Hayley Byrnes
Ever since Hayley was a kid palming off the local Maori boys during makeshift rugby league games in South Auckland, she’s always had a passion for all things competitive.
In her head the Warriors are amazing, the Australian Open is Christmas, Test cricket is heavenly.
Having worked for close to a decade in the media, predominantly in publishing and TV/radio, she now split her time between writing and being glued to various sports on the box.
You can find her at http://game-face.net/ and on Twitter @haylohaylz
Articles by Hayley Byrnes
Once upon a time, in a land feminism forgot…
In an era where WAGS are heard instead of being seen and female Olympians struggle for sponsorship, it’s fair to…... Read more
He would bet on his laptop while we were in bed
In light of the latest developments coming out from the NRL regarding Ben Barba, rumours are now running rife that…... Read more
It’s time to start barracking for Bernard
Ok, so to put it bluntly I’m really over hearing about how Bernard Tomic is an arrogant wanker, how he…... Read more
The sad truth about sportsmen and depression
They’re young, women flock to them, kids want to be them and they have bank accounts the majority of us…... Read more
We’re a nation of stitched-up prudes
Now that the furrowed brow has finally vanished off of my face, I’ve calmed down after being wound up by…... Read more
I love sport, I’m blonde, but I’m definitely no groupie
Groupie. Footy tart. Wannabe WAG. I’ve heard it all. Is it the way I look? The blonde hair? The boobs?…... Read more
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