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Wynne Gray: My 40-year journey with Andy Haden
Too wily to be a full-time coach, test great was often the man All Blacks coaches called.
Greatest test in modern rugby
The All Blacks' 2013 victory against the 'Boks will be hard to budge from the Hall of Fame
Wynne Gray: The key reason 'extraordinary' Springboks won
COMMENT: The Springboks' Cup success can be summed up by one stretch, writes Wynne Gray.
Wynne Gray: The All Blacks warning signs everyone missed
COMMENT: The warnings have been frequent and underpinned many superb ABs performances.
Wynne Gray: The Englishman with the key to unlocking the All Blacks
COMMENT: Once a little clunky, England now have threats spread across their backline.
Wynne Gray: The problem spoiling the World Cup for Japan
COMMENT: Japan's hosting of World Cup has been excellent, but one thing letting them down.
Wynne Gray: ABs impressive but England have goods to win Cup
When they get it right no team competes with the ABs. The same can now be said of England.
Wynne Gray: The biggest problem with the Rugby World Cup so far
COMMENT: Administrators need to get real about the work of the match officials.
Wynne Gray: All Blacks investment that could shape World Cup
COMMENT: Ardie Savea is making the test rugby impact which felt inevitable.
Wynne Gray: All Blacks midfield remains a puzzle
COMMENT: Cutting Ngani Laumape now looks the easy part of the All Blacks' midfield riddle.
Wynne Gray: Sir Brian Lochore was a top-class player and a gentleman
COMMENT: "Lochore brought a statesmanlike edge to his efforts away from the field."
Wynne Gray: Super Rugby needs major nip and tuck
World Cup overshadowing a tournament which should have facelift.
Wynne Gray: Seeing red over an incorrect send-off
When in doubt, referees need to be conservative.
Flight Check: Auckland to Port Vila
Wynne Gray flew from Auckland to Port Vila in Vanuatu on Air Vanuatu NF51.
Wynne Gray: Anyone for rugby in summer sun?
For now, fans more fixated on Cricket World Cup.
Key weapon: The new style the All Blacks will use in 2019
COMMENT: The new rugby trend more dangerous than an expansive running game.
Comment: Don't get tricked by Nonu and the Blues
Wynne Gray: So many things need to go right for the Blues to challenge the field.
Comment | If that's the best England have, All Blacks needn't worry
Gray: English fans shouldn't bring out the polish for the Webb Ellis trophy just yet.
Wynne Gray: Green means go in Six Nations
COMMENT: Summer pulled our sporting interest away from rugby until now.
Kiwis should catch Kohli while they can
COMMENT: Kohli's production and welfare are undisputed keys to his nation's success.
Wynne Gray: NZ melts in bright sunlight
Shades of World Cup collapse in first ODI against India a discouraging sign.
Wynne Gray: You cannot be serious about these ridiculous starting times
COMMENT: Tennis has become as much about endurance as technique at the Australian Open.
Comment: Ferns still stuck in slow lane
New coach and sweeping changes haven't paid dividends.
Gray: The Black Caps' big problem
COMMENT: The Black Caps' bowling has headed in a different direction to their batting.
Major difference in the race for runs
COMMENT: Questions linger after Colin Munro did not last long at the top of the order.
Cup contenders have time to make mark
COMMENT: It will all come down to players' form and the selectors' philosophy.
Wynne Gray: Making a list and checking it umpteen times
COMMENT: Men and women use the same rules but they end up playing very different games.
Rejections, twists and trials: The men vying for ABs top job
COMMENT: Given their history and public comments, NZR likes some continuity.
Wynne Gray: Our master batsman set to Kane Sri Lankans
Williamson best willow wielder to wear NZ colours in the test arena.
Gray: Why women will likely never win NZ Rugby's top award
COMMENT: Kendra Cocksedge's elevation to the final four will create debate.
Wynne Gray: World Rugby's massive mistake
Look in the mirror World Rugby. Ask yourself if you want what is best for the game.
Wynne Gray: The answer to Shah's baffling spin
COMMENT: Yasir Shah bowled superbly with his variations of speed, drift and turn.
