Ben Francis Ben is a digital sports producer based in Auckland. He has a strong passion for darts and rugby league. DARTS Darts World champ Wright gutted to miss out on NZ Darts Masters The NZ Darts Masters was cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Updated Darts Kiwi Harris secures emotional World Series of Darts win Cody Harris has been away from his family during the entire coronavirus pandemic. Darts Aspinall eyes NZ Darts Masters invite in 2021 The NZ Darts Masters was due to take place in August, but COVID-19 prevented it from going ahead. Feature Darts How Gerwyn Price become darts' biggest star The Welshman went from throwing line-out balls to darts in a matter of years. Darts Emotional Wright wins maiden World Darts Championship Peter Wright defeated Michael van Gerwen to win the Sid Waddell Trophy. Darts COVID-19 hits bullseye, NZ Darts Masters postponed The annual event will now take place in August next year. NZ WARRIORS Opinion How Warriors rated during never-ending NRL road trip Ben Francis looks at how the NZ Warriors players stacked up on their COVID-19 rollercoaster. Opinion Brown, Gould signings will make or break NZ Warriors This could go one of two ways - either Matt Elliott 2.0 or a smart decision - writes Ben Francis. Opinion Who the NZ Warriors should appoint as coach After six weeks, a decision appears imminent, writes Ben Francis. Opinion Ten candidates to replace Kearney as Warriors coach Stephen Kearney's sacking came as a huge surprise, when it really shouldn't have, says Ben Francis. Opinion Against all odds: Will the Warriors make NRL finals? If things were tough before, they're even tougher now, laments Ben Francis. Opinion The best Warriors line-up to never take field (together) Ben Francis names his best composite NZ Warriors side from the 243 players who have worn the jersey. 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