Singapore’s maritime ecosystem.
In parallel, the parties will develop scalable hydrogen supply chain frameworks covering storage, transport, and system integration to support high-density, AI-driven digital infrastructure. The alliance will also assess customised long-term power procurement structures, including renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) and integrated energy storage solutions, to enhance operational flexibility and overall energy system resilience.
Mr Eric Fan, Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Data Centres, said, “The accelerating demand for AI-ready data centres requires new energy architectures that are resilient, scalable, and sustainable. This collaboration with Concord New Energy reflects our commitment to diversifying long-term power pathways. By pioneering Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen generation solution, we are exploring innovative models that integrate clean energy with advanced digital infrastructure.”
Mr Joe Zhou, Group Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Business of Concord New Energy, said, “Singapore’s hydrogen ambitions and its position as a global maritime and energy hub create a strong foundation for piloting advanced hydrogen power solutions. Through this partnership, we aim to contribute engineering expertise and scalable system design to support the decarbonisation of AI-intensive data centre environments.”
Advancing Singapore’s Clean Energy and Digital Infrastructure Ambitions
The collaboration is expected to anchor advanced hydrogen system engineering and barge-based deployment capabilities within Singapore’s energy ecosystem. Through its Concord Clean Energy Research Centre, CNE will expand applied clean energy research and collaborate with local institutions, including NTU and public agencies, to drive the development of scalable clean hydrogen energy solutions in Singapore.
The partnership will facilitate structured knowledge transfer and local talent development in hydrogen systems integration, renewable optimisation, and advanced energy engineering. The initiative is expected to support the creation of high-value jobs and specialised technical competencies in these domains.
In addition, the collaboration is anticipated to catalyse investment in hydrogen-related infrastructure, including storage, transport, generation assets, and associated supply chains, strengthening Singapore’s clean energy transition.
As Singapore scales AI-driven workloads and high-performance computing capacity, energy reliability, flexibility, and sustainability are becoming decisive enablers of digital growth. The collaboration between BDC and CNE reflects BDC’s proactive strategy to future-proof its power architecture, diversify long-term sourcing pathways, and strengthen infrastructure resilience.
By anchoring advanced hydrogen engineering and marine-integrated deployment capabilities in Singapore — a global maritime and energy trading hub — the initiative not only strengthens Singapore’s ability to pilot innovative hydrogen solutions within a land-constrained urban environment, but also establishes a scalable offshore-integrated clean power framework that can be extended to Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding AI-driven data centre markets.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 — MemeStrategy, Inc. (“MemeStrategy” or “the Company”; HKEX: 2440), an Asia-based publicly listed digital asset company, today announced the launch of the world’s first tokenized Pokémon trading card fund (the “Fund”). The Fund is designed to offer professional investors institutional-level access to the collectible trading card market through EVIDENT Platform Services Limited (“EVIDENT”), a licensed alternative asset digital investment platform, marking a significant step in establishing trading cards as a recognized alternative asset class. Scheduled to launch during the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, the Fund represents a unique initiative that bridges culturally iconic collectibles with traditional institutional-level financial services.
A Booming, Multi-Billion Dollar Market
This February, a PSA 10 “Pikachu Illustrator” card, widely regarded as the holy grail of Pokémon cards and previously owned by internationally renowned influencer Logan Paul, achieved a record-breaking auction price of USD 16.492 million (approximately HKD 128 million). This sale surpassed the previous record for the most expensive sports card, the one-of-one dual-signed Logoman card featuring NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. The event brought the global spotlight back onto collectible cards and underscored the growing cultural and collector interest in high-end trading cards.
The global collectibles market is projected to reach USD 628 billion by 2031, with the Asia Pacific region demonstrating particularly rapid growth momentum.[1] Within this market, the collectible card games segment is expected to reach USD 37.42 billion by 2034, rising from a projected USD 14.7 billion in 2025.[2] This expansion is driven by increased participation from digital native consumers and heightened institutional attention towards alternative assets. This surge also reflects a broader cultural shift among younger generations, who are increasingly engaging and investing in alternative cultural assets.
Among trading cards, Pokémon cards hold a distinguished position in the collector community. They are viewed not merely as game cards, but also as culturally significant assets supported by active secondary markets and well-established collectible value. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and historical data from the authoritative platform CARD LADDER[3], Pokémon card values have exhibited long-term appreciation of more than 30x over the past 20 years, reinforcing their status as a resilient alternative asset class.
Crossing the Chasm, Moving Towards Institutional-Level Collection Investment
Although the trading card market presents substantial growth, direct participation by professional and institutional investors has historically been limited due to several structural challenges, including:
Authentication Risks: Concerns over asset provenance and widespread presence of counterfeits remain major deterrents for institutional-grade capital.
Custody Complexities: The high cost and operational difficulty of museum-grade physical storage, including security, insurance and climate-controlled facilities, make proper custody prohibitively expensive and operationally burdensome.
Market Fragmentation: A highly fragmented secondary market, dispersed inventory, and inconsistent sourcing channels make it difficult to acquire curated collections in bulk from reliable counterparties.
In view of this, MemeStrategy aims to deliver a comprehensive, institutional-ready one-stop solution. By launching the Fund through a publicly listed company platform and partnering with a licensed alternative asset digital investment platform, vault custodians supported by a professional third-party, and independent auditors and certifiers, MemeStrategy seeks to establish a robust, transparent, and institutional-level framework for professional investors to access the emerging cultural-asset market.
“Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat”: A Flagship Cultural Asset with Institutional Provenance
The Fund’s portfolio is anchored around a leading Pokémon card: the PSA 10 “Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat” card. Created through an official cross‑disciplinary collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the card draws inspiration from Van Gogh’s iconic “Self‑Portrait with Grey Felt Hat.” It represents a rare convergence of the world’s highest-grossing entertainment franchise and a globally renowned fine art institution.
Widely recognized as one of the most prominent Pokémon cards worldwide, the PSA 10 “Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat” is estimated to have a total market capitalization of over USD 94 million.
In light of its prominence and established market status, the Fund aims to acquire exposure representing approximately 25% of the PSA10 “Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat” cards currently available in the market, underscoring its strategic focus on this key asset. This positioning is supported by the following characteristics:
Appreciation: Secondary market prices for the card have risen more than 400% since its limited release in late 2023, based on publicly available historical data[4].
Scarcity: The Pokémon–museum collaboration was a time-limited initiative that concluded earlier than planned due to overwhelming demand. With a PSA 10 population of approximately 47,000[5] cards now permanently capped, its rarity is firmly established.
Authenticity and GradeAssurance: All cards held by the Fund undergo expert verification and are PSA 10 graded, consistent with market-recognized standards for condition and authenticity.
An Institutional-Level Infrastructurefora New Asset Class
Building on its focus on flagship cultural assets, MemeStrategy complements the Fund’s portfolio construction with an institutional-grade operational framework. By partnering with EVIDENT, a licensed alternative asset digital investment platform through which tokenized interests in the Fund will be made available for professional investors, MemeStrategy aims to provide a secure, transparent and robust structure for accessing cultural-asset investment.
Institutional-Level Custody: All physical cards are authenticated, insured, and stored in a museum-grade environment with temperature control and 24-hour surveillance, operated by Grade10 Vault, the Company’s professional card-vaulting service.
Enhanced Accessibility: Tokenization facilitates primary transactions on a licensed and secure platform, enabling professional investors to access tokenized interests in the Fund with greater efficiency and transparency.
Independent Audits: All underlying assets are subject to biannual Proof-of-Reserve audits by Deloitte or another Big4 international audit firm, ensuring full transparency and independent verification of asset holdings.
Ray Chan, Chief Executive Officer of MemeStrategy, said, “This initiative is about harnessing the distinctive market dynamics of cultural assets through institutional-level financial rigor. The collectibles market is expanding rapidly, yet institutional participation has remained limited due to logistical and security barriers. We are solving that problem. For the first time, we are providing a convenient and secure structure that allows professional investors to engage in this growing market without the burdens of physical ownership. This reflects our core mission to bridge culture and capital by creating accessible structures for the professional market.”
Florian M. Spiegl, Founder & CEO of EVIDENT, said, “Collectibles represent one of the most compelling frontiers in alternative assets — a market with proven performance but, until now, without the infrastructure to serve institutional capital. This fund demonstrates exactly what EVIDENT’s platform is built to do: take high-conviction asset verticals and structure them to the highest regulatory and institutional-grade standards. From custody to compliance to secondary liquidity, every layer is designed for professional investors. As we continue to expand our asset base into new verticals, the standard remains the same: institutional rigor, full regulatory compliance, and market infrastructure that investors can trust.”
MemeStrategy will serve as the General Partner (GP) through its wholly owned subsidiary, RWA Labs Limited, and will also make a strategic investment as a Limited Partner (LP), reflecting its strong conviction in the long-term cultural significance and market relevance of cultural collectibles. By combining blockchain-enabled transparency with institutional-level real-world custodianship, MemeStrategy aims to help shape the evolution of how collectibles are valued and traded in the Web3 era, contributing to the development of a structured cultural-finance landscape.
Disclaimer:This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or invitation to the public in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) to invest in the Fund or to acquire or subscribe for any securities or interests in any collective investment scheme. The Fund has not been authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission of HKSAR and is only available to “professional investors” (as defined in section 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571)). This announcement is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
The Football Ferns crushed the Solomon Islands 8-0 at National Stadium in Honiara for their second World Cup qualifying match win.
They have officially qualified for Round 3 of the OFC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
New Zealand’s other Group A opponents in the Oceania Qualifiers for next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup in Brazil are America Samoa, with the top two teams from the pool advancing to the semi-finals and final, hosted by New Zealand in April.
The Football Ferns play American Samoa on Thursday afternoon.
Follow how the game unfolded in the live blog below:
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Auckland City Police are seeking the victim of an aggravated robbery in Ellerslie this afternoon to come forward.
Six people have been arrested over the offending which occurred at the Ellerslie Train Station.
Sergeant Tim Roberts, of Mt Wellington Police, says the victim left the area before Police could speak with her.
“Auckland Transport contacted Police at around 2pm, after observing the offending take place,” he says.
“A group have allegedly stood over the victim in a threatening manner, taking her personal belongings before the victim has fled visibly upset.”
Sergeant Roberts says the offenders left the scene onboard a train, with camera operators tracking their movements.
“Thanks to the expert eye of a Police camera operator, they have been tracked on the rail network with Police units being directed to Newmarket Train Station, and all six people were taken into custody,” he says.
An 18-year-old woman has now been charged with aggravated robbery and will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Five other offenders, all youth, are being referred to Police Youth Aid over the offending.
The Police focus is now on identifying the victim.
“This woman was wearing a grey hooded top with a NASA space agency logo on the front,” Sergeant Roberts says.
“We want to contact you to make sure you are okay and to ensure there is further support in place for you.
“If this is you, or you know who this woman is, please contact Police.”
