Thomas Airey

Guest writer

Thomas Airey is a freelance sports journalist based in Auckland.

Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa, England’s Lauren James, Colombia’s Linda Caicedo and Australia’s Hayley Raso – choose your fighter (Photos: Getty Images / Design: Archi Banal)

Ten football bandwagons to ride for the rest of the World Cup

Who do we go for now the Football Ferns are gone?

By Thomas Airey | 2nd August, 2023

Japan’s Yui Hasegawa, Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Spain’s Ona Batlle – ones to watch (Photos: Getty Images / Design: Archi Banal)

Eleven New Zealand-based players to watch at the Fifa Women’s World Cup

The stars of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man City, Arsenal and more are on their way to Aotearoa. Who should we be keeping an eye on?

By Thomas Airey | 7th July, 2023

Fine Inisi and Henry Taefu give everyone their first look at the new jersey. Image: Thomas Airey / Archi Banal

A jersey launch is a full-beam celebration when Moana Pasifika is the team

One of the most vibrant teams in Super Rugby now has the jersey to show it.

By Thomas Airey | 12th December, 2022