TVNZ Kiwi MMA gym City Kickboxing threw a verbal jab NZ Rugby's way over the right of UFC fighters to wear the silver fern on the global stage. Confusion over whether New Zealand’s MMA fighters can use the silver fern logo has been resolved after New Zealand Rugby (NZR) assured Auckland’s City Kickboxing that it did not raise any trademark concerns with UFC. Eugene Bareman, the co-founder and head trainer of famed Auckland gym City Kickboxing , passionately defended his fighters’ rights to wear the silver fern when he spoke at a press conference on Thursday. He had said UFC had been contacted by NZR about trademark concerns over the proposed use of the silver fern. “The UFC is stopping us from using the silver fern because they have been contacted by the All Blacks (NZR) and asked not to use it because it has been trademarked," said Bareman, while Adesanya displayed photos of iconic All Black Richie McCaw wearing the silver fern followed by photos of his fighters … [Read more...] about City Kickboxing accepts New Zealand Rugby assurances, says fighters will still wear silver fern
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Wellington sides take titles at central regional Octagonal bowls fixture
Taranaki again had to be content with the minor placings as Wellington strode away with the titles in the central regional Octagonal bowls fixture in Kapiti on Sunday. Wellington won both the men’s and women’s events with a degree of comfort ahead of the other seven centres. Revtial Fertilisers Taranaki finished second in the women’s section with 16.5 wins, the same as third-placed Hawke’s Bay, but well short of Wellington, which took 19.5 games. Wellington won 21.5 games from 28 in the men’s event, with Manawatū (19) and Taranaki (16.5) filling the minor placings. In the women’s event, both the Taranaki triples and fours excelled. The four of Anne Brophy, Susan Cottam, Rhonda Adams and skip Trish Howard won five and drew two. They could not be bettered by any side, a result that should bode the team in good stead for the intercentre next month. A brand-new triples side was used, with Ella Smailes, Anne Potaka and skip Robyn Klenner winning five from seven. One loss … [Read more...] about Wellington sides take titles at central regional Octagonal bowls fixture
Eddie Murphy reveals gender of ninth baby
April 14, 2016 - 12:04 BST hellomagazine.com Eddie Murphy has confirmed he and his partner, Australian model Paige Butcher, are expecting a baby girl. Eddie Murphy has confirmed he and his partner, Australian model Paige Butcher , are expecting a baby girl. This will be the father-of-eight's sixth daughter and ninth child, and the couple are "excited" about their new arrival. Speaking to paparazzi, Eddie confirmed he and Paige, his girlfriend of three years, are expecting a daughter in May, telling them: "it's a little girl." CLICK TO VIEW GALLERY VIEW GALLERY The pair are excited to welcome their first child together The 36-year-old model's growing baby bump was photographed in late March as she visited a coffee shop with Eddie. The mum-to-be looked positively glowing in a tight brown dress and sleeveless denim jacket, leaving her blonde tresses loose in a sleek style, looking relaxed as she laughed with … [Read more...] about Eddie Murphy reveals gender of ninth baby