You can contact Police on 105 using the reference number 260302/5584.
Transporting New Zealand says the road freight industry will be monitoring the risk of fuel supply issues and rising oil prices closely, as conflict in the Middle East pushes up the global price of crude.
Chief Executive Dom Kalasih said diesel is typically the second-largest cost for road freight operators after wages, meaning sustained increases put pressure on transport rates.
“With around 93 per cent of New Zealand’s freight moved by road, changes in diesel prices flow through the supply chain and can ultimately affect the cost of goods for businesses and consumers,” Kalasih said.
“Fuel is also the most volatile cost in our industry. Over recent years, price spikes have contributed to transport cost pressures rising well above CPI.”
Kalasih said it was too early to determine the full impact of the Middle East conflict on New Zealand diesel prices, but urged operators to closely monitor their costs.
“The road freight market is highly competitive, and many businesses operate on tight margins. That limits their ability to absorb cost increases.”
He said operators use a range of approaches to manage fuel volatility.
“Some companies apply a fuel adjustment factor, which allows rates to move up or down in line with fuel prices. Others will need to review their pricing manually.”
Kalasih also noted that the Government requires diesel importers to hold minimum fuel reserves to strengthen national resilience and reduce the risk of supply disruption. Under a decision announced last year, the minimum stockholding obligation for diesel will increase from 21 days to 28 days’ cover from 1 July 2028.
Editorial Notes
New Zealand imports approximately 3,700 million litres of diesel per year, compared to under 3,000 million litres of petrol (MBIE Fuel Security Study 2025).
Approximately 70 per cent of diesel is used by the transport sector. Around 11 per cent is used by industry, 10 per cent by agriculture and fishing, with the remainder consumed by commercial, retail and international shipping sectors (MBIE Fuel Security Study 2025).
A 2024 Commerce Commission analysis found that cost increases for Regular 91 and Premium 95 petrol were passed through to consumers more immediately than cost reductions. This asymmetry was not observed for diesel.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – GOD55 Sports has announced a three-year partnership with the Honda LCR Team, bringing fans across Southeast Asia closer to MotoGP. The collaboration features prominent branding on the bikes of Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira, special event liveries, and exclusive fan-focused content, reflecting a shared commitment to bold performance, precision, and teamwork on and off the track.
Honda LCR x GOD55 Sports Partnership
GOD55 Sports is proud to announce an official partnership with the Honda LCR Team, marking the beginning of an exciting three-year collaboration in MotoGP. This strategic alliance aims to bring fans across Southeast Asia closer to the sport through engaging content and exclusive fan-focused initiatives.
As part of the partnership, GOD55 Sports will provide key support to the Honda LCR Team across the 2026, 2027, and 2028 MotoGP seasons. The GOD55 Sports logo will be featured prominently on the Honda RC213V machines ridden by Johann Zarco and 2025 Moto2 World Champion Diogo Moreira, as well as across the team’s official apparel and assets.
To further celebrate the collaboration, a special GOD55 Sports livery will be unveiled on Johann Zarco’s bike at two marquee events: the Italian Grand Prix from May 29 to 31, and the Indonesian Grand Prix from October 9 to 11. These special liveries will highlight the partnership on some of MotoGP’s most iconic stages while strengthening GOD55 Sports’ presence within the global racing community.
Richard Green, CEO of GOD55 Sports, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating,
“We are truly honored to partner with Honda LCR Team, a team that embodies the spirit of daring, precision, and excellence in MotoGP. We congratulate Lucio Cecchinello on his recent appointment as Chairman of the International Road Racing Teams Association (IRTA), a testament to his leadership and vision in the sport. We are equally excited to welcome 2025 Moto2 World Champion Diogo Moreira at Honda LCR Team. Combined with the steady brilliance of Johann Zarco… (this) makes for a truly dynamic lineup. This team perfectly exemplifies our philosophy at GOD55 Sports: be bold, dare to win, and push the limits with trust and teamwork. We look forward to supporting Honda LCR with our belief in one simple approach for this fresh new season: make it fast, keep it safe, and win it big!”
Honda LCR Team Principal Lucio Cecchinello also welcomed the partnership, saying,
“We are very excited about this new partnership that will allow us to get closer and closer to the South-Asian motorsport enthusiasts. This is already a greatly passionate audience, and we can’t wait to work alongside GOD55 Sports in order to create contents and dedicated events for them. We would like to thank the Company for their support, and we’ll do our best to represent their colors in the 2026 MotoGP World Championship and beyond.”
Built to connect Southeast Asian fans with the global sporting stage, GOD55 Sports covers MotoGP, football, Formula 1, badminton, and basketball. Beyond delivering breaking news and in-depth analysis, the platform focuses on telling the stories behind the sport, offering trusted, timely, and locally relevant content with a global perspective.
This partnership with the Honda LCR Team represents another important step in GOD55 Sports’ mission to celebrate sport, bring fans closer to the action, and support world-class competition on the biggest stages.
Reuben Te Rangi of New Zealand.David Rowland/www.photosport.nz
The Tall Blacks have beaten hosts Guam 99-67 to go two-from-two in their second window of qualifiers for next year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Reuben Te Rangi started the game with the Tall Blacks first five points, before Jack Andrew scored four of his own.
New Zealand’s up and in defensive scheme seemed to be doing the job as Guam struggled to put points on the board early.
Keanu Rasmussen entered the game, knocking down a corner three ball to score his first points as a Tall Black as the visitors extended their lead.
New Zealand’s defensive intensity continued to cause troubles for the Guam players, as the Tall Blacks continued to make baskets with regularity, opening up a 20-point lead halfway through the second quarter.
