Rowing

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Olympic champ Emma Twigg and wife welcome first child

Twigg posted on Instagram a picture of the couple’s son, Tommy, who was born at Hamilton’s Waikato Hospital earlier this week.

Rowing •Sat, Apr 30

Hamish Bond hit by car issues before driving debut at Otago Rally

A broken-down car is a first in the remarkable sporting career of the former Olympic rower and cyclist.

Rowing •Thu, Apr 7

Rowers just happy to be at Maadi Cup after Covid complications

Around 1400 rowers across NZ made it to Maadi which is something to celebrate even if Covid tore through everyone's training, Michelle Prendiville writes.

Rowing •Wed, Mar 30

Fairness of 'Year 14' competitors at Maadi Cup questioned

Tony O'Connor, the man who coached the NZ eight to Olympic gold in Tokyo, has sparked a crucial debate around fair play at the famous regatta.

Rowing •Tue, Mar 29

Rowing royalty takes up coaching gig at Christchurch high school

Olympic coach Gary Hay says it is good to be back coaching at the grassroots level.

Rowing •October 16, 2021

Emma Twigg's wife 'burst into tears' after Tokyo triumph

Twigg was quick to thank her wife Char after the race for helping her return to rowing after years of heartbreak.

Olympics •July 31, 2021

Men's eight revel in gold by giving coxswain celebratory dip

Sam Bosworth made sure to take off his Tokyo gold medal before being flung into the Sea Forest Waterway.

Olympics •July 30, 2021

Emma Twigg awarded gold medal after epic Olympics win

The Kiwi waited for years to stand on the podium.

Olympics •July 30, 2021

New Zealand men's eight Olympic champions for first time since 1972

The men's eight capped off a glorious hour of racing for New Zealand in Tokyo.

Olympics •July 30, 2021

Women's eight claim silver at Tokyo Games

NZ's first women's eights medal came after a mightly tussle with Canada.

Olympics •July 30, 2021

Emma Twigg finally tastes Olympic glory with gold in women's single sculls

Twigg put disappointment from London and Rio aside as she destroyed the field in Tokyo.

Olympics •July 29, 2021

Rowing pair say Olympic gold the 'icing on the cake'

Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler said the victory was "surreal".

Olympics •July 29, 2021

Single sculler Twigg cruises into final with dominant semi

Emma Twigg won her race by almost five seconds as she continued her quest for an Olympic medal in Tokyo.

Rowing •July 29, 2021

NZ anthem plays in Tokyo for first time after rowing gold

Women's pair Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler got to watch on as NZ's flag was hoisted high for their medal ceremony.

Olympics •July 29, 2021

Rowers Prendergast, Gowler win NZ's first gold at Tokyo Olympics

A thrilling race saw New Zealand win the women’s pair.

Olympics •July 28, 2021

'Anything is possible' - emotional dad proud of daughter's Olympic triumph

Hannah Osborne and Brooke Donoghue made their family proud today.

Olympics •July 28, 2021

Kiwi men's eight into Olympic final after winning repechage

The men's eight fended off a challenge from Great Britain to take first place in the do-or-die race.

Olympics •July 28, 2021

Women's pair break world record as they cruise into Olympic final

Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler broke the world record to punch their ticket to the final in Tokyo.

Olympics •July 28, 2021

Kiwi rowers give each other medals at Olympic ceremony

Brooke Donoghue and Hannah Osborne shared a special moment on the podium after finishing second in the women's double sculls final.

Olympics •July 28, 2021

Kiwis Donoghue, Osborne win silver in women's double sculls

The duo held off a late Dutch challenge to finish second behind Romania - who set a new Olympic record.

Olympics •July 28, 2021

Rowing

Latest Stories

Olympic champ Emma Twigg and wife welcome first child

Hamish Bond hit by car issues before driving debut at Otago Rally

Rowers just happy to be at Maadi Cup after Covid complications

Fairness of 'Year 14' competitors at Maadi Cup questioned

Rowing royalty takes up coaching gig at Christchurch high school

Emma Twigg's wife 'burst into tears' after Tokyo triumph

Men's eight revel in gold by giving coxswain celebratory dip

Emma Twigg awarded gold medal after epic Olympics win

New Zealand men's eight Olympic champions for first time since 1972

Women's eight claim silver at Tokyo Games

Emma Twigg finally tastes Olympic glory with gold in women's single sculls

Rowing pair say Olympic gold the 'icing on the cake'

Single sculler Twigg cruises into final with dominant semi

NZ anthem plays in Tokyo for first time after rowing gold

Rowers Prendergast, Gowler win NZ's first gold at Tokyo Olympics

'Anything is possible' - emotional dad proud of daughter's Olympic triumph

Kiwi men's eight into Olympic final after winning repechage

Women's pair break world record as they cruise into Olympic final

Kiwi rowers give each other medals at Olympic ceremony

Kiwis Donoghue, Osborne win silver in women's double sculls

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