Richie McCaw against the Springboks at Eden Park in 2010.

'Hairs on the back of my neck still stand up': McCaw on defending All Blacks' 'home'

Scotty Stevenson talks to players who have been a part of the streak about why "The Garden" of Eden Park stands alone as the team’s true fortress.

Thu, Sep 4

Shane Christie plays for the Mako in 2025

Scotty Stevenson: Head knocks should not become heart breaks

It’s well past time a long term plan was made for players who have suffered for their sport, writes Scotty Stevenson.

Thu, Aug 28

Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke in action for the Swifts in April.

Scotty Stevenson: Player exodus a symptom of netball’s bigger problem

Analysis: This country is good at making netballers, it’s just not that great at marketing them.

Thu, Aug 21

1:34

Ardie Savea leaps for the ball during the All Blacks' win over the Pumas at Eden Park last year.

Analysis: All Blacks' selection poser — and are specialist wings on the outer?

1News rugby writers Patrick McKendry and Scotty Stevenson delve into Razor's conundrum and other talking points ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Wed, Aug 13

Richie Mo'unga. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja. Source: (Getty/1News)

Robertson's wish granted with Mo'unga's return in (red and) black

After "bureaucratic bumbling and hidebound nonsense about eligibility", Scotty Stevenson says the right call has been made.

Fri, Aug 8

1:29

Wayne Barnes.

'Not about searching for things': Wayne Barnes on rugby's TMO conundrum

The 46-year-old retired referee said he believed the TMO has a crucial role to play in the game, but not at the expense of continuity.

Wed, Jul 9

Codie Taylor of the New Zealand All Blacks during the International Test match between New Zealand All Blacks and France at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Scotty Stevenson: All Blacks must seek simplicity in second Test

The All Blacks carried twice as many times as the French in Dunedin, but that does not always translate to scoreboard domination.

Mon, Jul 7

June 2025
Newly announced Blackcaps coach Rob Walter during a media announcement.

Scotty Stevenson: NZ Cricket favours soft power in coach appointment

A new era of Black Caps is upon us and here’s a newsflash: It will be much like the past one.

Fri, Jun 6

May 2025
Moana Pasifika fans, crowd and supporters, Moana Pasifika v Blues, round 14 of the Super Rugby Pacific competition at North Harbour Stadium.

Scotty Stevenson: Auckland clubs strike right note in the Big Smoke

Auckland FC and Moana Pasifika find a formula for fandom. Spoiler: it’s not about a winning, it’s about the Warriors.

Mon, May 19

April 2025
Auckland FC players celebrate winning the A-League Premier Plate.

Scotty Stevenson: Auckland FC delivers success on a plate

The Black Knights celebrate a premiership at home, but now set their sights on grand final gold.

Mon, Apr 28

Peter Burling and Grant Dalton bring the America's Cup back to NZ in 2024.

Scotty Stevenson: You can’t teach an Auld Mug new tricks

While wealthy men walking away from their toy boats in a huff isn't the end of the world, it does bring into question the Cup's overall attractiveness.

Tue, Apr 22

Demitric Vaimauga of the Warriors runs with the ball during the Telstra NRL Premiership match between the NZ Warriors and the Melbourne Storm

Scotty Stevenson: Warriors no match for Premiers-in-waiting

Storm-tossed Warriors are still searching for attacking venom after 42-14 thrashing in Melbourne, and Andrew Webster has bigger problems on the horizon.

Mon, Apr 14

Gary Stead has held the coach's role since 2018.

Scotty Stevenson: Next Black Caps coach must be master of new global order

Gary Stead, who has held the head coach's role since 2018, has so far remained stony-faced and tight-lipped when it comes to questions about his future.

Mon, Apr 7

March 2025
New Zealand player celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka player Chamari Athapaththu during the 3rd One Day International New Zealand White Ferns v Sri Lanka. Saxton Oval, Nelson.

Scotty Stevenson: White Ferns dial in on Sri Lanka, World Cup selection

The White Ferns dispatched Sri Lanka twice in Nelson over the weekend as their World Cup assignment in India looms ever closer.

Mon, Mar 10

Warriors wing Roger Tuivasa-Sheck dives over for a try.

Scotty Stevenson: Viva Las Raiders

The Warriors open season with a performance that hopefully stays in Vegas, writes commentator Scotty Stevenson.

Mon, Mar 3

5:49

February 2025
The dominant Kiwi claimed an emphatic second round victory in Saudi Arabia, knocking down Bakole with a right hook. (Source: Danzin)

Scotty Stevenson: Joseph Parker’s title limbo all about promoter payday

If you think Parker had little to fear in agreeing to the substitute bout, you may want to consider how much he had to lose, writes Scotty Stevenson.

Mon, Feb 24

0:29

A pitch invader runs onto the field during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park, on February 15, 2025, in Auckland

Scotty Stevenson: A note to pitch invaders - nobody came to watch you

You can laugh if you want to at a bunch of desperate-for-attention boofheads, but surely we are past the point of seeing the funny side of this, writes 1News sports presenter Scotty Stevenson.

Mon, Feb 17

6:06

December 2024
Black Cap Tim Southee.

Scotty Stevenson: The end of Tim Southee, from the Southee end

The retiring Black Cap will be his numbers and his numbers will be his career, but he should be remembered for more than that, writes Scotty Stevenson.

December 16, 2024

Scotty Stevenson.

Scotty Stevenson: On The Sidelines - December 9

In this week's On The Sidelines, Scotty dives into a jam-packed weekend of sport discussing the latest in cricket, A-Leagues and EPL.

December 9, 2024

Scotty Stevenson.

Scotty Stevenson: On The Sidelines — December 2

In this week's On The Sidelines, Scotty dives into a jam-packed weekend of sport discussing the latest in cricket, rugby, basketball and hockey.

December 2, 2024

November 2024
Scotty Stevenson.

Scotty Stevenson: On The Sidelines - November 25

In this week's On The Sidelines, Scotty dives into the All Blacks' Turin test, Liam Lawson's failure to fire in Vegas, and Auckland FC's first win across the Tasman.

November 25, 2024

Scotty Stevenson.

Scotty Stevenson: On The Sidelines - November 18

In this week's On The Sidelines, Scotty dives into the All Blacks' controversial narrow defeat to France over the weekend, and covers the latest action in PHL and HBJ.

November 18, 2024

7:01

All Blacks flanker and try scorer Peter Lakai is stopped by the French defence.

Scotty Stevenson: ABs width at all costs philosophy still needs central steel

The loose forward trio of Ardie Savea, Wallace Sititi and Peter Lakai lacked for balance in the big moments, and the French took full advantage of that, writes Scotty Stevenson.

November 18, 2024

Scotty Stevenson.

Scotty Stevenson: On The Sidelines — November 11

In this week's On The Sidelines, Scotty discusses the Black Caps loss to Sri Lanka, all of the weekend's rugby action, and the thrillers delivered by the second round of the hockey premier league.

November 11, 2024

Will Jordan gets by Ireland's Hugo Keenan.

Scotty Stevenson: All Blacks simply returning to business as usual

An All Blacks side missing two of its most experienced members out-thought and out-played Ireland, write Scotty Stevenson.

November 11, 2024