Guamanian guard, Takumi Simon, was doing everything he could to keep his side in the hunt, finishing the first half with 13 points, but it was the Tall Blacks who’d take a 51-34 lead into half time.
The Tall Blacks didn’t take long to get back into their work at the start of the second half, with Andrew continuing to lead the way down low, taking his tally to 16 points with another putback half-way through the third quarter.
Britt started to get going with six the the third, while the Tall Blacks continued to extend their lead to 19 points.
It was more of the same in the fourth quarter, as New Zealand continued to tack on points and further their lead.
Andrew finished with 20 points while Te Rangi had 15 and Rasmussen 14.
Flavell was happy with the team’s performance.
“We watched the Australian game the other day, so we came in with full respect for this Guam team,” Flavell said.
“For us it was all about our defensive mindset, two guys in particular, Simon and Freeman. We really obviously concentrated on those two in particular and tried to keep them quiet. For the most part I thought we did a pretty good job. Simon got going in the second half but for the most part, really happy with our team’s performance on the defensive end.”
Flavell also very happy with the way the team’s new additions.
“Jack Andrew, Sam Timmins, Kruz Perrott-Hunt and Jackson Ball – they just arrived the other day. I said to them, you’re gonna make mistakes, we’re going to be somewhat rusty here and there on the offensive end.
“But they came straight in and added to our side. For us, that’s our identity.”
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picture id=”4JSEOEB_AFP__20260228__2263973903__v2__HighRes__NttIndycarSeriesFirestoneGrandPrixOfStPeters_jpg” crop=”16×10″ layout=”full”] Scott McLaughlin was runner-up at the Indycar Grand Prix in St Petersburg.
Kiwi polesitter Scott McLaughlin has clawed his way onto the podium at the Indycar season opener in the United States, but was ultimately defeated by Spain’s Alex Palou.
Four-time defending champion Palou took the victory defeating the New Zealand driver by 12.49 seconds on the St Petersburg street circuit. Christian Lundgaard finished third.
Palou was leading on 59 of 100 laps. With six laps to go McLaughlin’s overtaking skills saw him move up the field in the battle for second with Lundgaard.
McLaughlin was more than pleased with the “good start” for the season, but conceded he’d hoped for more after qualifying at the front of the grid.
McLaughlin secured pole for the season opener at St Petersburg.DAVID JENSEN
“Look, Alex was super fast, but you know I think it’s just a mixed bag on what tyre you start on,” he told SkySport.
“Maybe we come back here again and maybe you start on reds, and you just get them out of the way.
“We made the passes we needed to make at the right times, and I thought we maximised our day which is what we needed to do.”
Fellow Kiwi Sir Scott Dixon had a weekend to forget, crashing out in the opening practice when he hit the wall. And in a further setback in today’s Grand Prix he lost a tyre on lap 40 and took no further part in the race.
New Zealand’s Marcus Armstrong was 11th after starting seventh on the grid.
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Will Jordan celebrates with Cortez Ratima after scoring. Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks, 2024 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup test match, Accor Stadium, NSW, Australia, Saturday 21st September 2024, Copyright David Neilson / www.photosport.nzDavid Neilson/Photosport
All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs to the end of 2028.
The 24-year-old said it was an easy decision, especially after the recent birth of his second son.
“I have a new baby at home and being in one place and having a stable home life is good for our family,” Ratima said.
“I love this club and how they have supported me and my family. I’m loving what [Chiefs coach] Jono [Gibbes] and the other coaches are doing and there’s no place I’d rather be.”
Cortez Ratima of New Zealand All Blacks during series against England, 2024.PHOTOSPORT
Ratima has played 38 games for Waikato and 60 for the Chiefs since his Super Rugby debut against the Crusaders in 2022.
He has played 21 tests since making his All Blacks debut against England in 2024.
Ratima said with the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia getting closer, competing for a place in the All Blacks was a huge motivator.
Gibbes was delighted Ratima was staying with the side.
“It’s great to have a player of Cortez’ ability stick with us. It shows his faith in what we are doing and where we are heading, which is terrific. It’s also a reflection on the culture we have here at the club.
“Cortez is a talented young man and it is exciting to know he and his whānau will be a part of the Chiefs for another three years, at least.”
Judd Flavell and Aaron Young have been assistant coaches in the Australian NBL.Photosport
A worldwide search for the next NZ Breakers head coach could end closer to home.
Breakers president of basketball operations Dillon Boucher said the club would advertise globally to replace Petteri Koponen, who left at the end of their recently completed Australian NBL season to continue his coaching career closer to his family in Finland.
In 23 seasons, the Breakers have had nine head coaches and only two of them have been New Zealanders.
Despite limited opportunities in the main job, top New Zealand talent has occupied assistant coach roles in a couple of NBL teams who could step up, should the Breakers come calling.
Flavell spent 13 seasons with the Breakers, followed by three seasons with South East Melbourne Phoenix, before re-joining the Breakers coaching staff at the start of the 2025/26 season.
Aaron Young is another who has worked with national age-group teams and is a current Perth Wildcats assistant coach.
His first role in the NBL in 2014 was as the Breakers’ video co-ordinator, before going on to coaching roles in New Zealand.
Flavell and Young have both worked closely with up-and-coming local talent, as well as some of the NBL’s biggest stars during their time in the league.
Short-lived stints
NZ Breakers coach Jeff Green during the club’s first-ever game in October 2003.Andrew Cornaga/Photosport
The Breakers owners, who took control in March last year, have backed bringing New Zealand talent back to the club, on and off the court, but having a local coach has not ended well in the past.
