Nine To Noon Marc Hinton: All Whites thumping win
Mar 30, 2026
Marc Hinton, senior sports writer for Stuff known for sharp analysis of rugby, football and NRL. He breaks down New Zealand’s historic 4-1 win over Chile and what it means for World Cup momentum. He highlights the Hurricanes’ hot Super Rugby form and discusses a worrying injury to Tamaiti Williams. He also notes a milestone for Kiwi Charlize Ledger-Walker in US college basketball.
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Hurricanes Strong Start Masks Tough Second Half
- The Hurricanes are real contenders but their early stats mask a tougher run-in ahead.
- Marc Hinton notes they passed 50 points four times yet faced only one NZ rival so far and have a brutal remaining schedule including Blues, Chiefs and Crusaders.
Finanganolfo Turning Chance Into Tryfest
- Fa'he Finanganolfo has been a scoring revelation with nine tries and two hat-tricks boosting the Canes' attack.
- Marc Hinton highlights his try-assist instincts, including once passing up a hat-trick to set a teammate up.
Tamaiti Williams' Discitis Threatens Season And Selection
- Tamaiti Williams' discitis is a major blow with uncertain recovery time and he will miss Super Rugby.
- Marc Hinton warns this could jeopardise Williams' All Blacks chances ahead of tough Nations Championship tests and a South Africa tour.