A massive year of four world cups has left Aotearoa empty-handed.

Kiwi teams fell short in rugby, cricket, football and netball, leaving some question marks about whether we’d lost our competitive edge.

But our teams also exceeded expectations. No one expected the White Ferns to beat Norway. The All Blacks were given no chance of making it to the final. And the Black Caps also rose above the naysayers to land a spot in the semi-finals. 

So where does this leave New Zealand sport? Are we on the decline or is there a bigger legacy that we can build from this string of disappointments?

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald online sports editor Luke Kirkness delivers his verdict on the moments that defined New Zealand sport in 2023.    

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