The club’s inaugural coach in 2003, Jeff Green, lasted just two months, before resigning.
Former Tall Black and Breakers captain Paul Henare coached the team for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons, and left in murky circumstances, when he turned down a contract extension, following an ownership change.
Paul Henare was the second Kiwi to coach the Breakers.Photosport
In the last seven seasons, the club has had three different head coaches, but none had worked in the NBL, before arriving at the Breakers.
Koponen spent two seasons with the Auckland-based club in his first professional head coaching gig. He was signed at short notice, when Israeli-American Mody Maor quit during the 2024/25 pre-season for a big-money contract coaching in Japan.
Maor had stepped up from an assistant role to coach the team in the 2022/23 season, following a three-season stint by Israeli Dan Shamir.
The Breakers’ longest-serving coach, Australian Andrej Lemanis, was in the role for eight seasons from 2005 and won three championships.
Americans, Australians and the Finn
Sydney King’s coach Brian Goorjian.Kerry Marshall/www.photosport.nz
Across the NBL, which enters the post-season this week, seven of the 10 head coaches were not born in Australia.
Other than Koponen, the remaining six were born in America.
However, Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian has been involved with Australian basketball since the late 1970s, and Brisbane Bullets interim coach Darryl McDonald has been a player and then coach since the mid 1990s, so could be considered Australian-Americans.
The NBL is both a stepping stone to other coaching roles and a place experienced coaches return to.
Coaches usually arrive with varying experience in Europe or America.
Like Koponen, Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum had no head coaching experience with professional teams, before he took over the Hawks in 2023 and ultimately guided them to last season’s championship.
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth.Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz
Former NBA player Scott Roth was the inaugural coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers in the 2021/22 season and was recognised as the NBL Coach of the Year that season, before the team won the championship in 2024.
Roth had years of experience in both America and Europe, before joining the NBL.
Coaches also bounce around the league, with 72-year-old Goorjian first coaching the Kings in the early 2000s, before switching to the now-defunct South Dragons for a season, returning from Asia to coach the Hawks and then moving on to his current role with the Kings.
Australian Adam Forde, currently the Cairns Taipans head coach, has also had involvement with the Kings and Perth Wildcats.
The Breakers want to winning more NBL titles and securing the right coach will be crucial, but in the NBL, there is no one pathway to getting a winning coach on board.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2026 – The eighth edition of “No Limits”, jointly presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, officially opened on 28 February evening at the Auditorium of Kwai Tsing Theatre. The opening programme, The Nature of Why, is performed by Paraorchestra—the world’s first professional inclusive orchestra—offering audiences an immersive arts experience inspired by Nobel Prize–winning physicist Richard Feynman. Fusing live orchestral music, contemporary dance and audience interaction, the work redefines the boundaries of inclusive art.
Under the theme “All of Us, All Ways”, the eighth edition of “No Limits” is committed to revealing the richness of diverse values and connecting people through the arts. For the first time, “No Limits” has collaborated with two of Hong Kong’s flagship performing arts companies—the Hong Kong Dance Company and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra—to produce multidisciplinary inclusive programmes. These collaborations aim to inspire new perspectives, demonstrate how inclusive arts are being further integrated into Hong Kong’s cultural mainstream, and open up the limitless imagination that diversity brings.
“No Limits” 2026 presents 11 boundary-breaking programmes across music, theatre, dance and film, in a total of 29 performances. In addition to Paraorchestra’s immersive orchestral-dance production The Nature of Why, highlights include: Wayfaring Beyond, a brand-new large-scale outdoor dance work co-produced by “No Limits” and the Hong Kong Dance Company, and co-choreographed and performed with the award-winning China Hong Kong Para Dance Sport Association; Light and Shadow on Strings, co-produced by “No Limits” and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, featuring visually impaired rising star erhu player Yang Enhua in a concert blending traditional and contemporary Chinese music; the Asia premiere of award-winning contemporary dance work Harmonia by Theatre Bremen and Hungarian choreographer Adrienn Hód, challenging established notions of bodily value in dance; the Asia premiere of Precarious Moves, a semi-autobiographical solo performance by Vienna-based artist Michael Turinsky that confronts social expectations and established frameworks surrounding disabled bodies; “No Limits” Asia newly commissioned theatre work Two Blind Women in the Snowy Tokugawa Nights – Sleeping Fires with renowned director Kuro Tanino; and the Asia premiere of Zer-Brech-Lich, an original playful and sensorial musical dance theatre work by Swiss-based choreographer Alessandro Schiattarella, created and performed with three disabled performers. This year, “No Limits” launches the “Local Creative Research and Development Scheme”, pairing local artists with individuals of diverse abilities to co-create new works exploring inclusive practices. The initiative injects fresh vitality into Hong Kong’s inclusive arts landscape, while research outcomes will be presented during “No Limits” 2026 to showcase the potential of inclusive arts.
Ms Sum Fong-kwang, Vivian, JP, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: “‘No Limits’ provides a stage for artists with different abilities to showcase their creativity and talents, fostering an inclusive community. It bridges people with different origins, backgrounds and abilities, which on the one hand enriches our arts and cultural offerings, and on the other, showcases the role of creativity as a continuous driver of societal development. I wish this year’s ‘No Limits’ resounding success, and every audience find inspiration and enlightenment through the programmes.”