Wynne Gray: Rugby riveted to Hansen question
COMMENT: Decision will have major impact for many.
Wynne Gray: Joe Schmidt will not be ABs coach - so who's next?
A bow wave of opinion about the next All Blacks coach will surge through the country.
Live chat: How do we judge All Blacks' year?
Join Wynne Gray as he answers all your questions following the All Blacks win.
The surprise pick who should be All Blacks Player of Year
COMMENT: My choice is someone who won't take the field tomorrow.
Comment: No bile or bite in weak leadup to ABs v Ireland
COMMENT: Tomorrow's test will be equally taxing on bodies and minds.
Live chat: Did All Blacks get lucky?
Join our live chat as rugby expert Wynne Gray answers all your questions.
Steve Hansen's message to struggling All Blacks superstar
Comment: After his rebuff against the Wallabies, Aaron Smith now has everything to prove.
Hansen and Jones might be mates, but could they ever agree on the best 15?
Wynne Gray: Eddie Jones' men are well in the frame to challenge All Blacks.
Wynne Gray: Proctor adds to All Blacks midfield debate
COMMENT: Proctor has the skill to go with the temperament and plays with ethos and heart.
Wynne Gray: Finger raised on seamy sledger
Call to overturn ban on Oz trio should be hit for six.
Live chat: Did Japan drop the ball?
Join our in-house rugby expert as he tackles all your Bledisloe Cup questions.
Looming World Cup all consuming
COMMENT: The countdown is on and tapering towards that global tournament has begun.
Wynne Gray: Less is more in today's world
Let's bring back the times when matches meant something.
Wynne Gray: Best bang for bucks a no-brainer
COMMENT: League's international triple-header today at Mt Smart is value for money.
Wynne Gray: Loosie spots start to tighten up
COMMENT: A test against the Springboks is a World Cup audition for Shannon Frizell.
Wynne Gray: Great memories of sports-mad dad
While my father won't be watching the All Blacks play tomorrow, his words will sit with me
Wynne Gray: A combination of the unusual
COMMENT: Some of John Mitchell's moves were about moving up the ladder.
The internal struggle that could trip up the All Blacks
COMMENT: Flaws exposed by Springboks need to be ironed out before World Cup.
Gray: Hansen tips his hat to old nemesis
COMMENT: Hansen is doing his bit for the promotion of the Cake Tin test.
Wynne Gray: Global muddle needs a fixer
Pichot has work cut out bringing order to clogged calendar.
Live chat with Wynne Gray: How good were ABs?
Join NZME rugby expert Wynne Gray as he tackles all the big questions.
Gray: Wallabies-Boks clash real headliner
COMMENT: Nelson or Sydney, rugby or league - it's a tantalising choice.
Wynne Gray: Boks vital test for woeful Wallabies
COMMENT: Tentacles of turmoil around the Wallabies are gathering.
Live chat with Wynne Gray: Is Beauden the GOAT?
Join Wynne Gray as he breaks down all the talking points from last night.
What nation should end the Eden Park run?
COMMENT: If the reign at Eden Park ends tonight the earth will shift on its axis.
Wynne Gray: Beauden Barrett among best ABs at No 10
COMMENT: That quality has been evident since he was picked for his debut in 2012.
Wynne Gray: The time I went looking for Keith Murdoch
COMMENT: He preferred anonymity, but 30 years later, Murdoch was in the limelight again.
Wynne Gray: Mo'unga brings more firepower at 10
COMMENT: Mo'unga's Super Rugby final performance most emphatic 'pick-me' yet.
The man to lead the Lions to a shock win
Impact of Smith and Crusaders flanker Todd key if Super final opens up.
Wynne Gray: Chalk up a W to Crusaders and move on
COMMENT: Crusaders' dominance is a game too far for the Canes.
Why Steve Hansen should be concerned
The return of captain Kieran Read after back surgery will be massive for the All Blacks.
Strings attached: Nonu ageing free spirit
COMMENT: In the years since Ma'a Nonu left, Super Rugby has become even quicker.
Wynne Gray: Is it time for the Blues to get the chop?
COMMENT: Something doesn't add up at the Blues.