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Henry Lee

Henry Lee is a New Zealand-based multimedia sports journalist and radio producer who covers rugby with a strong focus on the technical aspects and strategies of the game. He works as a producer and writer for Sport Nation, and his experience also includes sports writing and social media production across multiple codes and publications.

Opinion

Blues vs Moana Pasifika takes: Rivalry brewing, Cotter's side must adapt

The home side have extended their winning streak against Moana Pasifika at Eden Park to five, after winning their first four encou…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
14 Mar 2026, 21:34

'Uncanny resemblance’: Will Jordan sees similarities to All Black in debutant

Lee, who plays his rugby for Tasman in the Bunnings NPC competition, powered his way over the line on two occasions, providing mas…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
14 Mar 2026, 17:17

'Not acceptable': Rob Penney reacts to ill-discipline against Highlanders

It was far from perfect, but Jordan's side are back on winning ways after a tense, 29-18 victory over South Island rivals, the Hig…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
14 Mar 2026, 15:55

Former All Black on race for No.12 jersey under Dave Rennie

Barrett was the All Blacks' vice-captain under former head coach Scott Robertson, and is arguably the front-runner for the jersey,…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
09 Mar 2026, 21:11

Brodie Retallick weighs in on AB rumours amid Dave Rennie appointment

Rennie and NZR Chair David Kirk spoke to media in Auckland on Wednesday last week, where the current Kobelco Kobe Steelers head co…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
09 Mar 2026, 19:55

Wallabies winger leads as three Australians top POTY charts

"The captains and head coaches of both teams nominate their top three players from the opposing team each week, allocating three v…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
09 Mar 2026, 15:56

David Havili on All Blacks reset: ‘You're trying to get noticed'

"And as a Super Rugby player for New Zealand, you want to be putting your hand up to play for the All Blacks, but first it's getti…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
09 Mar 2026, 15:08

Stephen Donald weighs in on Dave Rennie's possible assistants

"I'd like to think they don't rush this either. Take their time to make sure the right people understand what it means to be an Al…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
08 Mar 2026, 20:15

Black Ferns Sevens and Blitzboks reign supreme in Vancouver

The teams will have to dust themselves off and travel to New York for the next leg of the HSBC SVNS Series, starting next weekend.

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
08 Mar 2026, 19:17

NRL star signs shock two-year deal with Rugby Australia

Lomax follows the likes of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Mark Nawaqanitawase, and Angus Crichton to make the switch from the NRL to Rugby…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
08 Mar 2026, 18:05

Black Ferns Sevens lock down USA in tight affair to clinch final berth

Sarah Levy hit back for the USA in the closing stages, but it wasn't enough as the Black Ferns Sevens side, who are still unbeaten…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
08 Mar 2026, 13:45

'Brings edge': Jeff Wilson's pick for a new All Blacks captain

The former Chiefs and Wallabies head coach will now take charge of the All Blacks until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Aus…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
08 Mar 2026, 13:19

Watch: Jorja Miller scores 100th SVNS try as All Blacks Sevens miss semis

For Cory Sweeney and the Black Ferns Sevens, they'll take on the USA in the first SVNS semi-final on Monday morning at 10:17am NZT…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
07 Mar 2026, 22:46

Vern Cotter on Cody Vai’s unique impact in the Blues environment

"So not only is he good on the field, but he helps the team come together off the field. So yeah, he's got a big future in front o…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
07 Mar 2026, 15:52

All Blacks Sevens fall short to Spain as Black Ferns Sevens run riot

Vai pinned his ears back, saw the space, and backed himself to score in the left corner to give the All Blacks Sevens a 5-0 lead e…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
07 Mar 2026, 15:01

Rob Penney: 'We looked as though we were a bit flat'

Penney's side were also missing two key All Blacks in Tamaiti Williams and Will Jordan, but the 61-year-old head coach said they c…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
07 Mar 2026, 14:05

'He's a wizard': Blues captain on 144-Test playmaker’s performance

The Blues next week will host cross-town rivals Moana Pasifika while the Crusaders will look to dust themselves off and take on so…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
07 Mar 2026, 13:18
Opinion

Blues vs Crusaders takes: Blues’ missing piece, Uncharacteristic Crusaders

All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett made an impact in his first appearance of the season, while Zarn Sullivan and Cody Vai had s…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
07 Mar 2026, 0:13

Dave Rennie's simple outlook on where the All Blacks can improve

Rennie, who was clear he didn't want to throw the previous regime under the bus, made it known that he wants his All Blacks side t…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
04 Mar 2026, 0:16

Highlanders handed All Black boost ahead of Force encounter

Oliver Haig and Will Stodart have switched roles, with Haig returning to the second row alongside Mitchell Dunshea.

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
03 Mar 2026, 23:23
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