At the opening ceremony, Mr Sebastian Man, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Festival Society, said: “Since its inception in 2019, ‘No Limits’ has promoted inclusion through local and international inclusive arts performances, as well as the Jockey Club ‘No Limits’ Education and Community Outreach Programme, showcasing the remarkable talents of artists with diverse abilities. As we enter the eighth edition, we are delighted to collaborate for the first time with Hong Kong’s flagship arts companies to present two locally produced programmes that embody the spirit of diversity and inclusion. We sincerely thank The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, co-presenter of ‘No Limits’, for its long-standing support. We also thank our Strategic Supporting Partner, Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, for providing comprehensive accessibility services to ensure that everyone can experience the power of the arts. Above all, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every participating artist for their tremendous dedication.”
Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “In keeping with No Limits’ theme this year “All of Us, All Ways” – a series of community programmes will be presented by artists with varying abilities to promote inclusion. It reminds us that differently abled people are not different at all, but an integral part of a diverse society. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has long supported arts and cultural projects to enrich lives and build a culturally vibrant city – as evidenced by over 50 years’ funding for the Hong Kong Arts Festival. The Hong Kong Jockey Charities Trust – in partnership with the Hong Kong Arts Festival – has co-presented No Limits since its inauguration in 2019.”
Photo Caption: (From left) Ms Ida Lam, Chairperson of the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong; Mr Sebastian Man Shiu-wai, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Arts Festival Society; Ms Vivian Sum, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; and Ms Flora Yu, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Arts Festival, jointly served as officiating guests for the No Limits 2026 opening ceremony.
Building on its established practices, “No Limits” 2026 continues to advance social inclusion and talent development through a wide range of initiatives under the Jockey Club “No Limits” Education and Community Outreach Programme. These initiatives promote inclusivity and creativity, strengthen networks across the education and community sectors, and lay the foundation for a more empathetic and inclusive society. Programmes include the inclusive dance project VISION, International Symposium The Way Forward: A Humanistic–Tech Framework for Inclusive Innovation, school touring concert The Ways We Move, as well as the “No Limits” Creative Training Programme and Community Showcases.
In addition to live performances, online screening programmes include the documentary A Space in Time by Riccardo Servini and Nick Taussig, which follows a couple and their two sons born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy as they journey forward together; Sarah Polley’s Away from Her, portraying a couple of over 40 years facing early-onset Alzheimer’s disease; Taku Aoyagi’s documentary Fujiyama Cottonton, set at Mirai Farm, which serves people with disabilities, and exploring the beauty of everyday life, creativity and community; and Caroline Cavalcanti’s Lapse, a heart-warming story of two teenagers—a deaf skateboarder and a rap enthusiast—who form a bond through sign language and shared struggles.
Tickets for live performances are now available via URBTIX. Half-price concessionary tickets are offered to full-time students, people with disabilities and one companion, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. (www.urbtix.hk/series/124?bannerCode=NL2026) Community programmes are free and open to the public without prior registration. Programmes screened online will be available free of charge on the official website www.nolimits.hk from 30 March to 25 May 2026.
Extending the spirit of inclusion beyond the stage, “No Limits” has also launched a brand-new accessibility-themed plush toys collection. Purchase “No Limits” programme tickets worth HK$500 or more in a single transaction via URBTIX to receive one No Limits Inclusive Plush Toy Redemption Coupon upon ticket collection. Available while stocks last.
Arts Accessibility Services “No Limits” collaborates with the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong to enhance high-quality art projects with accessibility services and ensure that audiences with varying needs can enjoy performances without barriers. Accessibility services differ from programme to programme, and include audio description, accessible captions, sign language interpretation, theatrical interpretation, braille booklets, audio booklets, easy-to-read booklets and relaxed performances. Extra wheelchair seats may be available at the venues, and guide dogs are welcome.
For more event details, please visit the “No Limits” website: www.nolimits.hk Click here for programme details: www.nolimits.hk/programme Urbtix: https://www.urbtix.hk/series/124?bannerCode=NL2026
Appendix
Programme
Date
Programme
Performer/ Director
Venue
Highlights
27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
The Nature of Why
Paraorchestra
Auditorium,
Kwai Tsing Theatre
28 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
Wayfaring Beyond
Hong Kong Dance Company & China Hong Kong Para Dance Sport Association
Parade Ground,
Tai Kwun
13-15 Mar 2026
Zer-Brech-Lich
Alessandro Schiattarella and Ensemble
Black Box Theatre,
Kwai Tsing Theatre
17-18 Mar 2026
Precarious Moves
Michael Turinsky
The Box,
Freespace, WestK
21-22 Mar 2026
Harmonia
Unusual Symptoms / Theatre Bremen / Adrienn Hód
The Box,
Freespace, WestK
27-29 Mar 2026
Two Blind Women in the Snowy Tokugawa Nights – Sleeping Fires
Kuro Tanino
Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
28 Mar 2026
Light and Shadow on Strings
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (Chamber Ensemble)
Yang Enhua (Solo and Ensemble)
Auditorium,
Tsuen Wan Town Hall
“No Limits” International Symposium
8 Mar 2026
The Way Forward: A Humanistic–Tech Framework for Inclusive Innovation
JC Cube, Tai Kwun
Online Programmes
Free screening available on “No Limits” website
Programme
Director
30 Mar – 25 May 2026
A Space in Time
Riccardo Servini & Nick Taussig
30 Mar – 25 May 2026
Away From Her
Sarah Polley
30 Mar – 25 May 2026
Lapse
Caroline Cavalcanti
30 Mar – 25 May 2026
Fujiyama Cottonton
Taku Aoyagi
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2026 – At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei unveiled a full suite of U6GHz products and solutions designed to fully unleash the potential of 5G-A and enable a smooth evolution towards 6G. This suite provides the large capacity, low latency, and premium user experience required for the emerging mobile AI era.
AI is rapidly emerging as the core engine of the intelligent world. According to IDC, AI applications and devices have seen explosive growth over the past year: global monthly active users surpassed 1 billion, AI-powered smartphones accounted for over 50% of new shipments, AI glasses and other emerging devices saw an annual growth rate of over 50%, and token consumption surged by hundreds of times. This brings great opportunities for the mobile industry but also raises multi-dimensional requirements on the network. For example, AI multimodal interactions increase uplink traffic demand by three to five times; real-time decision-making requires low latency and deterministic assurance; ubiquitous AI agents demand more secure and reliable wide-area connectivity.
Currently, 5G-A has become the mainstream commercial technology for global operators, and is also the focus of service innovation and future evolution. The U6GHz band, with its large bandwidth and superior coverage, is becoming a key band for 5G-A evolution and commercial use. Following WRC‑23, U6GHz has been designated as a key mobile communications band. China, the UAE, Brazil, and several European countries are actively promoting spectrum identification, allocation, and testing. In terms of the industry chain, mainstream CPEs and smartphones are expected to be commercially available in 2026, paving the way for large-scale commercial use of U6GHz.
Huawei’s full U6GHz product suite covers a complete matrix of macro sites, micro sites, and microwave equipment, maximizing the advantages of ultra-large bandwidth in U6GHz. It precisely meets the core requirements of mobile AI applications for high capacity, low latency, and superior experience, providing a systematic solution for both the performance leap of 5G-A networks and the seamless evolution towards 6G.
To address outdoor coverage and capacity needs, Huawei has launched a series of AAU products. The U6GHz 256 TRX AAU adopts the extremely large antenna array (ELAA) design and digital-analog hybrid intelligent beamforming algorithms to deliver coverage capabilities comparable to C-band. Meanwhile, with the hyper-resolution MU-MIMO algorithm and 400 MHz ultra-large bandwidth, the product can achieve ultra-large capacity of 100 Gbps in the downlink and over 10 Gbps in the uplink, as well as optimal experience of 10 Gbps in the downlink and 1 Gbps in the uplink, to cope with the connection pressure brought by massive AI terminals and applications. To meet the network performance and deployment requirements in different scenarios, Huawei will also launch U6GHz AAUs with flexible combinations of channels and arrays, helping operators deploy 5G-A networks on a large scale in U6GHz and fully meet service requirements in the mobile AI era.
To meet the high concurrency and large capacity requirements of indoor AI applications, Huawei has launched U6GHz small cell products. They support the ultra-large bandwidth of 400 MHz in U6GHz and integrate and coordinate the U6GHz band with all sub-6 GHz bands. With simplified design and deployment, the products can help operators ensure consistent multi-dimensional experience of AI applications in both indoor and outdoor scenarios, allowing users to enjoy high-quality connections anytime and anywhere.
In terms of transmission, Huawei has launched new microwave products to meet the high‑bandwidth transmission requirements of U6GHz base stations. With industry-unique full-duplex technology, they can significantly improve the bandwidth and capacity of transport networks, meeting the peak traffic requirements of 5G-A and laying a solid foundation for evolution to 6G.
As AI adoption accelerates, U6GHz has become the key to exploring the present and unlocking the future. Huawei’s full U6GHz product suite is now commercially available. It can not only address the capacity challenges of 5G-A, but also support smooth evolution to 6G. This will open up new commercial opportunities for operators and lay a robust connectivity foundation for the intelligent world.
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Scott McLaughlin celebrates his IndyCar pole position at St Petersburg.Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire
Kiwi Scott McLaughlin has grabbed pole position for the IndyCar St Petersburg Grand Prix in Florida on Monday NZT.
After a horror 2025 campaign that saw him finish 10th in the standings, with no race wins and just one pole, McLaughlin was quickest around the 2.9km street circuit, clocking 1m 00.5426s to edge Swede Marcus Ericsson (1m 00.5621), who will join him on the front row for the main race.
“Raul [Prados], my new engineer, gave me a great car, but we have a lot of experience here with a great car, as well,” McLaughlin said.
“Just really pumped. Everybody knows the slog we went through last year, so to start on this note is fantastic.
“Bloody good, bloody good.”
The three-time Australian Supercars champion had shown good form throughout the weekend, finishing fastest in the first practice session (1m 01.1020s) and seventh in practice two (1m 01.7921s).
After putting his car into a wall during practice, Kiwi veteran Sir Scott Dixon (1m 01.2109s) will start 16th on the starting grid, while countryman Marcus Armstrong starts seventh, recording 1m 00.7820s in qualifying.
McLaughlin has won pole position on two previous occasions at St Petersburg, winning in 2022 and finishing fourth last year.
The 290km race begins at 6am Monday NZT.
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Brett Cameron, while playing for the Hurricanes in 2024.Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz
The Hurricanes have lost one of their lynchpins for the rest of the Super Rugby season.
First-five Brett Cameron is due to undergo surgery after sustaining a significant knee injury during last week’s match against Moana Pasifika.
“It’s obviously hugely disappointing to lose one of our best players in game one, especially given it comes after an ACL injury on his other knee,” Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw said.
“We’re here to support and help him through it, initially with the surgery and then with the rehab.
“We know it’s a tough road ahead, but we also know that he’s up for it and we’re up for it to support and rehab him so he can get back to playing as soon as possible.
“As tough as it is, we have amazing medics, a great facility and we know how to rehab players really well, so we’ll get on with that once the surgery has been done,” Laidlaw said.
Cameron has been a Hurricanes player since 2023, after being at the Crusaders between 2017 and 2020.
He played one test for the All Blacks in 2018.
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The Wellington Phoenix host Sydney FC in their first A-League match coach Giancarlo Italiano sensationally quit after a 5-0 defeat to rivals Auckland FC.
Chris Greenacre steps into the role as the 11th-placed Phoenix play third-ranked Sydney at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
Kickoff is at 3pm.
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Canterbury Police arrested drivers, impounded vehicles and issued infringement notices over the weekend as they moved to detect, deter and disrupt anti‑social road user activity.
With several large events drawing crowds to Christchurch, including Electric Avenue and a popular motorsport Chrome Expression Session for car enthusiasts, Police were prepared for the influx of visitors and acted early to keep roads and people safe.
Sergeant Ben Rutherford said the Operation Chrome team included bailiffs and was deliberately proactive. Broadly speaking his team was pleased with the weekend.
“We know unroadworthy vehicles and risky behaviour often go hand in hand with potential disruption and harm,” he said. “By taking illegally modified vehicles and dangerous behaviour off the road early we reduced the chance of trouble.”
He said the significant number of people leaving Hagley Park after the music festival added to the road policing workload.
“With more than forty thousand people spilling onto the streets, we worked hard to keep the city safe.
“One example from Friday night was a guy who did a wheelie off a red light past a crowd of people.
“Stunts can go badly wrong with disastrous consequences, especially right in the middle of a crowd.
“That motorbike was taken off the road immediately.”
Over the weekend Police monitored traffic circulating throughout Christchurch and ran multiple checkpoints targeting unsafe vehicles, licence breaches and alcohol‑related offending.
On Saturday night, more than 300 cars gathered in Northwood for a pre‑planned ‘cruise’ planned by Chrome Event organisers.
“Despite slowing traffic flow the drivers were generally well behaved and it was great to see the vehicles on display,” Sergeant Rutherford said.
The convoy travelled to Halswell with a brief stop in Ferrymead.
“The organisers were excellent. Their communication helped ensure everything stayed lawful and disruption was kept to a minimum.”
However, Sergeant Rutherford said Police still had to step in at times.
“As the weekend wore on, there were groups who needed reminding that dangerous vehicles and behaviour won’t be tolerated. We broke up gatherings, removed unsafe vehicles, issued infringements and intervened early.
“Police frequently see how tragedies can play out so we’re equipped and trained to manage safety risks, and we try to prevent something terrible happening.
“We don’t tolerate excessive noise, disruption, intimidation, street racing or unnecessary speed on our roads.
“It’s simple, we just want a fun and safe weekend for Christchurch visitors and residents.”
Provisional summary from the operation:
Twelve vehicles taken off our roads.
Six drivers gave excess breath‑alcohol readings.
Vehicle compliance: eight vehicles were green‑stickered as unsafe.
Issued over 200 infringement notices.
Police thank all those who reported concerns and encourage anyone with information on illegal or unsafe activity to make a report through the 105 service.
If you have information you’d like to share anonymously, call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Brett Cameron, while playing for the Hurricanes in 2024.Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz
The Hurricanes have lost one of their lynchpins for the rest of the Super Rugby season.
First-five Brett Cameron is due to undergo surgery after sustaining a significant knee injury during last week’s match against Moana Pasifika.
“It’s obviously hugely disappointing to lose one of our best players in game one, especially given it comes after an ACL injury on his other knee,” Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw said.
“We’re here to support and help him through it, initially with the surgery and then with the rehab.
“We know it’s a tough road ahead, but we also know that he’s up for it and we’re up for it to support and rehab him so he can get back to playing as soon as possible.
“As tough as it is, we have amazing medics, a great facility and we know how to rehab players really well, so we’ll get on with that once the surgery has been done,” Laidlaw said.
Cameron has been a Hurricanes player since 2023, after being at the Crusaders between 2017 and 2020.
He played one test for the All Blacks in 2018.
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New Zealand skier Alice Robinson, in action at the recent Winter Olympics in Italy.www.photosport.nz
New Zealand skier Alice Robinson has bounced back from missing out on a medal at the Winter Olympics, finishing second in the FIS World Cup Super-G round in Andorra.
The 24-year-old put her foot down in the steep fast sections of the Aliga course in Soldeu, to post a final time of 1:27.60, crossing the line +0.88s behind Germany’s Emma Aicher, the two-time Milano Cortina silver medallist, who recorded her second Super G win of the season.
“I’m really happy. It was such a nice day and such an amazing slope,” Robinson said.
“I had great feelings all the way down. I love it here in Andorra and have a pretty good track record, so I wanted to keep it going.
“I think I executed the steep part really well. I knew the top section wasn’t my kind of course – really flat and glidey – so I’m proud of myself for getting the most out of sections I knew I could ski fast. It’s really nice to be back on the podium.”
The podium in Andorra means Robinson remains second in the Super G season standings, with 300 points.
She trails leader Italy’s Sofia Goggia by just 20 points, making her a real contender in the Crystal Globe chase, with Aicher in third with 224 points, ahead of the injured Lindsey Vonn.
“Even though I didn’t get a medal at the Olympics I was happy with how I skied. I felt I executed well and want to finish off the season well,” Robinson said.
“Maybe this is the thing that’s going to get my confidence back where it needs to be, so I’m really excited we’ve got another day here tomorrow.”